An anthology of four diverse stories about identity and belonging.

By Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Kabir Khan

My Melbourne is a screen initiative, initiated by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, celebrating inclusive storytelling and diverse voices. It is produced by Mind Blowing Entertainment with support from VicScreen and Screen Australia.

Synopsis

Themed around the four pillars of diversity—sexuality, gender, disability, and race— the anthology film “My Melbourne” features four unique diverse stories based on true incidents. My Melbourne is a truly inclusive feature film, celebrating diverse voices and talents. Four iconic Indian filmmakers — Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan worked with emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds to create this film about identity and belonging based on authentic migrant experience.

NANDINI
Indraneel, a queer Indian man and his estranged father reunite in Melbourne to complete a ceremonial ritual, exploring their fraught relationship and the power of forgiveness amid grief.

JULES
Newly married Sakshi and homeless Jules form an unlikely bond, navigating their struggles and finding connection despite their differences.

EMMA
Emma, a talented deaf dancer, grapples with self-doubt and discrimination until a chance encounter with another deaf dancer inspires her to embrace her uniqueness and find her inner strength.

SETARA
Setara, a 15-year-old Afghan girl rebuilding her life in Melbourne after fleeing the Taliban, finding her sense of belonging through cricket amid family tensions and past trauma.