India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay, Jan 22

The first annual India International Film Festival (IIFF) of Tampa bay, an Initiative of the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce, will open with a red carpet event of celebrities and filmmakers, followed by the opening feature film on Friday January 22nd at 6 pm at Channelside Cinemas. The three day festival will end with the closing reception/happy hour on Sunday January 24th after the 5:30 feature film.

Details of events and film available at www.IIFFTampa.com

Snap Shot of Events and Details – Festival Pass – $50 Access to all Films, panels and activities (excludes VIP reception)

Friday, January 22, 2010
6:00 pm – Red Carpet entrance to VIP Reception with Filmmakers (VIP Pass $50 includes ALL opening night Festivities)
7:00 – 9:30 – Opening remarks, Opening feature presentation, Q&A with Director and Producer ($15 pass (excludes VIP reception)
9:30 – 12:00 – Live entertainement – after Party

Saturday, January 23, 2010
11:00 am – 10 pm Movies (2 screens various Movies) All day pass $25
Please chcek our website for Film Schedules and passes (www.IIFFTampa.com)
2:00 pm – cultural entertainment – Bhangra(dance performance) – open to all at channelside courtyard
4:00 pm – Cultural Entertainment
6:00 pm – Panel Discussion – “When Art Meets Business” – Film Making and Finance in the Global Market . Moderated by Lindsey Guthrie, Chair of Film Florida Film Commission, Film Commision Manager – Tampa Bay&Co, together with Larry Haber, Entertainment attorney and Tom Garrett, Film Producer and Founder of an international film distribution company. Come and learn more about the business of film making. Open to ALL

10pm – 3pm After party at Gallaghers Steak House @ Channelside (tickets sold separately) Will feature Live performance by up and coming pop singer Prita Chhabra

Sunday, January 24, 2010 – All day pass $15

12:00 pm – 5:30 Feature films including Bollywood Feature – Wake up Sid
Please check our website www.IIFFTampa.com for list of films
2:30 pm – Special presentation on Bollywood and the Music Industry by Kanniks Kannikeswaran from Center for India Studies, University of South Florida.

5:30 pm Closing feature- Award winning film Bombay Summer preceded by Oscar award shortlisted shot film KAVI. Followed by Q&A with the director and ending with closing reception/happy hour.
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Individual Movie passes are also available for $10. a limited number of tickets can be purchased on line and more at the location depending on availability

Do not miss out on this unique event for the first time in Tampa Bay. Please spread the word to your friends and be a part of exciting event and experience Indian Cinema, beyond bollywood.

If you are interested in supporting this project and also promoting your business at this event, please consider being a sponsor or placing an ad in our program book.