Recap of an unforgettable Opening Night!
IFFM 2026 Opening Night marked a spectacular beginning with the Australian premiere of Members of the Problematic Family.
The evening was made truly special as guest of honour Rishab Shetty joined us in lighting the ceremonial lamp to officially open the festival. Along with Vijay Verma, Rasika Dugal, Dolly Singh, Kirti Kulhari and Madhusree Dutta.
The cast and crew of Members of the Problematic Family, including acclaimed director R. Gowtham, were in attendance to connect with film enthusiasts. The screening set the tone for IFFM’s 17th year, operating under this year's theme of "Shared Stories, Shared Humanity" to celebrate powerful storytelling and a shared love for cinema.
