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About Waifc
Official Boilerplate
Followings are the approved descriptions of the Council, ready to copy and paste. Please use these unedited wherever possible.
Short
The West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC) is an independent Western Australian not-for-profit connecting Western Australian and Indian screen, creative, education and cultural stakeholders through introductions, forums, exchanges and partnerships. WAIFC is not a funding body, government agency or national peak body.
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The West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC) is a not-for-profit industry body serving as a creative bridge between Western Australia and India. Working alongside existing screen agencies, studios, government bodies and industry organisations, WAIFC connects producers, creators, festivals, educators and diaspora leaders across both markets. Its work spans cultural and industry exchange, delegation and networking facilitation, festival and showcase activities, and the promotion of Western Australian screen opportunities to international stakeholders.
Mission statement — for direct quotation
"To strengthen cultural and professional collaboration between Western Australia and India through industry exchange, delegations, festivals, networking, talent connection, and strategic partnerships."
At a glance
Fast Facts
Key figures for context on the WA–India screen relationship. Sources available on request.
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Interviews & Comments
Spokespeople
Available for interview, comment and background briefings on WA–India screen collaboration. Please contact the media team to arrange.
Nilesh Makwana
Nilesh Makwana is an author, CEO, speaker and entrepreneur based in Perth, Western Australia. A social innovator and ICT advocate, he is an expert at bringing people together to achieve common business goals.
Announcements
Latest News
Official announcements from the Council, WAIFC in the press, insights and latest news.
A Treaty Is Not a Pipeline: What Western Australia Can Learn from India’s Other Co-Production Relationships
WAIFC and UWA Asia Centre Convene Western Australia–India Screen Industry Roundtable
All news and announcements: waifc.org.au/blog
Reporting on WAIFC
Usage Guidelines
A few requests to help keep coverage accurate.
Name and abbreviation
First reference: West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC). Thereafter: WAIFC or “the Council”. Please avoid “WA Indian Film Board” or “film commission”.
Describe our role accurately
WAIFC connects, facilitates and advocates. It does not fund productions, issue grants or regulate the industry — please direct funding questions to the relevant screen agencies.
Media assets usage
Approved logos, photographs and media assets are available on request from enquiry@waifc.org.au. Written permission and any applicable credit requirements must be confirmed before use.