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India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its return for a second edition, set to run March 20-23, 2025 in Chandigarh, alongside its rebranded market component CinéV-CHD.
The festival, which drew industry heavyweights like Karan Johar, Boman Irani, Sudhir Mishra, Shekhar Kapur, and Richa Chadha in its first outing, is expanding through a new partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).
The collaboration, dubbed CinéV-IFFLA, will integrate Cinevesture-curated South Asian projects into IFFLA’s Industry Days program, which runs during IFFLA’s 23rd edition, scheduled for May 6-10, 2025. The program connects South Asian filmmakers with Hollywood producers through pitch competitions, panels, masterclasses and networking events.
CinéV-CHD marks the first in a planned series of film markets designed to connect film professionals with investors and distributors. It is the brainchild of Nina Lath, who previously headed Film Bazaar, South Asia’s largest co-production market, from 2006 to 2018.
Popular on Variety “Film production often presents a challenge for private investors due to its intangible nature and relatively short shelf life. Yet the passion for cinematic storytelling and potential for substantial returns makes it an enticing opportunity.” said Cinevesture founder-CEO Nina Lath. “With CinéV, our mission is to bridge this gap by connecting pre-vetted projects with credible producers and investors, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes for all involved. As we bring the second edition of our event to Chandigarh, we are excited about the growing momentum and are proud to collaborate with IFFLA, a festival that has earned the utmost respect in the Indian film industry.”
IFFLA founder Christina Marouda added: “The partnership with Cinevesture comes at the perfect time for IFFLA as it officially expands its 23rd year legacy and footprint into the development of South Asian focused content. We could not think of a better partner than Nina and her new venture to create an ecosystem of talented storytellers and attract the right investors for these curated projects. This filmmaker-investor curated track is a gap we’re filling in with this endeavor. I’m excited for the IFFLA and Cinevesture teams to be joining hands, and cannot wait to see the results of such a unique and timely collaboration.”
