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Filmmaker Mukesh Modi to host Indie Film Festival Awards in New York
The awards ceremony on Jun.5 will recognize standout work in independent cinema.
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Pranavi Sharma - Thu, 22, May 2025
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Indian-American filmmaker Mukesh Modi. / IMdB
Indian-American filmmaker Mukesh Modi will host the Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA), a four-day event spotlighting independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival will take place from Jun.2-5, 2025, with film screenings at Quad Cinema and an awards ceremony on the final day at the Frederick P. Rose Auditorium at 41 Cooper Square, New York.
Modi, who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and is known for directing The Elevator and Political War, founded the festival to support and elevate indie creators. This year, the festival received 115 submissions from over 20 countries. More than 50 films have been selected for theatrical screenings.
“Our goal is to give indie filmmakers a platform to shine,” Modi said. “IFFA is here to make sure their voices are heard, their films are seen, and their efforts are celebrated with pride.”
The event will open on Jun. 2 at Quad Cinema with several high-profile guests in attendance, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Indian Consul General Binay C. Pradhan, Indian Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, and Prasar Bharati chairman Navneet Sehgal. Hollywood actors Jeff Walner and Lulu Lopez, along with international models and community leaders, are also expected.
The awards ceremony on Jun.5 will recognize standout work in independent cinema. Notable attendees will include actor Amir Arison (The Blacklist), Jade Shenker (Owning Manhattan), Simran Ahuja (Miss India, actress, emcee), TV host Tania Rubis, and producers and actors Lulu Lopez and Jeff Walner.
IFFA will also feature workshops and panel discussions aimed at helping filmmakers navigate the industry, from production to distribution. The event emphasizes community building and offers participants access to the Indie Films World streaming platform to expand their global reach.
“IFFA isn’t just a festival—it’s a movement to protect creativity, keep culture alive, and give dreamers the tools to succeed,” Modi said.
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