IFFI: Exhibition on National Film Heritage Mission attracts movie goers
Nov 30, 2015, at 04:23 am
Panaji, Nov 29 (IBNS) The multi-media exhibition put up by National Film Archive of India on the theme of National Film Heritage Mission was a major attraction for film lovers during this year’s IFFI.
"In Conversation" - a blockbuster series at IFFI 2015
Nov 29, 2015, at 04:06 am
Goa/New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): This year, the 46th International Film Festival of India has become a memorable and learning experience for cinema lovers and aspiring filmmakers.
No border can separate a human being in motherland, says Somnath Chakraborty
Nov 27, 2015, at 10:43 pm
Panaji, Nov 27 (IBNS) Director of the film 'Ujantali' Som Chakraborty on Friday said no border can separate a human being in his or her motherland.
Film-maker expresses concern over emerging trend
Nov 27, 2015, at 07:38 pm
Panaji, Nov 27 (IBNS) Hari Viswanath, the director of the film 'Radiopetti' expressed his concern over the widening gap between old and new generation, at the International Film Festival of India, on Friday.
Niyamgiri Adivasis' issues inspired 'I Cannot Give You My Forest': Directors
Nov 27, 2015, at 12:26 am
Panaji/New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) Nandan Saxena and Kavita Bahl's film 'I Cannot Give You My Forest' is the story of struggle for the survival of Adivasis in Niyamgiri, the directors said on Thursday.
UNESCO Fellini Medal for the first time to be awarded in India at IFFI 2015
Nov 26, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Panaji, Nov 26 (IBNS) International Film Festival India (IFFI) 2015 in collaboration with the International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication (ICFT), Paris, will present a special ICFT prize consisting of the UNESCO Fellini Medal awarded to a film which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO.
International CHINH India Kids Film Festival to start in Mumbai on Nov 28
Nov 26, 2015, at 03:47 am
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS) One of the world’s most acclaimed film festivals for kids, the 9th International CHINH India Kids Film Festival (CIKFF) will kick off in Mumbai on Nov 28.
Film festival is all about promoting cinema: Festival Director
Nov 26, 2015, at 03:04 am
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) The response of delegates and viewers at the on-going IFFI has been encouraging.
Indian cinema has impacted me a lot: Mikhalkov
Nov 26, 2015, at 01:11 am
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Mikhalkov, a popular film personality from the Russian cinema, has said Indian cinema has great impact on his work.
It was a challenge to make a Film on the life of Rabindranath Tagore: Suman Ghosh
Nov 26, 2015, at 12:22 am
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Kadambari, a film based on the life of Rabindranath Tagore.
Pablo Caesar's film to feature Rabindranath Tagore
Nov 25, 2015, at 11:47 pm
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Well known film director of Argentina Pablo Caesar has planned his next project named 'Thinking of Him' on Rabindranath Tagore.
14th Mumbai International Film Festival from Jan 28, Jackie Shroff to promote festival
Nov 25, 2015, at 07:21 pm
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS): The 14th edition of Mumbai International Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films, popularly known as MIFF, will be held between January 28 to February 03, 2016.
Sunburn Goa announces the biggest line up ever with 4 massive headliners
Nov 25, 2015, at 12:36 am
Mumbai, Monday, Nov 24 (IBNS): Sunburn Goa 2015 has broken international sales records and geographical boundaries in an aim to unite music lovers and will host patrons from over 42 countries at the event this year.
The Retrospective on Shashi Kapoor a matter of pride: Kunal Kapoor
Nov 24, 2015, at 05:04 am
Panaji, Nov 23 (IBNS) Kunal Kapoor, the son of the noted actor, producer, filmmaker Shashi Kapoor interacted with the media here today to give details of the special retrospective on Shashi Kapoor which opened at IFFI 2015 on Sunday.
Nov 24, 2015, at 05:03 am
Panaji, Nov 23 (IBNS) A Sound designer is not a mere synchroniser of sound, but is the overall planner with a vision on how to use sound and its effects for storytelling feels the famous Sound Designer and Sound Editor of Hollywood , Mark Mangini.
Kolkata to host 9th International LGBT film festival
Nov 24, 2015, at 03:54 am
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The ninth edition of Dialogues: Calcutta International LGBT Film & Video Festival will commence from Thursday in the city, just after the conclusion of 21st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
21st KIFF – The winners take them all
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:27 am
The crowded auditorium at Nazrul Mancha waited with bated breath to take in the announcements on the awards bestowed in different categories for the Best Film in each category by the respective juries on November 21, 2015. The awards were announced by the two star anchors from Bollywood, namely, filmmaker Sujoy Dhar and actor Adil Hussain. Taboo was the Guest of Honour at the festival and she applauded the decision to award women filmmakers because women, she said, found obstacles in every step towards reaching their goal. Ministers and political leaders present who made brief speeches were Arup Biswas, Firhad Hakim and Subroto Mukherjee who proposed the vote of thanks while Atri Bhattacharya, Director General, KIFF, opened the programme.
Cinema's power lies in seamless reach and cross culture communication:Amos Gitai
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:09 am
Panaji, Nov 22 (IBNS) Israeli film maker Amos Gitaihas opined that the power of cinema as a medium lies in its capacity to go beyond borders and to communicate across cultures.
Kabir Khan, Srijit Mukherjee join IFFI fever
Nov 23, 2015, at 01:29 am
Panaji, Nov 22 (IBNS) Director of the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan- Kabir Khan, Director of opening Sanskrit film ‘Priyamanasam’, Vinod Mankara and Srijit Mukherji who has scripted and Directed ‘Rajkahini’ met the media here.
Indian Cinema at KIFF: Is issue more important than aesthetics?
Nov 22, 2015, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Indian Select of 12 films along with three unreleased films for the Bengali Panorama vied for the top prize within this section in the form of a certificate and a citation bestowed by the Indian Film Critics Association founded in 2013 to promote healthy film criticism, promote research on Indian cinema and to create a database of information about Indian Cinema.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore inaugurates the Indian Panorama section of IFFI
Nov 22, 2015, at 01:55 am
Panaji, Nov 21 (IBNS) The Indian panorama Section at 46th International Film festival of India opened with the screening of ‘Goonga Pehelwan’ (non feature film) and feature film ‘Priyamanasam’ (Sanskrit) on Saturday .
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:02 am
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Many cine-buffs who are regular viewers of the KIFF every year, expressed their scepticism when they heard that actor-director Rahul Bose was to deliver the Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture that is an integral part of the KIFF every year. This is traced to his relative youth because the previous two years, we had veteran industry people like filmmaker Govind Nihalani and Sharmila Tagore to deliver the same speech because Rahul is quite young and has not had the experience his predecessors can take pride in.
Ramanujan's biopic 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' to open IFFI 2015
Nov 20, 2015, at 03:40 am
Goa, Nov 19 (IBNS): The internationally-acclaimed movie, The Man Who Knew Infinity will open the 46th edition of International Film festival of India to kick off in Goa on November 20.
Music maestro A. R. Rahman to be the Chief Guest of closing ceremony of IFFI 2015
Nov 17, 2015, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Tuesday announced that music maestro A. R. Rahman will be the Chief Guest of closing ceremony of IFFI 2015.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shweta Tripathi's 'Haraamkhor' wins Silver Gateway Award at MAMI
Nov 07, 2015, at 04:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS): Sikhya Entertainment's 'Haraamkhor' bagged the Silver Gateway Award at the 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Richa Chadha to judge Marrakech Film Festival alongside Francis Ford Coppola
Nov 06, 2015, at 12:50 am
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): After delivering an incredible performance in 'Main Aur Charles', Richa will soon fly to Morocco to attend the Marrakech Film Festival 2015 as a jury member.
MAMI Movie Mela witnesses a plethora of stars
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:13 am
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): JIO Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) conducted a Movie Mela on Oct 31, 2015, wherein a plethora of Bollywood stars were present.
IFFI 2015 to showcase works of actor Shashi Kapoor
Oct 27, 2015, at 07:52 pm
Mumbai, Oct 27 (IBNS): India's prestigious and one of Asia's biggest film festivals, IFFI 2015, will be organising a Special Retrospective of this year's Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Shashi Kapoor.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shweta Tripathi's 'Haraamkhor' to premiere at MAMI
Oct 27, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Mumbai, Oct 27 (IBNS): Sikhya Entertainment's upcoming film 'Haraamkhor' will be premiered at the 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on Oct 30.
French director Claude Lelouch's 'Un Plus Une' will close Jio MAMI filmfest
Oct 25, 2015, at 06:10 pm
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IBNS) Claude Lelouch's latest directorial venture, 'Un Plus Une' will close the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India.