About
A bridge between two film cultures
ICFF exists to make collaboration between Canadian and Indian cinema ordinary rather than exceptional.
About the Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to promoting education, research, and public awareness of film, screen arts, cinema, and cinematic heritage in Canada and around the world.
A central part of its mission is to preserve, celebrate, and deepen the understanding of heritage films with historical, cultural, and artistic significance.
Through public screenings, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other educational and cultural initiatives, the Foundation seeks to make important works of cinema accessible to audiences while fostering a greater appreciation of the cultural roots, shared histories, and stories they represent.
The Foundation also encourages the study, restoration, reinterpretation, and responsible remaking of heritage films in accordance with applicable copyright laws, intellectual property rights, licensing requirements, and other relevant legislation.
Through non-commercial and not-for-profit activities, it aims to build connections between Canadian and international film communities, encourage cross-cultural collaboration, and ensure that cinematic heritage can be appreciated and understood by present and future generations.
All activities undertaken by the Foundation are intended to further these educational and cultural objectives, with any surplus directed solely toward advancing the Foundation's mission.
Legal and contractual literacy
ICFF advances legal and contractual awareness among film artists and technicians across Alberta, including newcomers, by providing access to qualified professional guidance on draft contracts and organizing quarterly legal literacy seminars.
Mission
To preserve, celebrate and deepen understanding of heritage films of historical, cultural and artistic significance — and to make important works of cinema accessible to audiences.
Vision
Lasting connections between Canadian and international film communities, where cinematic heritage is understood and appreciated by present and future generations.
What we do
Programming, development and exchange
Six streams of work, delivered year-round with community and industry partners.
01
Present
Curated screenings with filmmaker introductions and audience conversation.
02
Develop
Mentorship and craft labs for emerging directors, writers and producers.
03
Convene
Industry roundtables connecting Canadian and Indian professionals.
04
Teach
Youth labs and screen-literacy sessions with no experience required.
05
Exchange
Residencies and delegations that move people, not just files.
06
Reach
Free community screenings hosted with local organisations.
Alberta roots
A home base between the Rockies and the prairies
ICFF's programming and community connections are anchored in Alberta. Specific local partnerships, venues and outreach plans will be confirmed and added here as they are finalized.
Alberta details and imagery to be confirmed
People
Leadership and board
Names, roles and portraits below are clearly labelled placeholders. No individual is listed until their role and consent are confirmed.
Leadership
- ED
Executive Director
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography. Replace once the appointment and consent to publish are confirmed.
- DO
Director of Programming
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography awaiting confirmation.
Board
- BC
Board Chair
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography awaiting confirmation.
- BM
Board Member
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography awaiting confirmation.
Advisors
- AI
Advisor, Industry Relations
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography awaiting confirmation.
- AC
Advisor, Community Programs
Name to be confirmed
Placeholder biography awaiting confirmation.
Community impact
Measured by who gets to participate, not just who attends.
Impact reporting will be published here once programming cycles are complete. We will not publish figures, funders or outcomes that have not been verified.
Impact figures pending — none invented
Inclusion and cultural exchange
ICFF is committed to programming that reflects the full range of Indo-Canadian experience — across languages, regions, faiths, genders and generations.
Venues, digital materials and events are planned with accessibility in mind, and we welcome requests for accommodation at any time.