NIFFA Gold Coast Edition

Thursday 02 July 2026 | 06:30 PM

Southport
The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) is Australia’s only national film festival dedicated to Indian cinema.

The Gold Coast NIFFA program will feature curated film screenings, filmmaker interactions, workshops, panel discussions, and community engagement activities that reflect the breadth of Indian cinema across languages, regions, and genres. The program is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and engaging for both the Indian diaspora and the wider Australian audiences.

The festival aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue, celebrate diversity, and contribute to the city’s cultural vibrancy.

Schedule

2 July

  • Opening Night Film: BAAFTA Award winner Indian Film

3 July

  • 6:30pm: The Silent Applause + Manthaan

4 July

  • Aabiskar - The Debut + Aranya Prahari (Keepers of the Wild)
  • Pilot + Tara & Akash: Love Beyond Realms
  • Our Weird Selves + Newton's 3rd Law
  • Khwabeeda + Chambal Paar

5 July

  • Centerstage + Gottipua: Beyond Borders
  • Tara + CasteGate: The Untold Story
  • Ru Ba Ru (Face To Face) + 4.03.1892 Denied Justice
  • Closing Night Film: Bandar (Monkey in a cage)

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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