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ATLANTA INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018

The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC), in collaboration with the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), Atlanta Film Festival, India China and America (ICA) Institute and the Indian Consulate in Atlanta is is proud to present the Atlanta Indian Film Festival (“AIFF2018”) on May 11-12, 2018 at the Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech.

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What you need to know about AIFF

With Georgia's booming film and production industry, coupled with the growing Indian diaspora, the AIFF presents an opportunity to collaborate with one of the leading film festivals in Atlanta and world's largest film industry, Bollywood.

What: Atlanta Indian Film Festival

When: May 11-12, 2018

Where: The Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta I 875 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Why: With Georgia's booming film and production industry, coupled with the growing Indian diaspora, the AIFF presents an opportunity to collaborate with one of the leading film festivals in Atlanta and world's largest film industry, Bollywood. This event also aims to introduce the Indian film industry to the vast talent, production, studios and filming opportunities that Georgia offers.

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AIFF Movie Schedule

The AIFF event will include screenings of the movies, post-screening discussions with the movie’s artists and local film experts as well as opportunities for in-person dialogue with film makers. Follow the AIFF schedule below:

Screenings:

TARA VERSUS (English) – Short Film

FMay 11, 2018 | India | English

21 mins

Directed by Ayesha Ninan

Cast: Aditi Vasudev, Shikha Talsania

Synopsis: A struggling comedian has a hard time seeing the funny side of things when her best friend gets a promotion.

*Post-screening discussion with Director Ayesha Ninan

NUDE (Chitra)

May 11, 2018 – 7:30 PM | India | 110 mins | Marathi (with English subtitles)

Directed by – Ravi Jadhav

Cast: Kalyani Mulay, Madan Deodhar, Shrikant Yadav, Neha Joshi, Chhaya Kadam, Om Bhutkar, Kishor Kadam, Naseerudin Shah

After her husband abandons her and their 12 year old son for another woman; Yamuna is left with no choice but to move to Mumbai for survival. The job she finds is to be a nude model at an art school. She will do everything to fulfill her dream to help her son lead a successful life in future. But fearing society, she keeps her profession a secret. Watch the trailer below.

*Post-screening discussion with Director Ravi Jadhav

Ondu Motteya Kathe | Tale of the Single Egghead

May 12, 2018 I 3:30 PM I India | 2h 4 mins

Kannada (with English subtitles)

Directed by – Raj Shetty

Cast – Raj Shetty, Usha Bhandari, Shailashree Mulki, Amrutha Naik

Janardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn’t get married within a year. Hearing this Janardhan is now in a situation of trouble & desperation as he has never had a decent conversation with females until now in his life & all the proposals his family has seen also has gone in vain as he doesn’t look great,physically. Janardhan continues his search for a beautiful bride. In this journey he faces various situations & conflicts which in turn gives him a chance to revisit his inner core & experience his self discovery. Does Janardhan find his bride or does he attain spiritual path?

*Join us for a post-screening discussion with Director Raj Shetty

House For Sale

May 12, 2018 – 7 PM | Canada | 18 mins

English

Directed by – Eisha Marjara

Cast: Suzanna Lenir, Neil Napier, Atif Siddiqi

Synopsis: A stranger posing as a homebuyer shows up at a suburban house that is up for sale. As the owner’s wife gives a tour, the stranger recalls a memorable night when a fatal promise was made.

*Post-screening discussion with Director Eisha Marjara who will be attending the event.

Margarita with a Straw

May 12, 2018 – 7:45 PM | India | 100 mins

English

Directed by – Shonali Bose

Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Revathy

Synopsis: A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves her home in India to study in New York, unexpectedly falls in love, and embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery.

*Post-screening discussion with director Shonali Bose who will be attending the event.

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How can you be involved?

Help us bring this inaugural Atlanta Indian Film Festival to Atlanta for two captivating nights of culture, conversation and celebration of Indian-American life in film on May 11-12, 2018, in Midtown Atlanta.

The AIFF committee is seeking sponsors and volunteers to make this event a success. Learn below how you can become a Partner or Patron of AIFF and become a volunteer. Get in touch with our sponsorship chair to learn more.

PARTNER: LEVELS & BENEFITS

Presidential

$10,000

  • 48 free movie passes
  • 16 free reception passes
  • Complimentary GIACC Platinum membership for 2 years
  • Your logo on GIACC website for 2 years
  • Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Progran Booklet
  • Complementary company booth at film screening venue
  • Speaker oppertunities at reception
  • Photo oppertunities with film personalities at the reception
  • 2 page ad in AIFF2018 program
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 event gifts

Diamond

$5,000

  • 24 free movie passes
  • 8 free reception passes
  • Complimentary GIACC Platinum membership for 1 years
  • Your logo on GIACC website for 1 years
  • Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Progran Booklet
  • Complementary company booth at film screening venue
  • Speaker oppertunities at reception
  • Photo oppertunities with film personalities at the reception
  • 1 page ad in AIFF2018 program
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 event gifts

PLATINUM

$2,500

  • 12 free movie passes
  • 4 free reception passes
  • Complimentary GIACC Platinum membership for 1 years
  • Your logo on GIACC website for 1 years
  • Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Progran Booklet
  • Complementary company booth at film screening venue
  • Photo oppertunities with film personalities at the reception
  • 1/2 page ad in AIFF2018 program
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 event gifts

GOLD

$1,000

  • 6 free movie passes
  • 2 free reception passes
  • Complimentary GIACC Platinum membership for 1 years
  • Your logo on GIACC website for 1 years
  • Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year
  • Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Progran Booklet
  • Complementary company booth at film screening venue
  • 1/4 page ad in AIFF2018 program

PATRON: LEVEL AND BENEFITS

Silver

$800

6 free movie passes

Complementary GIACC Silver membership for 1 year

Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year

Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Program Booklet

Bronze

$500

4 free movie passes

Complementary GIACC Silver membership for 1 year

Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year

Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Program Booklet

Patron

$100

2 free movie passes

Link to your company’s homepage from AIFF2018 website for 1 year

Your logo printed on AIFF2018 Program Booklet

VOLUNTEERS

The Atlanta Indian Film Festival is seeking volunteers to make the event a success. We need volunteer help in marketing, fundraising, event organization and more. Reach out Grace Multani at gracemultani@yahoo.com

HOST COMMITTEE

Atlanta Indian FilmFestival Host Commitee

PARTNERS

PARTNERS - PRESIDENTIAL

PARTNERS - PLATINUM

PATRONS - GOLD

PATRONS - BRONZE

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