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Celebrating the future of Cinema: 55th IFFI concludes with a grand closing ceremony

Nov 29, 2024, at 04:52 pm

The curtains came down on the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Thursday with a spectacular closing ceremony, celebrating the magic of cinema and the spirit of storytelling at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa.

Producers need to be passionate as well as pragmatic, says filmmaker Stephen Woolley at IFFI

Nov 26, 2024, at 11:40 pm

English Filmmaker and Actor Stephen Woolley addressed a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? - Five Important Stages of Film Production” at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa which was attended by aspiring filmmakers and movie enthusiasts on Tuesday.

Raj Kapoor's films weren't just about entertainment but stories that spoke to audience's heart: Ranbir Kapoor at 55th IFFI

Nov 25, 2024, at 08:30 pm

Goa/IBNS Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor on Sunday attended the 55th International Film Festival [IFFI] where his grandfather, legendary actor-director late Raj Kapoor, was paid tribute on his centenary celebrations. 

IFFI features ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and ‘Loonies’: A Deep Dive into Human Struggles

Nov 25, 2024, at 02:12 am

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) featured two remarkable films in the ‘Cinema of the World’ category: Canadian film, ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and Polish film, ‘Loonies’.

Heeramandi was the biggest set I’ve ever worked on: Manisha Koirala

Nov 25, 2024, at 01:34 am

Actress Manisha Koirala on Sunday said the set of her OTT release Heeramandi was the biggest she has worked in her career.

IFFI's 55th edition unveils cinematic gems: Karkhanu, Google Matrimony, Rador Pakhi explore themes of suspense, human connection and resilience

Nov 24, 2024, at 05:42 am

Panaji/IBNS: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased three exceptional films: Gujarati film, Karkhanu, Assamese film, Rador Pakhi, and Google Matrimony.

Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Aamar Boss starring Raakhee Gulzar earns official entry into 55th IFFI

Nov 16, 2024, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the successful run of their last Bengali film Bohurupi, filmmaker duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's next project, Aamar Boss, has earned an official entry into the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray wins Emmy for documentary a year after she died

Oct 29, 2024, at 05:45 am

Late Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray on Saturday posthumously won her independent Emmy award as a director and producer for her documentary ‘Homeroom Dreams'.

Anasuya Sengupta: Know about first Indian to win Best Actress at Cannes

May 25, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Cannes/Mumbai: Indian actress Anasuya Sengupta has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the Un Certain Regard segment of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which closes on Saturday.

Bharat Parv celebration takes centerstage at Cannes Film Festival

May 18, 2024, at 06:45 am

The 77th Cannes Film Festival, the grandest celebration of cinema, kicked off two days ago with a ten-day extravaganza where content and glamour converge.

'Yintah' bags Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary

May 07, 2024, at 05:58 am

Toronto/IBNS: Non-fiction film Yintah bagged the Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary prize at the 2024 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

Zee Studios and Yippie Ki Yay Motion Pictures' espionage drama 'Berlin' selected for the coveted Red Lorry Film Festival

Mar 28, 2024, at 08:24 pm

After a well-received performance at International Film Festivals across the globe, Berlin will premiere in India on the silver screen at Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination.

NEZ International Film Festival focuses on independent cinema in 9th edition, special focus on European filmmakers

Mar 28, 2024, at 06:50 pm

The NEZ International Film Festival (NIFF) is set to showcase independent cinema from across the world with a special focus on European filmmakers this year.

9-day French Film Festival in Kolkata concludes with a cultural ode

Feb 28, 2024, at 05:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The first edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata has concluded amidst glitz and glamour. The nine-day cinematic extravaganza, which commenced on Feb 16, positioned itself as a significant cultural exchange platform between India and France, showcasing the depth and diversity of French and Indian cinema.

Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap inaugurate 1st edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata

Feb 17, 2024, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Saturday inaugurated the first edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata.

Kashish Chalchitra Utsav to be held in Mumbai during weekend

Jan 26, 2024, at 03:43 am

Kashish Arts Foundation is organising a two-day-long Indian language LGBTQ+ film festival as part of the recently launched Mumbai Festival 2024 activities by Maharashtra Tourism.

Actor Mohan Agashe and director Sridhar Rangayan were on jury to choose films for ‘We Care Film Festival’ for the disabled

Jan 06, 2024, at 06:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Well known actor and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Dr Mohan Agashe and National Award winning filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan were part of the five member jury that recently convened to decide on winning films in five categories for the We Care Film Festival, which will be held as part of the International Purple Festival Goa, 2024.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a reason I became an actor: Aditi Rao Hydari

Dec 17, 2023, at 07:03 pm

Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari was the guest at the closing ceremony of 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). During her stay in Kolkata, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh caught up with the Jubilee actress...

15th edition of Kashish Queer Film Festival to celebrate Pride in all its colours, opens for submissions

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:16 am

The erstwhile Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, has officially changed its name to ‘Kashish Pride Film Festival’ and will celebrate its 15th edition from June 5-9th 2024 at Liberty Cinema in Mumbai.

Manoj Bajpayee at 29th KIFF: Can't dictate filmmakers, up to audience to choose between Animal and Joram

Dec 13, 2023, at 07:03 pm

"The audience can't ask a filmmaker to make a film of their choice," says Manoj Bajpayee amid the debate over "violence" and "misogyny" shown in Animal but highlights his recently released Joram as an alternative choice for the audience. As the actor was at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh gets an insight on his works...

Israel's 'Children of Nobody' wins best film award at 29th KIFF

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Israeli film 'Children of Nobody' has bagged the best film award at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), which ended on Tuesday.

I saw a person in Sunny Leone in an interview which amazed me enough to cast her for Kennedy: Anurag Kashyap at KIFF

Dec 12, 2023, at 06:33 pm

After multiple international film festivals including the prestigious Cannes, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir film Kennedy was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at packed cinema hall in West Bengal film centre Nandan on Sunday. Anurag opens up on the film and his style of work in an interaction with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh in Kolkata. Read...

Saurabh Shukla at 29th KIFF: An actor's job is to reflect on moments of life

Dec 11, 2023, at 06:01 pm

National Award winning Indian actor-screenwriter-director Saurabh Shukla, who is remembered for his roles in Satya, Nayak: The Real Hero, Barfi!, PK, Jolly LLB, Raid, was at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) to deliver a lecture on acting. Ahead of his 'Masterclass', IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Shukla...

IFFK: Feast of 69 movies, including 'Totem'

Dec 11, 2023, at 04:57 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: As many as 69 movies will screen across 14 theatres on day four of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) here on Monday.

LGBTQ+ love story 'Gondola' at 29th KIFF: German filmmaker Veit Helmer says 'completing a film without dialogue is a rewarding emotion'

Dec 10, 2023, at 03:32 am

German filmmaker Veit Helmer's Gondola, which is a love story of two female cable car operators and devoid of any dialogue, was screened at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Shooting an LGBTQ+ themed film in Georgia was a challenge. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh interacted with Viet, who was present in Kolkata along with his family, on the film and his style of direction.

29th KIFF: Australian filmmakers Bruce Beresford and Rolf de Heer talk of co-production agreement

Dec 07, 2023, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Australian filmmakers Bruce Beresford and Rolf de Heer talked about their country's collaboration with India on the second day of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Wednesday.

Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor grace 29th KIFF inauguration

Dec 06, 2023, at 04:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, senior actor Anil Kapoor were among the top personalities from tinseltown to inaugurate the 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.

IFFI Goa: Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones says she watched Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om many times

Nov 29, 2023, at 06:50 pm

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones, who was recently in India to attend the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa has said she watched Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om many times with her family and friends.

IFFI Goa: Hollywood actor Michael Douglas conferred with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 29, 2023, at 04:00 pm

Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was conferred with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).

Under Modi, Indian film industry becoming bigger with growing investment: Michael Douglas at IFFI

Nov 28, 2023, at 05:15 pm

Panaji/UNI: India has been investing more money into production of movies in the last few years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, said legendary Hollywood actor and film producer Michael Douglas here on Monday.