New Delhi: Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar of 'Mirzapur' and 'The Broken News' fame, will be a member of the jury panel for the Shorts category at the 2024 edition of The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). This marks a significant achievement for Shriya, who has cemented her reputation as one of the most versatile performers in the Indian film industry, with a portfolio that includes numerous successful series and films.
Shriya Pilgaonkar becomes jury member at The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Expressing her excitement about joining the IFFLA jury, Shriya said, “I am honoured and thrilled to be invited as a jury member for the short film category at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2024. I look forward to attending the festival in LA and watching these stellar shorts by emerging South Asian filmmakers. The atmosphere at film festivals is always creatively energizing and deeply inspiring. I’m excited to meet and interact with diverse storytellers and performers, and to witness the incredible line-up of films at IFFLA.”
Shriya's work front
Shriya's dynamic career spans mainstream and independent cinema, as well as digital series. She has garnered praise for her roles in series such as 'Mirzapur', 'Guilty Minds', 'Taaza Khabar', and most recently, 'The Broken News 2'. Shriya continues to impress audiences with her ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. Beyond her success in Indian cinema, she has also made an impact in international projects, including the British series 'Beecham House', directed by Gurinder Chaddha, and the French film 'Un plus Une' by veteran filmmaker Claude Lelouch.
Shriya's impressive body of work and her experience in producing and directing short films and documentaries, which have been featured at international film festivals, make her a valuable addition to the IFFLA jury. Her insights will undoubtedly help spotlight emerging talent and innovative storytelling in short films.
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
The 2024 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles will be held from June 27th to June 30th. This year’s intriguing submissions in the Shorts Program include 'Hema' featuring Rajshri Deshpande, 'Last Days of Summer', 'Lori', among others. Additionally, the festival will feature films such as 'Maharaja' starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, as well as 'Kill' produced by Guneet Monga and Karan Johar, starring Lakshya.