‘Left-Handed Girl,’ ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ Sequel Among Highlights of Netflix, International Film Festival of India Collaboration

Netflix has renewed its collaboration with the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), running Nov. 20-28 in Goa, with a broad presence across WAVES Film Bazaar programming and festival showcases, including premieres. As part of this, Netflix will co-host IFFI’s market component, which comprises the Knowledge Series, Tech Pavilion, WAVES Film Bazaar and a story pitching initiative to champion emerging voices in Indian entertainment. As co-host of WAVES Film Bazaar, Netflix is conducting a three-day pitching forum where selected filmmakers and writers present projects directly to the streamer’s content team. The initiative is positioned as a pipeline for emerging Indian storytellers, offering potential development pathways. This initiative provides emerging talent with direct access to decision-makers and potential development opportunities. Netflix is also presenting some festival premieres under the International Showcase section which opens with “Left-Handed Girl,” Taiwan’s Oscar submission, directed by Shih-Ching Tsou and co-written with Sean Baker. The Indian Title Gala closes with the Hindi language film “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,” premiering Nov. 27. Led by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, Honey Trehan’s sequel expands the crime-thriller franchise and continues the story of Inspector Jatil Yadav. During the festival’s closing ceremony on Nov. 28, Netflix will present an exclusive preview of Hindi-language series “Maamla Legal Hai” Season 2, headlined by Ravi Kishen. This year’s Tech Pavilion highlights Netflix’s accessibility features, with hands-on demonstrations available to delegates. A separate booth running through the festival showcases parental controls and the platform’s Kids and Family slate, promoting safe and informed viewing for younger audiences.
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