London Indian Film Festival is a

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established in 2010 to showcase Indian independent film.London Indian Film Festival official site
The festival attracted media attention in its first year, premiering films such as " Love Sex aur Dhokha" by

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. Awards given at the festival include a short film competition award and an Audience Prize. It is

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largest

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and is sponsored by the BFI's National Lottery Audience Fund.

Origin

The London Indian Film Festival was first held in 2010 and aims to celebrate independent films from Indian, Pakistani and

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creators, giving a glimpse into issues faced on the sub-continent through art and culture. The festival has been backed by th
Bagri Foundation
since 2015 and now takes place in 13 cinemas across

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. Every year, the festival holds an annual competition for independent filmmakers called the Satyajit Ray Short Film Competition, which offers £1000 to the winner and screens 6 shortlisted entries.

References

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External links

London Indian Film Festival official site
*https://variety.com/2013/film/markets-festivals/monsoon-shootout-to-kick-off-london-indian-film-festival-1200504019/ *http://www.screendaily.com/news/monsoon-shootout-to-open-london-indian-film-festival/5057972.article *http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a493805/fourth-london-indian-film-festival-schedule-released.html *http://www.theskinny.co.uk/latest/304970-scotland_film_event_highlights_july_2013 Film festivals in London 2010 in London 2010 establishments in England Indian film festivals