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Language of change

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:39 pm

The 'Bell Bajao' campaign against domestic violence through film snippets brought filmmaker Bauddhayan Mukherji instant recognition. His first feature film in Bengali Teenkahon (Three Obsessions) has already made its mark in international festivals with its innovative treatment as they were shot in keeping with the filmmaking style of that period. Shoma A. Chatterji reports

KIFF: Asha Jaoaar Majhe - A Path-breaking Film

Nov 16, 2014, at 08:07 pm

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Asha Jaoaar Majhe or Labour of Love is the sole Indian entry in the Cinema International section of the 20th KIFF. It marks several firsts both as an Indian film as well as a debut film by its director Aditya Vikram Sengupta. Labour of Love is a path-breaking film because it features two characters, both young and both Bengali living in contemporary Kolkata and also because the film strips itself of dialogue and takes advantage of silence.

Oscar winner Megan Mylan showcases new docu at KIFF

Nov 16, 2014, at 07:21 pm

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS) Megan Mylan, an American documentary film director, born in California and raised in Dallas, Texas is known for her films Lost Boys of Sudan and the 2008 Academy Award-winning Smile Pinki.

20th KIFF: The amazing true story of Paul Cox

Nov 13, 2014, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) Paul Cox, the Dutch-born filmmaker who later migrated to Australia, is heading the Jury of the International Competition this year at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). He also has his latest film Force of Destiny in the screening programme. The filmmaker's passion for India and everything Indian is now well-known.

Jennifer Day desires to play the lead in Rupesh Paul's film on missing plane

Nov 13, 2014, at 07:44 pm

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS) The logo of 'The Vanishing Act: The Untold Story of the MH 370 Crash' was launched in American Film Market (AFM) by director and writer of the flick, Rupesh Paul.

Aamir, Kiran support award winning documentary director

Nov 13, 2014, at 05:11 am

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao is all set to support yet another filmmaker after the makers of Ship of Theseus.

India's oldest, largest film society celebrates 50th year

Nov 12, 2014, at 08:02 am

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS) While cinegoers are feasting on the international films at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), a film society in the city, which is the oldest and largest in India and also forms a part of the KIFF every year, celebrates its 50 years of existence.

Ambatrao woos Puneites' hearts with 'Sanngto Aika'

Oct 13, 2014, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IBNS): Marathi superstar Sachin Pilgaonkar starrer 'Sanngto Aika' is winning hearts all over Pune.

'Sanngto Aika' opens with star studded premieres!

Oct 08, 2014, at 07:49 pm

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS) Noted Marathi film star Sachin Pilgaonkar's much awaited film 'Sanngto Aika' recently held two premiere shows in Mumbai and Pune respectively.

Kashish to screeen LGBT shorts at Manhattan India fest

Oct 03, 2014, at 03:27 am

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream annual LGBT film fest, will take some of its best short films to the Manhattan Short Film fest to be held in Mumbai from Oct at Sitara Studios, Dadar West.

Kamal Haasan hospitalised

Sep 17, 2014, at 02:32 am

Chennai, Sept 16 (IBNS): Southern superstar Kamal Haasan was admitted at a hospital in Chennai on Tuesday, reports said.

I&B Secretary Bimal Julka leads Indian delegation to Toronto International Film Festival

Sep 07, 2014, at 08:25 pm

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS): Secretary I&B Bimal Julka is leading the Indian delegation to the Toronto International Film Festival with the endeavour to showcase India's strengths' as a film shooting destination for foreign producers in India and promote joint collaborations amongst stakeholders within the policy framework.

Film on Indian lesbians creating waves

Aug 29, 2014, at 04:54 am

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Purple Skies, a feature documentary film about lesbians, bisexuals and transmen, directed by filmmaker and activist Sridhar Rangayan is creating waves internationally with screenings at several prominent festivals around the world.

North east cinema has played an important role in cultural integration: Bimal Julka

Aug 25, 2014, at 01:33 am

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Information and Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka has said that cinema has played a major role in the cultural integration of the country with the north-eastern states.

Camphor Cinema partners Von Ryans for distribution of 'Ramanuja' internationally

Aug 12, 2014, at 08:54 am

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): 'Camphor Cinema', independent film Production Company and producers of English--Tamil biopic 'Ramanujan' signed on with Von Ryans Entertainment for the international distribution of the film.

Daler Mehndi's first Marathi song released

Aug 06, 2014, at 08:43 am

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Singer Daler Mehndi's first Marathi track was released recently.

Shruti confirms upcoming film with superstar Vijay

Jul 16, 2014, at 07:32 pm

Chennai, July 16 (IBNS); Southern beauty Shruti Haasan has said she will share the screen space with Tamil superstar Vijay in the next film.

Docu on traffic cops awarded at Rolling Frames Short Film Festival

Jul 14, 2014, at 11:42 pm

Bangalore, July 14 (IBNS): Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), the leading 3D animation and VFX Institute, announced Monday that ‘The Resilient Bangalore Traffic Cop’, a documentary made by 14 students of MAAC has won the ‘Special Jury’ award at the 2nd edition of Rolling Frames Short Film Festival on 6th July in Bangalore.

Aishwarya misses Cannes appearance

May 17, 2014, at 12:51 am

Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): L'Oréal Paris ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was set to walk the red carpet at the Festival de Cannes on May 16, was not able to do so due to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) strike in France.

Shotformats launches Tiny TV for music lovers

May 15, 2014, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Shotformats, a digital media company that develops innovative digital platforms to service and reach audiences, recently launched 'Tiny TV', a data product which offers music video streaming and downloads.

IFFM honours Indian cinema

May 15, 2014, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IIFM) 2014, presented by the Victorian Government, finally came to a close on Sunday.

Green Gold Animation launches 'Mighty Raju Rio Calling’ merchandise

May 15, 2014, at 04:39 am

Mumbai, May 14 (IBNS): Green Gold Animation, the creators of Mighty Raju & Chhota Bheem have launched exclusive merchandise for the upcoming animation film 'Mighty Raju Rio Calling'.

Subhash Ghai's film school to 'Celebrate Cinema'

May 10, 2014, at 04:26 am

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS): Bollywood director Subhash Ghai's Film School Whistling Woods International is all set to host 'Celebrate Cinema' in two action packed days in the world of Indian Cinema on the May 17 and 18 at the campus.

Rajinikanth gets 220K fans within 24 hours of joining Twitter

May 07, 2014, at 03:37 am

Chennai, May 6 (IBNS): Southern star Rajinikanth was welcomed very warmly by his fans and within 24 hours of joining Twitter the actor has received 220K fan following.

'The Lunchbox' bags top spot at US Box Office

May 06, 2014, at 03:35 am

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): The film 'The Lunchbox' has become 2014’s top foreign film at US Box-Office, an official statement said.

Big B inaugurates IFFM

May 06, 2014, at 02:15 am

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) : The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), was recently inaugurated by the Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.

Satyajit Ray's visual script relased

May 04, 2014, at 04:16 am

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): On the 93rd birthday of legendary Indian film maker Satyajit Ray, Kolkata witnessed the release of an un-filmed visual script written by him.

President confers film awards, Gulzar receives Dada Saheb Phalke

May 04, 2014, at 03:51 am

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the film awards for the year 2013 in various categories at the 61st National Film Awards Function held at the VigyanBhawan here.

'Mighty Raju-Rio Calling' launches new song

May 03, 2014, at 04:12 am

Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): Green Gold Pictures' upcoming animated film 'Mighty Raju – Rio Calling' has launched their song "Rio shaher hai khushiyon ka."

LGBT film fest KASHISH will move to Liberty Cinema

Apr 30, 2014, at 02:34 am

Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS) In its fifth year KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2014 will move to a new venue - the iconic Liberty Cinema at New Marine Lines in Mumbai.