Iranian Film Festival Australia (Iffa)

originating in queensland, the iranian film festival australia (iffa) is the only nation-wide australian festival dedicated to iranian cinema. through the presentation of contemporary iranian cinema, iffa uses the film medium to entertain and educate audiences and introduces iranian culture to other australians, fostering greater cultural awareness. the festival is committed to encouraging audiences comprising both iranians and non-iranians, and providing a platform for dialogue about iranian culture through film screenings, educational workshops, audience engagement opportunities and other cultural activities. many iranians consider iffa the key iranian cultural event in australia.