Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das’ anthology ‘My Melbourne’ opens 2024 IFFM.
New Delhi, “My Melbourne”, an anthology of short films by Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das, will start the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
According to the organizers, the 2024 film gala in Melbourne from August 15 to 25 will feature a broad selection of films that represent Indian cinema’s rich tapestry.
“My Melbourne” is an Indo-Australian cooperation financed by Vic Screen and Screen Australia.
The anthology film explores race, gender, sexuality, and disability in Melbourne through short films based on true events.
Shorts include Das’ “Emma”, Ali’s “Jules”, Onir’s “Nandini” and Khan’s “Setara”.
Das said she aimed to make her disability-themed film “authentic and real”.
“We cast old and fresh actors, including deaf people. I’m pleased with the result and eager to see how the film is received. I hope it starts a conversation about how to be more inclusive in all aspects of life, including art, and welcome varied viewpoints and storylines, especially from disabled people ” she added.
Ali was touched by the narrative of two different but displaced Melbourne women.
“Working with the brightest and most diverse young, local minds on the film was a huge learning experience. I could easily share my observations and test my ideas with the team’s creative voices, and we all benefited from the ‘My Melbourne’ experience. He hoped ‘Jules’ in My Melbourne will please you.
Onir said “My Melbourne” promotes Melbourne’s values.
“a diverse, inclusive space. He noted that the film captures this through migrant experiences.
Khan said his film follows Setara, who fled Afghanistan to Melbourne.
“True stories about human accomplishment always appeal to me. Setara’s flight from Afghanistan to Melbourne and finding belonging through cricket inspired me to write her tale.
“Working with local emerging creatives and the wonderful girls’ cricket teams of Melbourne made this an even more authentic and wonderful experience,” stated.
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