Araluen Arts Centre: 
NIFFA 2026 Alice Springs Opening Night + Feature Film: Boong
Come join us for the red carpet opening of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2026 Alice Springs edition.
Kicking off at 6:00pm with welcome drinks and canapés, the evening will be followed by the festival opening ceremony and a screening of Boong, the first Indian film to win a BAFTA.
Boong (2024)
Director: Lakshmipriya Devi
Cast: Gugun Kipgen, Angom Sanamatum, Bala Hijam & Others
Duration: 1 hr 34 mins
Language: Manipuri
In the valleys of Manipur, seven-year-old Boong has decided on the perfect gift for his mother his father’s return. He has never met him. That has never stopped him from believing. What begins as a child’s quiet act of love leads somewhere his innocence was never meant to reach and changes everything he thought he understood about home.
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The National Indian Film Festival of Australia is the first and only national celebration of Indian cinema, and the largest national celebration of Indian cinema anywhere outside India.
In 2026, NIFFA proudly brings Alice Springs into its inaugural Northern Territory edition for the very first time, presenting a curated program of contemporary Indian cinema in the heart of Central Australia at Araluen Arts Centre and Alice Springs Cinema.
Featuring Australian premieres, special screenings, red carpet events and vibrant cultural moments, NIFFA Alice Springs celebrates the richness, diversity and global impact of one of the world’s most dynamic film industries, while creating a new platform for audiences in Alice Springs to connect through cinema, culture and community.
Dates
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6pm
Prices
Red Carpet Event + Film
$50
Adult (Film Only)
$20
Concession (Film Only)
$18
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Extra information
Online ticketing is available up until one hour prior to the performance.
For ticket purchases after this time, please visit the Araluen Box Office or call us on (08) 8951 1122.
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Booking Fee
For this event, a one-off service fee of $2.50 per transaction applies on all purchases online. All ticket prices include GST.
