MindBlowing Moments
Mind Blowing Films came into existence!
“New York” film became the first release in Australia by Mind Blowing Films in collaboration with Yash Raj Films.
First Indian Film Festival
It all started in March 2010 when MBF organised the Indian Film Festival: Bollywood and Beyond. Renowned film actress, Rani Mukherjee opened the festival and for the first time, Melbourne witnessed the glitz and glamour of Bollywood.
The festival was also attended by established film makers: Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali and Sohail Khan.
Guinness record
The Indian Film Festival creates the Guinness World Record for the largest Bollywood dance in Melbourne on March 12, 2011.
Victorian government presents IFFM designed and produced by Mind Blowing Films
Now known as the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Film Victoria gave its valuable support to celebrate Indian cinema in Melbourne.
Bollywood queen Vidya Balan becomes the official ambassador of the festival to carry the baton in coming years. Attended by Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor, the festival was a tremendous success.
Dhoom 3 distributed by Mind Blowing Films in Australia wins the Highest grossing Foreign Film at AIMC ( Australia International Movie Convention)
Starring Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3 becomes the first Indian film to win this award.
IFFM Awards launched, commemorating the best of Indian cinema by esteemed Australian Jury.
The inaugural IFFM awards witnessed magical night of celebrating Indian Cinema with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as its Chief Guest.
Judged by luminaries from Australian film industry, IFFM jury consists of some of the most established names to select the winners.
In the same year IFFM collaborated with La trobe University to present the Amitabh Bachchan scholarship
Mr. Bachchan presented an Indian student with a prestigious A$ 200,000 scholarship to develop a thesis related to media, digital technology and communication.
MBF wins second AIMC Highest grossing foreign film award for P.K.
The Bollywood hit, P.K., is awarded the AIMC Highest Grossing Foreign Film award, making it MBF’s second win in a row.
Distributed by Mind Blowing Films in ANZ, it also becomes the highest grossing Indian film in New Zealand.
IFFM celebrates India’s Independence day in Melbourne- the very first Indian flag hoisting public event at the Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square
Attended by thousands, IFFM marked the occasion with traditional flag hoisting by globally known Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor at the Federation square.
IFFM is the first Indian event to have won the Melbourne Award
IFFM is the first Indian event to have won the Melbourne Award under the category Contribution to Multiculturalism by a Corporation in year 2016.
MBF wins the third AIMC Highest grossing foreign film award.
Distributed by Mind Blowing Films, Dangal is the highest grossing Indian Film in Australia and New Zealand. The only film distribution company to have won it thrice, Mind Blowing films bags the Box Office Achievement Award for Highest grossing Foreign Language film at AIMC for Dangal.
Distributed in New Zealand by Mind Blowing Films , Dangal becomes the highest grossing Indian film in 2017 in Australia and New Zealand.
Mind Blowing Films releases its first film in Fiji
Released on Diwali, Golmaal Again goes on to become the highest grossing Indian film in Fiji!
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne wins ‘Most popular Film Festival abroad’ at IFBA
Supported by the Government of Telangana, International Film Business Awards(IFBA) honoured IFFM with the title Most Popular Film Festival Abroad on December 3rd at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.
MBF founder and director wins Jill Robb Screen Leadership Award
Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM receives Jill Robb Award: established in 2012 Film Victoria’s Screen Leader Awards recognise the impact of screen industry practitioners who have displayed outstanding leadership, achievement and service to the industry.
Indian premiere of Raising the Bar documentary | Special screening in Delhi | 20 February 2018
Mumbai premiere of Raising the Bar documentary | Special screening in Mumbai | 22 February 2018
Raising The Bar Awards
The Kolkata International Film Festival paid homage to Australian Cinema
Earlier this year the Kolkata International Film Festival paid homage to Australian Cinema. Our Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM in conjunction with Oz Fest showcased some of those films. They included Mary Magdalene, Breath, Jirga, Dancing the Invisible, and Swinging Safari (originally called Flammable Children).
This year was a momentous occasion for the KIFF because it marked 100 years for Bengali Cinema. The films shown at KIFF not only resonate with Kolkata but internationally. The festival included guests such as Sue Maslin a producer of The Dress Maker, actor Simon Baker (The Mentalist, Breath) director Garth Davis (Lion) and Phillip Noyce (Rabbit Proof Fence) who presented a masterclass. We are honoured to be a part of an event of such magnitude.
MBF Founder and director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM becomes the first Indian to join the Prestigious Film Victoria Board
Simmba emerges as the highest grossing Indian film in Fiji
Simmba was distributed by Mind Blowing Films across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji and it has done exceptionally well in all three regions.
10 years of Mind blowing films
Produced by Rhythm Boyz and distributed by Mind Blowing Films in ANZ , CHAL MERE PUTT becomes the highest grossing Punjabi film
10 years of Indian film festival celebrated with Shah rukh Khan
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne celebrates its spectacular tenth year with the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan.The biggest names in the industry , over 20 events and films from every corner of India - it was the biggest IFFM yet!
10 years of Mind blowing films
Mind Blowing Films won the prestigious AIMC ( Australian International Movie Convention ) Award for the Highest Grossing Foreign Film ( 2018/19 ) for Raj Kumar Hirani’s SANJU. Mind Blowing Films is the only distributor in Australia to win it four times in the last ten years!
10 years of Mind blowing films
MBF Founder and Director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM appointed to the Board of the Natalie Miller Fellowship, that supports professional leadership of women in screen industry through fellowship and programs. Image result for natalie miller fellowship
CHAL MERA PUTT 2
Highest opening of 2020 for a Indian film in Australia and New Zealand
Highest opening for a Punjabi film in Australia
Highest Opening for a Punjabi film in NZ
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
Mind Blowing Films hosts its first virtual film festival online which is an unprecedented success.
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
IFFM celebrates its second Online festival by launching the IFFM App on Apple TV to enhance user viewing experience
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
Record number of films, over 120 films in 27 languages screened at IFFM 2021 with films by 33 female film makers.
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
IFFM Awards Online is a raging success as IFFM celebrates the best of Indian Cinema.
Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya
Distributed in Australia and NZ, Amrinder Gill’s CHALLA MUD KE NI AYA becomes the highest grossing Punjabi film in Australia and New Zealand
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022: Record number of films, over 120 films in 29 languages screened at IFFM 2022, In cinemas from 12th August to 20th August 2022 and Streaming Australia wide from 13th August to 30th September 2022
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KAPIL DEV & ABHISHEK BACHCHAN hoist the Indian flag at the 75th Independence Day Celebration at Fed Square on 13th August 2022. #IndiaAt75
My Melbourne
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has teamed up with four iconic Indian filmmakers, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan and Onir and 5 Australian writers to create four short films on our core values of Diversity and Inclusivity based on authentic migrant experiences.
Brahmastra Part 1 Shiva
For the first time this year, a foreign language film has topped the Australian box office
Australia Day Honours recognises creative Victorians
From music legends to writers, cartoonists and architects, this year’s Australia Day Honours List recognises the contribution of Victorians to Australia’s creative industries and cultural life.
Zaneta Mascarenhas, Sheba Nandkeolyar and Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM three women leaders from Australia rocked Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas
In 2023, Mitu was among the three speakers in Australia invited to speak at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which is the flagship event by the Government of India celebrating the contribution of the overseas Indian community. Mitu was invited to speak on: Harnessing the potential of diaspora entrepreneurs particularly women towards an inclusive approach to nation building, chaired by the Indian Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman.
Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM receives an Order of Australia
On Australia Day, 2023, Mitu was appointed as an Honorary Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for her significant service to Arts through Film
Multicultural anthology feature ‘My Melbourne’ kicks off under guidance of Indian directors
PATHAN becomes the highest grossing Indian film in Australia
How India’s answer to James Bond conquered Australian cinemas
INAUGURAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR CENTRE FOR AUSTRALIA-INDIA RELATIONS
Centre for Australia-India Relations establishes inaugural Advisory Board
Teri baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Highest BO bollywood romcom film in 2024 in Australia and the highest BO bollywood romcom film of all time in Fiji. It had the most screen count in Australia for bollywood romcom
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) returns for its 15th year
World Premiere of My Melbourne at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024
Gala Premiere of My Melbourne at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
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