Who better to join our current patrons, award-winning director Mike Newell and award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave than rising young British star India Amarteifio.
When asked to be a Patron of KIFF, India said: “Thrilled to be part of KIFF. I’m really looking forward to watching local talent and championing emerging artists”.
Born in Kingston, India Amarteifio is a young burgeoning star within the British acting landscape. India has a wealth of credits under her belt having begun her career on stage in London's West End. Following her on stage roles, India then progressed to TV appearances including LINE OF DUTY, SEX EDUCATION and THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS.
In 2023, she portrayed the title role of a fictionalised Queen Charlotte in the period drama series QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY for which she was nominated at the NAACP Awards for Outstanding Actress as well as the Astra TV Awards. In addition, she appeared on the 2023 Variety list of 10 Brits to Watch, she was named a Bright Young Thing by Tatler and was The Voice of The Next Generation honoree at the Glamour Woman of the Year Awards 2023.