The cross-cultural anthology My Melbourne has clinched two top honours at the Tongues on Fire, Flame Awards 2025—Best Film and the special festival award for ‘Longing and Belonging’.
Blending voices from India and Australia, the film features four poignant stories centred on identity and belonging, resonating strongly with global audiences since its recent release.
Produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM, director of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the project is a collaboration between renowned Indian directors and emerging Australian filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
“We are incredibly honoured and grateful,” said Lange. “My Melbourne is a labour of love that celebrates diverse voices and lived experiences. These awards recognise every story of identity, resilience, and community that it tells.”
Filmmaker Onir, who directed one of the anthology’s segments, said the film captured “universal emotions of longing and belonging.” Directors Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan also praised the film’s message and global recognition.
Ali called the experience “deeply enriching,” while Das noted its portrayal of the “nuanced, everyday realities of migrants.” Khan added that the film proves cinema’s power to “bridge cultures and foster empathy.”
The Flame Awards honour excellence in South Asian cinema, and My Melbourne‘s dual win marks a milestone for Indian-Australian storytelling on the global stage.
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