Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is delighted to present a Low-Sensory Family-Friendly Screening, curated to create a comfortable and welcoming cinema experience. The screening will include:
Our Programme
The screening will feature Rasmalai, an animated short by Debopom Chakraborty. Set in a traditional Indian household, the film follows young Guddi as she quietly pursues her passion while longing for her father's understanding. Through tender everyday moments, Rasmalai becomes a touching story of family, empathy, and unconditional love.
That Perfect Day, a fiction short by Anup Abraham Parackal, follows ten-year-old Michael, who dreams of celebrating his birthday like his classmates. With the help of his best friend, he embarks on a heartfelt journey to make that dream come true, celebrating friendship, determination, and the simple joys of childhood.
The programme also includes This Tree Won't Fall, a documentary short by Deepak Ramola. Set against the breathtaking Himalayas, the film celebrates the remarkable life of 86-year-old environmentalist Sudesha Devi, whose lifelong dedication to protecting forests is an inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the power of ordinary people to create extraordinary change.
Together, these uplifting films create a calm, welcoming, and enriching cinematic experience, inviting audiences of all ages to connect through kindness, empathy, and hope in a comfortable, low-sensory environment.
