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⚫	'''''My Melbourne''''' is an ] featuring four stories about identity and belonging, inspired by true incidents in ], ].<ref name="0:1">{{cite news \|last1=Ramachandran \|first1=Naman \|title=Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s IFFM Opener ‘My Melbourne’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) \|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/kabir-khan-imtiaz-ali-rima-das-onir-my-melbourne-trailer-1236093694/ \|publisher=] \|date=2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Thomas \|first1=Shibu \|title=‘My Melbourne’ Explores The Lives of Marginalised Groups In Migrant Communities \|url=https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/national-news/victoria-news/my-melbourne-anthology/232507 \|publisher=] \|date=August 16, 2024}}</ref> The film addresses themes of ], ], ], ], and ], with each directed by Indian filmmakers ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir And Rima Das’ Film 'My Melbourne' To Open The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024 \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/imtiaz-ali-kabir-khan-onir-and-rima-das-film-my-melbourne-to-open-the-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-2024 \|publisher=] \|date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="0:1"/>

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			\| director = ]<br> ]<br> ]<br>]<br>Arif Ali <br>Rahul Vohra
			\| writer = Nazifa Amir<br>Shivangi Bhowmick<br> Samira Cox<br> Monique Nair<br>William Duan<br>Gregory Francis<br>Arif Ali
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			\| starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>Ryanna Skye Lawson<br>Setara Amiri<br>Brad Hodge<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>Ella Wilson
			\| narrator =
			\| cinematography = Brad Francis
			\| editing = ]<br> Irene Dhar Malik<br> Mitesh Soni
			\| music = Tamil Rogeon<br>Anurag Sharma
			\| studio = Mind Blowing Entertainment
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			\| released = {{Film date\|2024\|08\|15\|]\|ref1=<ref name="0:3"/>}} February 2025 (theatrical release in ])<ref name="0:2"/>
			\| runtime = 119 minutes
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		⚫	'''''My Melbourne''''' is an ] featuring four stories about identity and belonging, inspired by true incidents in ], ].<ref name="0:1">{{cite news \|last1=Ramachandran \|first1=Naman \|title=Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s IFFM Opener ‘My Melbourne’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) \|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/kabir-khan-imtiaz-ali-rima-das-onir-my-melbourne-trailer-1236093694/ \|publisher=] \|date=2024}}</ref><ref name="Star Observer">{{cite news \|last1=Thomas \|first1=Shibu \|title=‘My Melbourne’ Explores The Lives of Marginalised Groups In Migrant Communities \|url=https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/national-news/victoria-news/my-melbourne-anthology/232507 \|publisher=] \|date=August 16, 2024}}</ref> The film addresses themes of ], ], ], ], and ], with each directed by Indian filmmakers ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir And Rima Das’ Film 'My Melbourne' To Open The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024 \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/imtiaz-ali-kabir-khan-onir-and-rima-das-film-my-melbourne-to-open-the-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-2024 \|publisher=] \|date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="0:1"/>

		⚫	Envisioned and produced by ], the project received support from ], ], and the ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne (2024) - The Screen Guide \|url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/my-melbourne-2024/41208/ \|publisher=] \|date=2024}}</ref> ''My Melbourne'' had its world premiere on August 15, 2024, at the 15th ].<ref name="0:4">{{cite news \|title=World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne \|url=https://artsreview.com.au/world-premiere-of-my-melbourne-comes-to-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne/ \|publisher=Australian Arts Review \|date=August 13, 2024}}</ref>

			== Plot summaries ==
			''My Melbourne'' comprises four segments, each directed by different filmmakers, addressing themes related to the ], disability, gender and race.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Suri \|first1=Rishabh \|title=Ahead of My Melbourne IFFM premiere, Onir says ‘films like ours are not valued enough in India’ \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/ahead-of-my-melbourne-iffm-premiere-onir-says-films-like-ours-are-not-valued-enough-in-india-101722699824818.html \|publisher=] \|date=August 10, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Star Observer"/> The fil has four stories titled, ''Emma'', ''Nandini'', ''Jules'', and ''Setara''.

			=== Emma ===
			Directed by ] and co-directed by Samira Cox, Emma tells the story of a talented dancer in her early twenties living with Usher's Syndrome, which is gradually affecting her hearing. Despite her passion for dancing, Emma (Ryanna Skye Lawson) struggles with discrimination in the dance industry and doubts about her future. Supported by her mother, Susan (Mikhaela Ebony), and friends like Jai (Jordan Shome), she meets Nathan (Nathan Borg), a successful deaf dancer whose self-acceptance inspires her to continue pursuing her dreams.<ref name="0:4"/><ref name="0:3"/>

			=== Nandini ===
			Directed by ]<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Sharma \|first1=Riya \|title=Onir shares inspiration behind his short film Nandini in My Melbourne ahead of its premiere at IFFM (Exclusive) \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-onir-shares-inspiration-behind-his-short-film-nandini-in-my-melbourne-ahead-of-its-premiere-at-iffm-exclusive-3101972 \|publisher=] \|date=August 13, 2024}}</ref> and co-directed by William Duan, Nandini follows the emotional reunion of Indraneel (]), a ] Indian man, and his estranged father, Mihir (Mouli Ganguly). After years of separation, the two come together in Melbourne to perform the ] (ash-scattering) ceremony for Indraneel's late mother. The story revolves around themes of grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of familial relationships.<ref name="0:4"/><ref name="0:3"/>

			=== Jules ===
			Directed by Arif Ali, with ] as the creative director and Tammy Yang as the co-director, Jules centers on the unlikely friendship between Sakshi (]), a newlywed food blogger, and Jules (]), a homeless woman in Melbourne. Despite their contrasting lives, the two women, both dealing with feelings of displacement, form a bond as they navigate their individual struggles with societal expectations and personal challenges.<ref name="0:4"/><ref name="0:3"/>

			=== Setara ===
			Directed by ] and co-directed by Puneet Gulati, Setara tells the story of Setara (Setara Amiri), a 15-year-old ] who relocates to Melbourne with her mother and sister after fleeing the ]. As the family copes with the trauma of their past, Setara discovers a sense of belonging through ], which helps her rebuild her life in a new country. The film is based on Setera's own journey from ] to Melbourne as she plays herself in this film.<ref name="0:4"/><ref name="0:3"/><ref>{{cite news \|title=Onir on 'My Melbourne' anthology at IFFM: One of my characters will feature in Imtiaz Ali's film \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/onir-on-my-melbourne-anthology-at-iffm-one-of-my-characters-will-feature-in-imtiaz-alis-film/articleshow/112530893.cms \|publisher=] \|date=August 14, 2024}}</ref>

⚫	Envisioned and produced by ], the project received support from ], ], and the ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne (2024) - The Screen Guide \|url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/my-melbourne-2024/41208/ \|publisher=] \|date=2024}}</ref> ''My Melbourne'' had its world premiere on August 15, 2024, at the 15th ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne \|url=https://artsreview.com.au/world-premiere-of-my-melbourne-comes-to-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne/ \|publisher=Australian Arts Review \|date=August 13, 2024}}</ref>
	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	* Ryanna Skye Lawson as Emma		* Ryanna Skye Lawson as Emma
	* Kat Stewart as Jules		* ] as Jules
	* Jake Ryan as Chef Leon		* ] as Chef Leon
	* Arushi Sharma as Sakshi		* ] as Sakshi
	* Jackson Gallagher as Chris		* ] as Chris
	* Arka Das as Indraneel		* ] as Indraneel
	* Nikolai Egel as Officer Brad		* Nikolai Egel as Officer Brad
	* Nathan Borg as Nathan		* Nathan Borg as Nathan
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	* Jordan Shome as Jai		* Jordan Shome as Jai
	* Mikhaela Ebony as Emma's Mum - Susan		* Mikhaela Ebony as Emma's Mum - Susan
	* Brad Hodge as Coach		* ] as Coach
	* Sepideh Falleh as Latifa		* Sepideh Falleh as Latifa
	* Ella Wilson as Asia		* ] as Asia
	* Mouli Ganguly as Mihir		* Mouli Ganguly as Mihir
	* Daisy Calnin as Holly		* Daisy Calnin as Holly

	== Production ==		== Production ==
			The film was produced by ], who also serves as the director of the ].<ref name="0:1"/> It is an ] collaboration, produced by Mind Blowing Films in association with ] and ].<ref name="0:4"/> It features dialogue in ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=(IFFM) Opening Night - My Melbourne \|url=https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/iffm-opening-night---my-melbourne \|publisher=] \|access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref name="0:1"/>
⚫	The film was shot entirely on location in Melbourne, Australia.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Trailer revealed: World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne \|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/trailer-revealed-world-premiere-of-my-melbourne-comes-to-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne/ \|publisher=] \|date=August 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ganapathy \|first1=Lakshmi \|title=‘My Melbourne’ premiere sets the tone for an inclusive 15th IFFM \|url=http://www.indianlink.com.au/my-melbourne-premiere-sets-the-tone-for-an-inclusive-15th-iffm/ \|publisher=Indian Link \|date=August 16, 2024}}</ref>

		⚫	The film was shot entirely on location in Melbourne, Australia.<ref name="0:3">{{cite news \|title=Trailer revealed: World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne \|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/trailer-revealed-world-premiere-of-my-melbourne-comes-to-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne/ \|publisher=] \|date=August 5, 2024}}</ref><ref name="0:2">{{cite news \|last1=Ganapathy \|first1=Lakshmi \|title=‘My Melbourne’ premiere sets the tone for an inclusive 15th IFFM \|url=http://www.indianlink.com.au/my-melbourne-premiere-sets-the-tone-for-an-inclusive-15th-iffm/ \|publisher=Indian Link \|date=August 16, 2024}}</ref> Afghan singer ] was brought on board to sing the title track of ''Setera'' for the film.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Afghan Singer and Activist Aryana Sayeed to Attend IFFM 2024 Awards Night \|url=https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/entertainment-sports/cinema/afghan-singer-activist-aryana-sayeed-to-be-at-the-iffm-2024-awards-night/ \|publisher=South Asia Times \|date=July 26, 2024}}</ref>

			], ], stated, "''My Melbourne'' is a celebration of our city, our screen industry, and the many cultures and diverse communities that call our state home."<ref name="0:4"/>

			== Release ==
			''My Melbourne'' premiered on August 15, 2024, at the 15th ] (IFFM).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Vann-Wall \|first1=Silvi \|title=Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: ten must-see Indian films this August \|url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/features/indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-ten-must-see-indian-films-this-august-2647941/ \|publisher=Screenhub \|date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> The film's trailer was released on August 1, 2024.<ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne Trailer: Kabir Khan, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and more explore diverse immigrant experiences in Melbourne \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2024/Aug/02/my-melbourne-trailer-kabir-khan-rima-das-imtiaz-ali-onir-and-more-explore-diverse-immigrant-experiences-in-melbourne \|publisher=Cinema Express \|date=August 2, 2024}}</ref> The film had its international premiere on October 22, 2024, at the ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne \|url=https://mami.mumbaifilmfestival.com/detail/?UID=D92FDE35-9D09-42D5-933F-F34EA3172A3C \|publisher=MAMI Mumbai Film Festival \|date=October 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne provided us backdrop to explore emotional complexities: Kabir Khan \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/my-melbourne-provided-us-backdrop-to-explore-emotional-complexities-kabir-khan/articleshow/115209841.cms \|publisher=] \|date=November 12, 2024}}</ref>

			The film had a special screening at the 30th ] in December 2024, held at the ].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Jawed \|first1=Sundas \|title=Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das and Kabir Khan celebrate Kolkata’s legacy with a tram ride \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/imtiaz-ali-onir-rima-das-and-kabir-khan-celebrate-kolkatas-legacy-with-a-tram-ride/articleshow/116128487.cms \|publisher=] \|date=December 9, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=My Melbourne at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) \|url=https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=92118 \|publisher=Indusage \|date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> My Melbourne was selected and screened at the 22nd ] on December 14, 2024.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Chennai International Film Festival to commence on December 12; here are some of the films to look forward to \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chennai-international-film-festival-to-commence-on-december-12-heres-the-list-of-films-to-be-screened/article68965727.ece \|publisher=] \|date=December 9, 2024}}</ref> It is scheduled for a theatrical release in Australia in February 2025.<ref name="0:2"/>

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			==External links==
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2024 Australia, India film

My Melbourne
Official release poster
Directed by	Onir Rima Das Imtiaz Ali Kabir Khan Arif Ali Rahul Vohra
Written by	Nazifa Amir Shivangi Bhowmick Samira Cox Monique Nair William Duan Gregory Francis Arif Ali
Produced by	Mitu Bhowmick Lange
Starring	Arka Das Arushi Sharma Kat Stewart Ryanna Skye Lawson Setara Amiri Brad Hodge Jackson Gallagher Mouli Ganguly Jake Ryan Ella Wilson
Cinematography	Brad Francis
Edited by	Rima Das Irene Dhar Malik Mitesh Soni
Music by	Tamil Rogeon Anurag Sharma
Production company	Mind Blowing Entertainment
Release date	August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15) (IFFM) February 2025 (theatrical release in Australia)
Running time	119 minutes
Countries	Australia, India
Languages	English, Bengali, Hindi, Dari, Auslan

My Melbourne is an anthology film featuring four stories about identity and belonging, inspired by true incidents in Melbourne, Australia. The film addresses themes of diversity, sexuality, gender, disability, and race, with each directed by Indian filmmakers Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan.

Envisioned and produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange, the project received support from VicScreen, Screen Australia, and the Victorian Government. My Melbourne had its world premiere on August 15, 2024, at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Plot summaries

My Melbourne comprises four segments, each directed by different filmmakers, addressing themes related to the LGBTQIA+, disability, gender and race. The fil has four stories titled, Emma, Nandini, Jules, and Setara.

Emma

Directed by Rima Das and co-directed by Samira Cox, Emma tells the story of a talented dancer in her early twenties living with Usher's Syndrome, which is gradually affecting her hearing. Despite her passion for dancing, Emma (Ryanna Skye Lawson) struggles with discrimination in the dance industry and doubts about her future. Supported by her mother, Susan (Mikhaela Ebony), and friends like Jai (Jordan Shome), she meets Nathan (Nathan Borg), a successful deaf dancer whose self-acceptance inspires her to continue pursuing her dreams.

Nandini

Directed by Onir and co-directed by William Duan, Nandini follows the emotional reunion of Indraneel (Arka Das), a queer Indian man, and his estranged father, Mihir (Mouli Ganguly). After years of separation, the two come together in Melbourne to perform the Asthi Visarjan (ash-scattering) ceremony for Indraneel's late mother. The story revolves around themes of grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of familial relationships.

Jules

Directed by Arif Ali, with Imtiaz Ali as the creative director and Tammy Yang as the co-director, Jules centers on the unlikely friendship between Sakshi (Arushi Sharma), a newlywed food blogger, and Jules (Kat Stewart), a homeless woman in Melbourne. Despite their contrasting lives, the two women, both dealing with feelings of displacement, form a bond as they navigate their individual struggles with societal expectations and personal challenges.

Setara

Directed by Kabir Khan and co-directed by Puneet Gulati, Setara tells the story of Setara (Setara Amiri), a 15-year-old Afghan refugee who relocates to Melbourne with her mother and sister after fleeing the Taliban. As the family copes with the trauma of their past, Setara discovers a sense of belonging through cricket, which helps her rebuild her life in a new country. The film is based on Setera's own journey from Afghanistan to Melbourne as she plays herself in this film.

Cast

Ryanna Skye Lawson as Emma
Kat Stewart as Jules
Jake Ryan as Chef Leon
Arushi Sharma as Sakshi
Jackson Gallagher as Chris
Arka Das as Indraneel
Nikolai Egel as Officer Brad
Nathan Borg as Nathan
Ximena Diaz as Teacher
Caitlyn Dickson as Natalie
Daniel McBurnie as Cricket Umpire
Setara Amiri as Setara
Siem Putland as Trendy Teenager
Jordan Shome as Jai
Mikhaela Ebony as Emma's Mum - Susan
Brad Hodge as Coach
Sepideh Falleh as Latifa
Ella Wilson as Asia
Mouli Ganguly as Mihir
Daisy Calnin as Holly

Production

The film was produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange, who also serves as the director of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It is an Indo-Australian collaboration, produced by Mind Blowing Films in association with VicScreen and Screen Australia. It features dialogue in English, Bengali, Hindi, Dari, and Auslan.

The film was shot entirely on location in Melbourne, Australia. Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed was brought on board to sing the title track of Setera for the film.

Minister for Creative Industries, Colin William Brooks, stated, "My Melbourne is a celebration of our city, our screen industry, and the many cultures and diverse communities that call our state home."

Release

My Melbourne premiered on August 15, 2024, at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film's trailer was released on August 1, 2024. The film had its international premiere on October 22, 2024, at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

The film had a special screening at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival in December 2024, held at the Nandan Film and Cultural Centre. My Melbourne was selected and screened at the 22nd Chennai International Film Festival on December 14, 2024. It is scheduled for a theatrical release in Australia in February 2025.

References

^ "Trailer revealed: World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". FilmInk. August 5, 2024.
^ Ganapathy, Lakshmi (August 16, 2024). "'My Melbourne' premiere sets the tone for an inclusive 15th IFFM". Indian Link.
^ Ramachandran, Naman (2024). "Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir's IFFM Opener 'My Melbourne' Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
^ Thomas, Shibu (August 16, 2024). "'My Melbourne' Explores The Lives of Marginalised Groups In Migrant Communities". Star Observer.
"Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir And Rima Das' Film 'My Melbourne' To Open The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024". Outlook India. July 31, 2024.
"My Melbourne (2024) - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. 2024.
^ "World Premiere of My Melbourne comes to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". Australian Arts Review. August 13, 2024.
Suri, Rishabh (August 10, 2024). "Ahead of My Melbourne IFFM premiere, Onir says 'films like ours are not valued enough in India'". Hindustan Times.
Sharma, Riya (August 13, 2024). "Onir shares inspiration behind his short film Nandini in My Melbourne ahead of its premiere at IFFM (Exclusive)". DNA India.
"Onir on 'My Melbourne' anthology at IFFM: One of my characters will feature in Imtiaz Ali's film". The Times of India. August 14, 2024.
"(IFFM) Opening Night - My Melbourne". Hoyts. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
"Afghan Singer and Activist Aryana Sayeed to Attend IFFM 2024 Awards Night". South Asia Times. July 26, 2024.
Vann-Wall, Silvi (July 30, 2024). "Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: ten must-see Indian films this August". Screenhub.
"My Melbourne Trailer: Kabir Khan, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and more explore diverse immigrant experiences in Melbourne". Cinema Express. August 2, 2024.
"My Melbourne". MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. October 22, 2024.
"My Melbourne provided us backdrop to explore emotional complexities: Kabir Khan". The Times of India. November 12, 2024.
Jawed, Sundas (December 9, 2024). "Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das and Kabir Khan celebrate Kolkata's legacy with a tram ride". The Times of India.
"My Melbourne at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF)". Indusage. December 12, 2024.
"Chennai International Film Festival to commence on December 12; here are some of the films to look forward to". The Hindu. December 9, 2024.

External links

My Melbourne at IMDb

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