Aastha Khanna

Aastha Khanna

Entrepreneur, Producer, Storyteller, Advocate for safety on set

Aastha Khanna has always had a great passion for cinema. She graduated from the University of York in 2016 with BSc (Hon.) in Film and Television Production. At 27, she has been an assistant director on over half a dozen feature films in India, including Sriram Raghavan's national award-winning Andhadhun, and is currently working as DA to Shakun Batra. She has worked with international studios like Viacom 18, Netflix, RSVP, and Dharma Productions. Aastha hopes to soon finish writing her own feature film and maybe even direct one day in the very near future! She likes to call herself a “work in progress Content Booster”. Her journey to become India’s First Certified Intimacy Coordinator started in the year 2020 while designing a workshop for the actors on a feature film that had intimacy. She realized the Indian market didn’t have a trained expert in the field of intimacy coordination and jumped at the opportunity to train herself at IPA, to equip herself to bring about a revolution in the standards of safety on sets in India. She has gone on to become the Founder of India’s first intimacy professionals network - The Intimacy Collective, growing her enterprise through another one of her foundations- The Intimacy Lab. Together with her team, she is leading India with her expertise in intimacy coordination across different Indian entertainment platforms.

All Sessions by Aastha Khanna

What is the festival all about?
IFP is a multi-staged creativity & culture festival that happens across two days with more than 180+ prominent creators from Films & OTT, Digital, Literature & Writing, Music, Design & Art, Storytelling, Audio & Podcasting, Photography, Tech & Gaming, Comedy, Culture, Advertising and Performing arts who will participate in various Conversations, Panels, Workshops, Masterclasses, Live Performances, and AMAs.

 

Are there any hidden charges?
No, only GST will be levied on the tickets as per the government’s rules and regulations.

 

When and where is the festival happening?
The festival is scheduled to take place on-ground in  Mumbai on December 6th & 7th, 2025.

 

Is the festival accessible for People of Determination?
Yes, IFP is an all-inclusive and accessible festival. We will be tying up with an accessibility management agency to ensure the same.

 

Can I attend all the sessions?
Yes, you will have access to all the sessions taking place across all 2 days. However Stage entry and seating will be on a first come first serve basis.

 

Where can I buy tickets?
The tickets are available on all the major Ticketing Platforms and on IFP’s Website. Click here to buy the tickets.

 

Will there be an award ceremony for the challenges?
Yes, the winners of all the challenges of IFP will be awarded during the festival. Kindly check the schedule regarding the same.

 

What will be the timings of the festival?
The first session on October 12 & 13, 2024 (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) will start at 10am and the last session will end at 9pm.

 

I’m a member of the media? How do I make arrangements for a media pass?
You can  fill-up the form with relevant details and request for media invite.

 

Wow, there are lots of artists taking sessions! Will I get to personally interact with them?
There is no guarantee, however, you could plan for the questions you would want to ask in the event and if you are lucky, you will get an opportunity to ask them.

 

Will there be food at the venue?
Yes, there will be a food zone at the festival. 

 

Will there be parking at the venue?
No, there will be no parking available at the venue.

 

Is there any age limit/rule?
No. The festival is open to all ages.

 

How do I become a Sponsor?
Please mail us at [email protected]

 

What is your ticket policy?
Tickets are purchased online through our (platform) and on-ground on festival days. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

What are some of the general measures that ensure safety in all forms at the festival?
Harassment, abuse , stalking, threatening or defaming/ violating any rights (right to privacy and publicity) is not allowed and will be taken seriously. Attendees are not allowed to carry any harmful substances, weapons or arms of any kind.