 "Short Documentary 'Where The Heart Is' to Screen at IFFI After Successful Festival Run")
Following its screenings at the Kolkata International Film Festival and the Jagran International Film Festival, the acclaimed short documentary Where The Heart Is is set for its next major showcase at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa this year. The film in Marathi language has been officially selected for the prestigious Indian Panorama section, marking another significant milestone in its festival journey.
The documentary, which had its international premiere last month at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto, is written and directed by Ulka Mayur. It is produced by Mayur Puri, with Mannan Shaah and Ulka Mayur serving as co-producers.
Where the Heart Is follows Umesh Garate’s annual journey from Mumbai to his ancestral village for the Ganapati festival, capturing the warmth of reunion and the shifting realities of migration. Through the Garate family’s homecoming, the film reflects on belonging, memory, and the quiet transformation of rural homes.
“It’s heartening to see the film generating such positive buzz on the festival circuit. Our premiere in Toronto was truly special, and the response in India has been just as encouraging. I am truly honoured that the film will be screened at IFFI now and looking forward to people watching it there.” Said director Ulka Mayur.
The film will have its screenings on 23rd and 24th November at IFFI in Goa.