PERTH, WA, 21 September, 2026: — Indian and South Asian cinema is set to take center stage in Western Australia this spring, with the announcement of the inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth (IFFP). Running from November 12 to 15, 2026, the four-day event will bring more than 30 films and a delegation of celebrated international filmmakers to venues across the city.
The festival marks a major milestone for Western Australia, expanding the successful footprint established by its sister events, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and the Indian Film Festival of Sydney, NSW (IFFS NSW).
A Growing Cultural and Creative Bridge
The announcement was made in India by Western Australia Premier Hon Roger Cook MLA during a keynote address outlining the state’s expanding economic, creative, and cultural relationship with India.
“I am pleased to announce the inaugural Indian Festival of Perth, which will take place across multiple locations in Perth from November 12th to November 15th this year,” said Premier Cook. “The festival will showcase more than 30 films across Indian and South Asian languages. The inaugural festival will also welcome a select group of celebrated Indian filmmakers who will get to witness Western Australian hospitality and visit Perth Film Studio.”
In addition to public screenings, visiting international directors and producers will explore local facilities—including the state-of-the-art Perth Film Studio—opening up new avenues for cross-border co-productions and screen partnerships between South Asia and Western Australia.
Expanding the Australian Footprint
Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM, the driving force behind the established Melbourne and Sydney festivals, highlighted the importance of extending the festival’s reach to the West Coast.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Indian cinema to Perth for the very first time,” said Lange. “The launch of the Indian Festival of Perth is a natural extension of what we have been building across Melbourne and Sydney. It is wonderful to create a platform for audiences in Western Australia to experience the incredible diversity of Indian and South Asian cinema.”
Lange noted that while the festival will offer audiences a rich lineup of multilingual films, its broader mission is to build lasting relationships across creative sectors.
“Beyond the films, we hope the festival will create meaningful connections between filmmakers, audiences, and the wider creative community, opening up new conversations and collaborations between India and Western Australia,” she added.
