Variety
critic
is one of the panelists on the
Indian Film Festival Los Angeles
narrative jury, organizers announced on April 3. Other members are John Orlando, head of digital development for Crackle and Sony Pictures Television, and actress Meera Simhan (“Date Movie”).
The documentary
jury comprises writer-producer-director Brian Knappenberger (“Scratch“), Sundance, AFI fest
programmer Dilcia Barrera
and
producer Chris Salvaterra (“
Syriana”). Judging the short films are Gena Desclos, senior VP of post-production at HBO Entertainment; writer-director Kamal K.M. (“I.D.”); and Sundance and Palm Springs short fest programmer Heidi Zwicker.
In addition, fest organizers announced a screening of “
Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown
” featuring cuisine from the Punjab. The musical program Rhythm Village in the ArcLight’s courtyard includes an April 10 centerpiece celebration featuring
DJ
.
The 12th edition of IFFLA runs April 8-13 at ArcLight Hollywood, opening with “Sold” and closing with “Jadoo.”
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