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The Punto de Vista festival announces its Official Selection, made up of seventeen films from thirteen countries, as well as its opening and closing sessions.
The opening and closing of the festival will feature Tent City by Miñuca Villaverde and Sepio by Frans van de Staak, respectively
This year nearly 900 films were entered, among them the ten features and seven shorts that will eventually take away the festival prizes
The Official Selection of Punto de...
Third Eye Asian Film Festival opens its eyes for the 21st time on January 10
A regular fixture for Mumbaikars and environs inhabitants, a hallmark of Maharashtra's film culture, the Third Eye Asian Film Festival will be held from January 10th to January 16, 2025, in Mumbai and Thane, at the outskirts of Mumbai city. A curated selection of 61 films will be screened at MovieMax Theatres in Andheri, Sion, and Thane. The festival will open with the Chinese film 'The Black Dog', which ...
Our Guest from the Future, Review: Russian Film Festival stutters at the end
Our Guest from the Future was the closing film of the Russian film festival, held during December 12-15 at Cinépolis, Andheri West, Mumbai. It attracted almost double the capacity of Auditorium No. 4, the day being Sunday, a weekly holiday here. That caused an inordinate delay in starting the film. Finally, the film was screened, and, sadly so, it was the only weak link in the five film package. Although it wa...
Ice 3, Review: Russian film festival’s six-pack of ice
While Mumbaikars were still mulling to dig into their winter-wardrobe, the Russian Film Festival laid out the white carpet, with huge sheets of ice several kilometres long, for the film was set in the freezing north. Mumbai’s winter would make us blush when compared to North Russia, where the temperatures can be much lower 0 degrees Celsius. This was of course, with solid reason. The fifth of their six-film package, Ice 3, was...
Pirates of the Barracuda Galaxy, Review: Russian Film Festival maintains its tempo, with adrenaline online
Missing out on just one film so far, I have seen three of the four films screened, at the ongoing Russian Film Festival, at Cinépolis, New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. The festival began with the wrestling film Triumph, on 12th December, I could not make it in time for the second film, The Flying Ship, on the 13th. My review of Triumph was included in the coverage of the film ...
IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance
National award-winning actress, Nithya Menen, shared her insights into the art of acting, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Known for her nuanced performances in films like Thiruchitrambalam and OK Kanmani, the National Awardee spoke about the power of subtlety, the importance of emotional authenticity, and the challenges that come with portraying complex, real-world characters.
Nithya began by reflecting on her pr...
IFFI 2024, 21: Karkhanu, Rador Pakhi and Google Matrimony
Karkhanu meaning Factory, was Gujarat's first Smart Horror Comedy, bringing the eerie Haunted Factory legend to life. On Kali Chaudas (part of the auspicious annual Diwali celebrations in India) night, three carpenters are trapped in a ghostly workshop, where bizarre events force them to uncover its secrets before it's too late. A thrilling mix of suspense, humour and horror.
Rador (morning sunshine) Pakhi (birds) tells the tr...
IFFI 2024, 20: Kandhaar-The Battle of Silk Route, showcased at Film Bazaar
The grand trailer and first look of the web series, Kandhaar - The Battle of Silk Route, were unveiled at the Film Bazaar in Goa, conducted on the sidelines of IFFI. This magnum opus, a historical drama set in the Himalayan ranges of the year 1390, explores themes of valour, betrayal, redemption, and justice. Written and directed by Shahid Kazmi, the series weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and leadership.
Set i...
Ladakhi-language Short Film, Ghar Jaisa Kuch, directed by an independent director, Harsh Sangani. Opened the short film package at IFFI 2024, IFFI NO. 55, November 2024.
The film explores the perpetual conflict between a person’s will to adhere to his inherited traditions and pursuing his future aspirations. The film has depicted this struggle in a unique way, where the spirits of the protagonist’s parents play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative. The plot has captured the lan...
Continuing and concluding my experiences of watching films at IFFI 2024, and walking out usually, after 30-40 minutes.
MEETING WITH POL POT France, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Taiwan, Qatar, Turkey
Three persons credited with the Screenplay, one of them being the author of the book, When the War was over: Cambodia and the, Khmer Rouge Revolution, by Elizabeth Becker, which must have been the basis of the film. Directed by Rithy Panh.
It was nothing like I had expected from the tile and the ...
IFFI 2024, 16: Quality of films seen and the recurring walk-outs
You may find it incredible that I walked out of so many films, and I find it terrible that I had to. Never, in my living memory, have I walked out of so many films at any given film festival. IFFI 2024, however, took the cake. In the recent past, with films being polarised into block-buster, but inane, action extravaganzas and the well-intentioned small films that just do not have it in them to hold a viewer’s interest, ther...
IFFI 2024, 15: Accreditation for media-persons, and what they should expect if and when it is granted
Setting-up and Opening MyIFFI (your account at the website), you can register on a form for getting accreditation as a media-person, to attend the International Film Festival of India, which is held regularly in Panaji, Goa (since 2004). If you fill the form correctly, meeting their expectations, some of which are very demanding, you will get a response that your application is registered. Th...
IFFI 2024, 14: The State Minister, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting does a recce of the locations
When he was the Chief Minister of Goa, late Manohar Parrikar, personally supervised the upgrading of the roads and structures of the location, Panaji City. He was known as the most unassuming and hands-on Chief Minister in the country. That was in 2004, which was the year when Goa held its first IFFI. I personally saw him at work, doing all the duties that were demanded of a responsible...
IFFI 2024, 12: Creative Minds of tomorrow, and their five outstanding films
Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) is a platform designed to showcase the work of absolute beginners with enhanced to support 100 young talents, up from 75 in previous editions
The number of participants in this section are a full 100. Last year, 75 young talents were picked, to co-incide with the 75 years of Independence. Five CMOT Champions are being will be recognised for their exceptional journeys. As the largest ...
IFFI 2024, 11: The competition section for international recognition
At IFFFI Goa 2024, the competition films are divided into two sections: Indian Panorama and the international competetion section. We have already listed the Panorama films in an earlier post. Now let us see which films of which directors and from which countries these films come. All films are sub-titled in English, according to international norms. Their screenings are held as part of the regular daily schedule, and someti...
IFFI 21024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award
With an aim to promote new and young talent in the country, the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has instituted a new award category: Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film, which will showcase five remarkable debut films that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles, from across India. IFFI, scheduled to be held from November 20-28...
by Kate Elfatah
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is once again dedicated to Arab cinema and announces that it will provide more funds and artistic representation for producers in its 45th edition from November 13th to 22nd. CIFF this year is not only presenting more Arab films, it’s also dramatically broadening the channels through which filmmakers can find attention and support.
New Opportunities for Arab Cinema Prizes: A Revolution in Awards?
As a powerful solidarity ...
IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days
The prestigious lab, based in South Asia's largest film market, has historically aimed to nurture emerging film-makers with developed projects before they reach audiences.
For selected film-makers, the WIP Lab is a unique opportunity to benefit from the expert guidance and constructive criticism on their projects in the necessarily final stages of the work.
Continuing to build upon this formula...
Apple TungFong, CEO, eoFlix
eoFlix, the cutting-edge digital streaming platform created by Entertainment Oxygen, is now available to the film festival partners of Filmocracy.
A trailblazer in supporting virtual film festivals since 2018, Filmocracy ceased operations earlier this year and merged its business activities with Beverly Hills-based Entertainment Oxygen. eoFlix marks a new era in festival hosting for Filmocracy’s longtime festival partners. Its advanced features will emp...
IFFI 2024, 05: The ‘other’ jury
Besides feature films, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has section of documentary and short films, broadly classified as the ‘other’ Jury. India also holds a Mumbai International Film Festival bi-annually, in February-March. Hitherto, it used to be organised the Films Division, now amalgamated with the National Film Development Corporation (MIFF). Guess, even that will be organised by NFCD.
We have written about the Fe...
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 will mark its 55th edition. It will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November. Film enthusiasts can log on to https://my.iffigoa.org/ to register their names. While film professionals and cinema enthusiasts can register themselves by paying a fee of Rs. 1,180, students get free access to panels and screenings with an allowance of 4 tickets per day. Interested delegates can create a ‘My-IFFI’ account at https://my.iffigoa.org/ to ac...
MAMI: The origins of the Mumbai Film Festival, and the people who realised this dream
IFFI, or the International Film Festival of India, began in Bombay, in 1952. It was then held in 1961, and after that, more regularly, till the mid-70s, in New Delhi. From the 3rd IFFI, held in 1965, it became a competitive festival, always held in New Delhi. Eleven years later, in 1976, it came back to what was at that time the equivalent of Hollywood in India. The festival in Bombay took on a new name, Filmo...
MAMI's MFF: The 25 obstacles you have to cross before you DO NOT get a Press badge
To get a Press badge from the Mumbai Film Festival, an offer they make on their website and not something the press demands or coerces them to do, is a multiple stage process. And this happens only at MFF. Here are the 25 stages I had to go through, from 10 October 2024 to 6.32 October 2024, and I still do not have a Badge. This is how it begins ...
MAMI's MFF Director denies PRESS accreditation to seniormost journalist, suggests he pay & register
In a mobile phome conversation, Siraj Syed asnd Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
"Why don't you pay and register, instead of trying to get a free Press badge?"-MAMI Festival Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur to me, on the phone, at 6.30 pm, on 19th October, after being chased for a week with several phone calls, SMSs, emails and WhatsApp, all unanswered, askin...
A long list of prestigious filmmakers, actors, screenwriters and producers have confirmed their presence in San Sebastian for the Festival’s 72nd edition. As well as Donostia Award-winners Pedro Almodóvar, Cate Blanchett and Javier Bardem – the latter of whom was recognised at the last edition but has been unable to collect his tribute until now – the following will come to San Sebastian to present their movies: Pamela Anderson, Monica Bellucci, Jamie Campbell Bower, &Ua...
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