About The Council
a strategic bridge between the Indian and Western Australian film sectors
Why WAIFC
Western Australia and India are both dynamic screen ecosystems with complementary strengths. WAIFC exists to connect stakeholders across both markets, foster trusted relationships, and increase awareness of collaboration pathways.
Council Ethos
Mission, vision & values.
Mission
Connect. advocate. Facilitate.
To strengthen cultural and professional collaboration between Western Australia and India through industry exchange, delegations, festivals, networking, talent connection, and strategic partnerships.
Vision
WA as India's preferred screen partner.
To strengthen cultural understanding and community connection between Western Australia and India through the power of storytelling, film, arts and creative collaboration.
Values
Practical. Inclusive. Collaborative. Long-term
Focused on meaningful, real-world connections and outcomes and respectful of diverse languages, communities, and creative voices.
Core pillars
building a stronger creative bridge between Western Australia and India
Cultural & Industry Exchange
- Facilitate co-productions between Indian and Australian producers
- Connect WA production houses, studios, crews and post-production companies with Indian filmmakers
- Support location scouting and production facilitation in WA
- Promote Western Australia as a destination for Indian film and streaming productions
- Encourage collaboration across cinema, OTT platforms, documentaries and digital media
- Create producer matchmaking programs
Festival & Showcase Activities
- Facilitate delivering an annual Indian Film Festival in Western Australia
- Showcase mainstream, independent and regional Indian cinema
- Promote multicultural storytelling and diaspora voices
- Create school, university and community engagement programs
Delegation & Networking Facilitation
- Promote WA film studios, infrastructure and incentives to Indian studios and investors
- Support inward investment into WA’s creative industries sector
- Promote export opportunities for WA creative businesses into India
- Facilitate business delegations and trade missions
- Create industry networking forums and investment summits
Talent & Creative Collaboration
- Facilitate exchange programs for students, filmmakers and creative professionals
- Partner with universities, acting schools and film institutes
- Facilitate workshops, masterclasses and mentorship programs
- Support internships and emerging creatives
- Promote Indigenous and multicultural storytelling collaboration
Awareness & Promotion of WA Opportunities
- Use Indian film productions to promote WA tourism globally
- Position WA landscapes and locations for Bollywood and OTT productions
- Collaborate with tourism agencies on screen tourism campaigns
- Develop “film trails” linked to productions shot in WA
Soft-Power & Diaspora Engagement
- Advocate for stronger Australia–India creative industry partnerships
- Raise awareness of WA grants, rebates and production incentives
- Help simplify pathways for international productions filming in WA
- Support policy dialogue between governments and industry bodies
Education, Forums & Industry Conversations
- Explore AI, virtual production, gaming and immersive media collaborations
- Connect WA creative technology startups with Indian studios
- Promote innovation in screen production workflows
- Encourage partnerships around animation, VFX and post-production
Strategic Partnerships Across Industry
- Strengthen Australia–India cultural relations through storytelling
- Support multicultural inclusion and creative representation
- Create people-to-people connections through arts and media
- Build long-term diplomatic and cultural engagement
Key Activities
The everyday work
of the Council.
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Facilitate introductions between WA and Indian producers, creators, and partners.
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Coordinate delegation and networking opportunities.
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Support festival and showcase collaborations.
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Promote awareness of WA opportunities and partner pathways to international stakeholders.
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Convene forums, conversations, and education-led engagement.
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Strengthen diaspora and soft-power cultural connection.
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Build strategic partnerships across industry, education, and community sectors.
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Newsletter
A monthly letter from the bridge between Western Australia and India.
Co-production calls, festival lineups, location stories, scholarship deadlines, hard-won lessons from sets across two countries.
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