The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has announced the 2010 line-up of films for its 8th annual festival, which runs April 20-April 25 at ArcLight Hollywood. The six-day festival will showcase 33 films from 5 countries, including 4 world premieres and 7 US premieres.

“This is a true celebration of the art and business of Indian film and culture as well as an opportunity to connect with the game changers and emerging filmmakers of Indian themed content,’ said Christina Marouda, IFFLA’s Executive Director. “As filmmakers of Indian descent forge new relationships in Hollywood, we invite moviegoers and industry professionals to experience our unique and wide ranging program which includes thought-provoking dramas, engaging documentaries, along with a touch of light hearted fare and a taste of Bollywood.”

The festival comes to a close with a Gala event featuring the Australian production of THE WAITING CITY, directed by Claire McCarthy and starring Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton and Samrat Chakrabarti. McCarthy, Mitchell, and Chakrabarti will be in attendance.

THE WAITING CITY/Australia (Director/Screenwriter: Claire McCarthy) –
When a troubled Australian couple travels to Kolkata to adopt a child, their relationship is tested by the bureaucratic roadblocks they encounter along the way. Cast: Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton, Samrat Chakrabarti, Isabel Lucas. English