Women Filmmakers Share Insights at MIFF’s “Unveiling Her Story” Session

Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the power of women’s narratives through an insightful session titled “Unveiling Her Story: Exploring Women’s Narratives through Documentary Filmmaking.” Moderated by Queen Hazarika, a prominent documentary narrator, the session featured acclaimed women filmmakers including National Film Award winners Srishti Lakhera, Farha Khatun, Prerana Barbarooah, and the…

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MIFF 2024 Highlights Urgency of Environmental Action in Engaging Session with Joëlle Chesselet

Mumbai: “We can’t dither when nature is perishing. We can’t dither when nature is on the verge of devastation due to careless human hazards,” said Joëlle Chesselet, director of the eco-psychological documentary My Mercury, during an enlightening In-Conversation session at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). The session, titled “In the Age of Anthropocene,…

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MIFF 2024 Launches Animation Crash Course & VFX Pipeline Workshop Led by Warner Brothers’ Rahul Babu Kannikkara

Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has proudly launched its eagerly awaited Animation Crash Course & VFX Pipeline workshop, led by Rahul Babu Kannikkara, a Senior Animator at Warner Brothers. This exclusive, five-day intensive program, organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), began yesterday and is now unfolding with great enthusiasm at…

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MIFF 2024 Celebrates “Asian Women Filmmakers” with Curated Film Package

Mumbai, June 18, 2024 – The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) proudly presents a special curated package titled “Asian Women Filmmakers,” celebrating the power, resilience, and creativity of women in the film industry. This unique collection, presented by the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, highlights themes of empowerment, the pursuit of…

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Chhatergala Tunnel Project Approved for Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar: The highly anticipated Chhatergala tunnel project, costing around Rs. 4000 crore, is set to be executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Additionally, underpasses along the Kathua Express corridor section will be constructed wherever demanded by the public, announced Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh after a comprehensive meeting chaired by Union Minister of…

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MIFF 2024 Highlights: Ekta Mittal’s ‘Gumnaan Din’ Delves into Migration and Longing

Mumbai: The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 featured a profound short fiction film, “Gumnaan Din” (Missing Days), directed by Ekta Mittal. This evocative film, which explores the poignant themes of separation and longing through the lives of migrant workers, was showcased as part of the ‘Berlinale Spotlight: Berlinale Shorts Package’ at MIFF. Originally selected…

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MIFF 2024 Hosts Insightful Panel on AI’s Transformative Role in Filmmaking

Mumbai: The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 showcased an illuminating panel discussion titled ‘The Magic of AI,’ focusing on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the film industry. The session delved into the scope, applications, and ethical considerations of AI technology in filmmaking, presenting a balanced view of its advantages and potential drawbacks….

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MIFF-2024: Panel Discussion on the Power of Documentary Films to Drive Social Change

Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2024) hosted a compelling panel discussion today titled “Unlocking the Force: Using Documentary Films to Promote Social Transformation.” The session featured veteran Kannada film director, actor, and producer Dr. T. S. Nagabharana, who shared his insights on the influential role of documentaries in catalyzing societal change. The discussion, moderated…

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Mumbai International Film Festival Premieres “My Mercury” Documentary

Mumbai: The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films hosted the international premiere of the documentary “My Mercury” today. Directed by Joelle Chesselet, the film offers an intimate and challenging exploration of her brother Yves Chesselet’s life, a solitary conservationist on Mercury Island off the coast…

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Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida Reviews Mission Shakti Initiatives

Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, assessed various schemes and activities under the Department of Mission Shakti, emphasizing its pivotal role in the state’s development. During the session, Parida acknowledged the substantial progress Mission Shakti has made in empowering women across Odisha. She highlighted the initiative’s significant…

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