The Seven Colors Australian Film Festival (SCAFF) returns to Glen Eira Town Hall this weekend, marking its 13th year with a vibrant mix of film, dance, and cultural performances. The event, running from 14 to 16 November, celebrates creativity and community through a programme that blends art, storytelling and multicultural expression.
Organised by SKGA Inc Australia and supported by Glen Eira City Council and the Victorian Government, SCAFF 2025 pays tribute to the late Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra. What began as a small community showcase in 2013 has grown into a festival that unites filmmakers, artists and audiences across Victoria and beyond.
Saturday’s main showcase will unfold from 3pm to 9pm, featuring more than 25 performances. The afternoon opens with a lamp-lighting ceremony led by community seniors, followed by dance, song, and theatrical pieces reflecting Australia’s cultural mosaic. From Shree Lasya Performing Arts’ classical number Devi Stuti to ISKCON Melbourne’s Rang De Mohe Lal and the Victorian School of Languages’ presentation of Hindi songs, the first hour sets a tone of shared creativity.
Audiences can expect a lively rotation of performances through the evening, with everything from Telugu theatre and Bhangra workshops to piano recitals and international folk dances. Groups such as JK Natayala Dance School, Horo BG Melbourne, and Pegasus Dance Company will represent diverse traditions from India, Bulgaria and Greece.
Fashion and fusion are part of the mix too, with Fashion Odyssey presenting Enigma Child in Us and Safya performing her original music Love Drug. The night closes with a short film screening titled Come Back Mr Bule, wrapping up a packed six-hour programme hosted by emcees Tushar Kumar and Sophie Laxmana.
Awards and recognition ceremonies are interspersed throughout the evening, acknowledging contributions to multicultural arts and community life. The lineup also features highlights like Prathibha School of Dance’s Shiva’s Cosmic Dance and Maan Saraswati, Lakshmi & Bhadrakaali, Maria Parker’s Indonesian dance, and performances by Rhythmic Feet Dance Company and Surili Melodies.
Festival organisers describe SCAFF as a bridge between communities and generations, where music, movement and film connect artists from different backgrounds. With its free-entry film competition and inclusive performance platform, SCAFF continues to give emerging creators a space to be seen and celebrated.
SCAFF 2025 runs from 14 to 16 November at Glen Eira Town Hall, Caulfield. Details on film submissions, event timings and participation are available at www.skga.org.au.
Event organised by SKGA Inc Australia, proudly supported by Glen Eira City Council and the Victorian Government.
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