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MUMBAI:
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) will
honour Eros International group executive chairman Kishore
Lulla and Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter
and Alesia Weston at its 5th Annual Industry Leadership
Awards (ILA).
Lulla
has been instrumental in spearheading the growth of
Eros International Group.
“It is an honor for IFFLA to bestow its highest
accolades to such distinguished executives of the entertainment
community. They were selected for their vision, leadership,
and unique contributions to the educational, business,
and creative arenas not only related to Indian cinema,
but the film community as a whole,” IFFLA Board
member Noel De Souza said.
“In
addition we are thrilled that three of Hollywood’s
most highly regarded talents join us for the 2012
Industry Seminar. We cannot wait for them to share
their inspiring stories while enlightening and encouraging
the fledgling filmmakers in our audience,” added
De Souza.
Since the 1980's Lulla has expanded the company’s
presence in the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, Australia,
Fiji, and other international markets. He is a member
of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(BAFTA) and also a board member of the University
of California, Los Angeles Film School (UCLA).
Commented
Lulla, “The past few years we have witnessed
an emerging popularity of Indian cinema outside of
the Country. Eros is proud of its role in bringing
this culture, its creativity, and energy to audiences
worldwide.
“IFFLA
has been a major component in elevating the presence
of Indian cinema in the US, especially within the
entertainment industry, and to be recognized by such
a prestigious festival is truly an honour.”
The
Awards will be presented on 12 April at the House
of Blues Los Angeles.
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