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Australia-India Financing Venture Southern Sitara Bows at Cannes Market With Cross-Cultural Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

The growing appetite for Australia-India co-productions has spawned a financing entity designed to bridge the two markets with structured investment.
The article from Variety discusses the financing and production details of the upcoming film "Southern Sitara," a collaboration between Australia and India, which is set to be showcased at the Cannes market. The film, directed by Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford, is a musical drama that follows the journey of a young Indian girl aspiring to become a singer. The project has secured funding from both Australian and Indian sources, including the Australian government's Location Offset program and private investors from India. The film aims to bridge cultural gaps and promote artistic exchange between the two countries, with production set to begin later this year in both Australia and India.

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https://variety.com/2025/film/news/australia-india-financing-southern-sitara-cannes-market-1236406586/
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