Shriya Pilgaonkar, celebrated for her diverse roles in Indian cinema and digital series like “Mirzapur” and “Guilty Minds,” will serve on the jury for the Shorts category at the 2024 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). Her impressive talent spans across various genres, including her roles in international projects such as the British series “Beecham House” and the French film “Un plus Une.” Shriya’s addition to the jury panel brings valuable experience and a keen eye for storytelling, promising to enrich the festival's selection process with her depth of insight and perspective.
Shriya Pilgaonkar expressed her joy, saying, Shriya said, “I am honoured and thrilled to be invited as a jury member for the short film category at IFFLA 2024. I look forward to attending the festival in LA and watching these stellar shorts by emerging South Asian filmmakers. The atmosphere at film festivals is always creatively energizing and deeply inspiring.”
Shriya's background in producing and directing short films and documentaries, which have been showcased at international film festivals, enriches her perspective as a jury member. The festival, taking place from June 27th to 30th, 2024, will highlight captivating entries in the Shorts Program such as ‘Hema’ starring Rajshri Deshpande, ‘Last Days of Summer,’ and ‘Lori.’ The closing night will feature the films “Maharaja” starring Vijay Sethupathi and “Kill” co-produced by Guneet Monga and Karan Johar.