NEW DELHI: The ninth annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has invited entries for its next edition slated from 12 to 17 April, 2011, at ArcLight Hollywood.

The festival will accept narratives, documentaries, shorts, music videos, experimental, children‘s and animated films of any length and format. Past IFFLA selections have featured everything from big-budget Bollywood musicals to internationally-produced independent shorts.

It has been clarified that an Indo-centric subject matter is not necessary and the Festival will encourage films of any subject matter from South Asian producers, writers and directors from all over the world.

IFFLA 2010 saw rise in attendance, publicity and increased support from major US studios. Over 7,500 attended the festival, which screened 36 films. IFFLA also provides filmmakers with exclusive access to distributors, agents, producers, and other entertainment professionals based in Hollywood.

Submission deadline is 7 January 2011 with reduced entry fees for films submitted before 12 November, 2010.