The India International Film Festival (IIFF) of Tampa Bay takes place annually in

Tampa, Florida Tampa () is a city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The city's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the seat of Hillsborough ...

. IIFF's mission is to provide "a platform for increased awareness of Indian cinema and culture to the community by promoting films and industry professionals representing the diversity of India." The films featured at the festival include feature films, short films, and documentaries that are produced by Indians, films with Indian actors or actresses, or films with Indian themes. The festival takes place over the course of three days and includes a red carpet, Indian food, and various entertainment, including music and dance performances. The fourth annual festival took place February 15, 2013 to February 17, 2013.

History

IIFF was founded by Francis Vayalumkal, Rahul Korlipara, and Rachna Dinkar in February, 2010. It was originally sponsored by the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce. There were approximately 3,000 attendees in 2012, 2,500 attendees in 2011,George, 2012. and 1,000 attendees in 2010.

2013 Film Screenings

2012 Film Screenings

2011 Film Screenings

2010 Film Screenings

Film School

IIFF was the first South Asian Film Festival in the United States to hold an independent film school for aspiring filmmakers. It was started in 2012."India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay." ''Filmmakers, Withoutabox.''

References

{{reflist

External links

* India International Film Festival http://iifftampa.com * Indo-US Chamber of Commerce http://www.indo-us.org Film festivals in Florida Indian film festivals Tourist attractions in Tampa, Florida 2010 establishments in Florida Film festivals established in 2010 Festivals in Tampa, Florida Indian-American culture in Florida