Overview
- The festival runs April 23–26, 2026 at Landmark Sunset Hollywood.
- Mahesh Narayanan’s Malayalam espionage thriller Patriot opens as its U.S. premiere, reuniting Mohanlal and Mammootty after 18 years, produced by Anto Joseph Company and Kichappu Films following a multi-country shoot, and is set for worldwide release on April 23.
- Anusha Rizvi’s Delhi-set comedy The Great Shamsuddin Family is the closing night selection and marks her first feature since Peepli Live.
- IFFLA’s 24th edition features 27 films—seven narrative features, two documentaries and 18 shorts—representing South Asia and the diaspora with multiple North American and Los Angeles premieres.
- The Industry Days Forum returns with panels, masterclasses, screenings, pitch finalist showcases, a $10,000 Pitch Competition Development Grant, and IFFLA Connect pairing projects with industry contacts.