23rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (OPENING DAY)

(THROUGH MAY 10) Marking its 23rd anniversary, IFFLA 2025 will take place May 6-10 in Los Angeles.

IFFLA brings to Los Angeles audiences the most innovative films coming out of South Asia and its diasporas, in a vibrant program comprising features and shorts, including narrative, documentary and animated works.

IFFLA was founded in 2002 as a non-profit organization with the aim to offer the Los Angeles community a unique opportunity to learn about India’s multifaceted culture and long history of filmmaking. Since then, IFFLA has grown into the premier US venue for discovering the best of South Asian cinema, as well as a vital hub in the center of the entertainment industry in the US for an important dialogue among the most original storytellers from South Asia and its diasporas, and the international film industry at large.

In addition to film screenings, galas and networking events, the festival offers stimulating discussions between filmmakers and audiences, as well as panel conversations and industry sessions. The five-day event also hosts special programs, such as retrospectives, spotlights and masterclasses, social gatherings and lively industry-facing events, all aimed at fostering a greater appreciation of South Asian cinema and culture and promoting the diverse perspectives of the South Asian diaspora.