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About Waifc
Official Boilerplate
Followings are the approved descriptions of the Council, ready to copy and paste. Please use these unedited wherever possible.
Short
The West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC) is a not-for-profit industry body that connects the Western Australian and Indian screen sectors through cultural exchange, delegations, festivals, talent collaboration and strategic partnerships.
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The West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC) is a not-for-profit industry body serving as a creative bridge between Western Australia and India. Working alongside existing screen agencies, studios, government bodies and industry organisations, WAIFC connects producers, creators, festivals, educators and diaspora leaders across both markets. Its work spans cultural and industry exchange, delegation and networking facilitation, festival and showcase activities, and the promotion of Western Australian screen opportunities to international stakeholders.
Mission statement — for direct quotation
"To strengthen cultural understanding and community connection between Western Australia and India through the power of storytelling, film, arts and creative collaboration."
At a glance
Fast Facts
Key figures for context on the WA–India screen relationship. Sources available on request.
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Interviews & Comments
Spokespeople
Available for interview, comment and background briefings on WA–India screen collaboration. Please contact the media team to arrange.
Ian Hale
30+ years in the Australian film industry across distribution, exhibition and post-production. Founder of The Backlot Perth and HALO Films; former senior distribution executive at Paramount, Universal and DreamWorks Animation.
Nilesh Makwana
Nilesh Makwana is an author, CEO, speaker, thought leader and entrepreneur based on Perth Western Australia. He is a social innovator, ICT advocate and entrepreneur, is an expert at bringing people together to achieve common business goals.
Interviews & Comments
Brand & Media Assets
Official logos, leadership headshots and event photography for editorial use.
Full media kit (logos, boilerplate, fact sheet, headshots as a single ZIP) — download link to be added.
Announcements
Latest News
Official announcements from the Council. For coverage of WAIFC in the press, insights and latest news.
A Meeting of Creative Minds: Western Australia Hosts Its First India Screen Industry Roundtable
All news and announcements: waifc.org.au/blog
Reporting on WAIFC
Usage Guidelines
A few requests to help keep coverage accurate.
Name and abbreviation
First reference: West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC). Thereafter: WAIFC or “the Council”. Please avoid “WA Indian Film Board” or “film commission”.
Describe our role accurately
WAIFC connects, facilitates and advocates. It does not fund productions, issue grants or regulate the industry — please direct funding questions to the relevant screen agencies.
Logo use
Use official logo files without alteration, recolouring or distortion. Maintain clear space and don’t place the light logo on light backgrounds.
Photography credits
Images supplied via this page are cleared for editorial use with credit: “Courtesy of WAIFC” unless otherwise noted.
