Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Indian Films 'Pinch' and 'Where The Heart Is' Make Waves at IFFI
Two Indian movies, 'Pinch' and 'Where The Heart Is,' are going to be shown at a big film festival in India called IFFI.
'Pinch' is a dark comedy about secrets and problems in an apartment building during a festival, and it will be shown for the first time in Asia at this festival.
'Where The Heart Is' is a documentary about a man who travels every year to his old village for a festival, showing how his village and family are changing.
Both directors are happy their films will be seen by more people in India.
'Pinch' by Uttera Singh to have Asia premiere at IFFI 2025
'Where The Heart Is' by Ulka Mayur selected for Indian Panorama at IFFI
'Pinch' explores societal dynamics and shifting power structures during Navratri
'Where The Heart Is' documents a family's annual journey to their ancestral village
Both directors express excitement about their films' IFFI showcase
- Who
- Films 'Pinch' and 'Where The Heart Is'
- What
- Selected for IFFI 2025
- When
- IFFI 2025
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To showcase acclaimed Indian independent filmmaking
Support for Independent Cinema
Concerns about Festival Selection Process
Importance of Film Festivals
Support for Independent Cinema
Both directors emphasize the role of film festivals in showcasing independent films and reaching audiences.
Concerns about Festival Selection Process
Some filmmakers argue that the selection process favors certain types of films, potentially excluding others.
- Festival
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025
- Location
- Goa, India
- Film 1
- 'Pinch'
- Director 1
- Uttera Singh
- Film 2
- 'Where The Heart Is'
- Director 2
- Ulka Mayur