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Univ of Montana hosts inaugural Indian Film Festival
The film festival showcased Indian cinema and culture during the Montana Academic World Quest 2025.
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Opening Ceremony of the Indian Film Festival in Montana / CGI Seattle
The Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with the Montana World Affairs Council, hosted the first-ever ‘Festival of Indian Cinema’ from March 2 to 4 at the University of Montana.
The festival was part of the India-themed Academic World Quest Montana Academic World Quest 2025, an annual multi-day conference that immerses high school students in global affairs. This year over 500 students from 33 schools attended the event.
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Helena Mayor Wilmot J. Collins, Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta, and Montana World Affairs Council executive director Nikki Geiszler attended the opening ceremony of the festival.
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Students at Day One of the Indian Film Festival Screening of English Vinglish / CGI Seattle.jpeg)
Students at Day Two of the Indian Film Festival Screening of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara / CGI Seattle (1).jpeg)
Felicitation of Seth Bodnar, President of the University of Montana, on the sidelines of the Indian Film Festival /
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Wilmot Collins, Mayor of Helena, addressing students at the inaugural ceremony of the Indian Film Festival / Event lineup included screenings of acclaimed Indian films, including English Vinglish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Rakshabandhan, which aimed to give students a deeper understanding of India’s cultural diversity through film.
Alongside the festival, interactive sessions on Indian classical dance and music, as well as presentations on India’s Digital Payments Platforms and the Maha Kumbh, were held to further enrich students' understanding of India’s heritage and technological advancements.
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Interactive Panel Discussion with students on Theme "Country India" at Academic World Quest, addressed by Consul General Prakash Gupta / CGI Seattle at University of Montana ( 4 March 2025, Missoula).jpeg)
Lec-Dem on Indian Music and Dance conducted by Prashanti Chitre Institute of Performing Arts (PCIPA) / CGI Seattle.jpeg)
Felicitation of winning students at the University of Montana / CGI SeattleWinners of the are expected to visit India later this year, marking another step in strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
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