Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Panaji/IBNS: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased three exceptional films: Gujarati film, Karkhanu, Assamese film, Rador Pakhi, and Google Matrimony.
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm
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
Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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...
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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'
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Panaji: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur Tuesday announced a special incentive to invite big budget international film productions in India, highlighting the Centre’s initiatives to catapult India as a global film destination.
8th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival invites entries from across India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Guwahati: The organisers of the eighth edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) have invited entries of films from across India for its competitive and non-competitive categories.
Canadian films to be more prominent than usual in TIFF 2023 amid continuing Hollywood strikes
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s CEO Cameron Bailey has announced during a pre-festival event that although fewer Hollywood stars could be seen on the carpet this year's TIFF as the actor and writers strikes continue, this year’s Canadian films would be front and centre.
Srinagar's International Film Festival concludes with praises and promises
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The two-day International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) concluded at Tagore Hall on Sunday, leaving both the audience and artists delighted by its resounding success.
TIFF 2023 to open with Hayao Miyazaki's film 'The Boy and the Heron'
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced has that Studio Ghibli’s long-awaited fantastical epic feature film, 'The Boy and the Heron', from Academy Award-winning visionary director Hayao Miyazaki, will be the opening night presentation on Sept 7.