Perth to Host First‑Ever Indian Film Festival This November

Western Australia’s cultural calendar is about to get a Bollywood boost. The inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth (IFFP) has been announced for November 12‑15, 2026, marking the first time a dedicated Indian and South‑Asian cinema showcase will be staged in the state.

The four‑day programme promises a line‑up of more than 30 feature films, ranging from contemporary indie dramas to classic Bollywood hits. Organisers have also confirmed a delegation of celebrated filmmakers and actors who will attend screenings, panel discussions and networking events.

For the local Desi community, the festival offers a rare platform to celebrate home‑grown storytelling on Australian soil, while also introducing wider audiences to the richness of South‑Asian cinematic traditions. Cultural institutions and local businesses are partnering with IFFP, hoping the event will become an annual fixture that strengthens Perth’s multicultural fabric and supports emerging talent from the subcontinent.

Tickets and further details will be released in the coming weeks, with organisers urging both diaspora members and film enthusiasts to mark their calendars for what could become a landmark cultural moment in Perth’s arts scene.