| Message from the Lord Mayor | 
                 
                
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                  It is a pleasure to welcome the Indian Film
                    Festival of Melbourne. 
                     
Melbourne hosts a flourishing Indian community
                    and our city has a
great appreciation for India’s
                    film history, including Bollywood productions
                    filmed in Australia.  
                     
                    The colour and vivacity of
                    Indian films provides an enchanting window on
                    this fascinating nation for people all over the
                    world. | 
                 
                
                                      The City of Melbourne has been actively
                    strengthening cultural and business ties with
                    India, and we welcome the opportunity to learn more  about a rich culture.
                    The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne brings emerging  and established
                    filmmakers to the screen, including a short film  competition to encourage
                    young entrants. On behalf of the City of Melbourne, I  wish you every
                    success  with the festival now and in future. 
                                         
                      The Hon. Robert Doyle, 
                        Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne | 
                 
               
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