Connect Indian Cinema researchers, scholars and filmmakers
Increase understanding of the use of music, song and dance in Indian Cinema
Encourage understanding between Australia and India by developing in each country an appreciation of the quality, diversity and sophistication of each other’s cinema
Increase awareness and understanding of Australia in India and/or of India in Australia, amongst people and institutions who have the capacity to influence others
Demonstrate the quality of the growing interest of Indian and Australian scholars and academics in Indian cinema research and development