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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Sutapa Ghosh, Founding Chairperson and Director of the first annual Indian Film Festival of Houston, announced today that highly acclaimed actress and [...]
The Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) is a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing quality films that honor entertainment industry performers and film makers while promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora through an annual event.
Sutapa Ghosh, Founding Chairperson
Ellen Goldberg, Secretary
Atul Badwal, Treasurer
Rick Ferguson, Director of Houston Film Commission
Uma da Cunha, Curator & Editor for Film India Worldwide
Larry Harman
The 1st Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) will take place September 21st-26h, 2009 at Studio Movie Grill, 805 Town & Country Lane, Houston TX 77024.
IFFH showcases a combination of features, shorts and documentaries. The Festival provides programming and activities that no other film festival in Houston offers and serves a community of Indian and international filmmakers that has the potential of reaching a crossover audience. IFFH offers the Houston community a unique opportunity to learn about India’s multi-faceted culture and long history of filmmaking.
Directors, producers and cast are invited to present their films and share their experiences with the audiences.
IFFH offers Jury awards for Best Feature, Best Documentary and Best Short. Audience
Choice Awards in the same categories give the audience the opportunity to vote for their favorite film while offering the filmmakers valuable feedback from the public.
The Opening Night Cocktail followed by a screening of a feature film and Closing Night Gala followed by Award ceremony and receptions that include Indian culinary delights, music and dance performances. In addition, the Festival presents Tributes and Retrospectives to acclaimed Indian filmmakers.
Decorated with a distinctly Indian influence, the IFFH Lounge offers a wide range of information and activities. Festival attendees are able to obtain information about Indian and Houston organizations while networking in between screenings and during daily and nightly receptions.
