Araluen Arts Centre: 
NIFFA Short Film: Dinner for Loners / Feature Film: Venkya
Dinner for Loners (2026)
Australian Premier
Director: Keshav Shree
Cast: Kulvinder Ghir, Richard Bobb-Semple, Keshav Shree, Ruchika Jain, Leo Anand, Aadi Chabukswar
Duration: 19 minutes
Language: English, Hindi
Scared about his friends moving on without him, a newly single man recruits his dysfunctional Indian family to throw a reunion dinner in a desperate attempt to reconnect. A short dark-comedy about male loneliness in the South Asian community.
Venkya (2024)
Australian Premier
Director: Sagar Puranik
Cast: Sagar Puranik
Duration: 1 hr 55 mins
Language: Kannada
In the chaotic city of Hubballi, small-time goon Venkya faces financial ruin and a bedridden father. His only hope is to find his estranged brother, Ganya, in exchange for property rights. Using social media, Venkya tracks Ganya’s impact on various communities. His journey takes him across India, exposing him to the country’s rich cultural diversity. Venkya’s journey evolves into a quest for self-discovery and redemption. Ultimately, he confronts the culmination of his odyssey, reflecting on the enduring bonds of family and humanity.
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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.
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5pm
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$20
Concession
$18
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