Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Belarus by showcasing a special package of four Belarusian films. This initiative underscored the significance of cultural exchange and the strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Belarus. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of MIFF 2024, Yuri Aleksei, Director…
Mumbai: The 18th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted an engaging panel discussion today on “From Script to Screen: The Challenges and Triumphs of International Co-Production.” The session explored the intricate process of cross-border collaborations in filmmaking, addressing the complexities and triumphs encountered from screenplay to screen. The panel featured an esteemed…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the illustrious career of legendary Czech animation filmmaker Jiri Trnka with a retrospective session titled “From Theatrical Puppetry to Cinematic Perspective – A New Journey in European Animation.” The event featured renowned ethnologist and French animation filmmaker Olivier Catherin, who shared his admiration and in-depth knowledge…
Mumbai: On the sidelines of the ongoing 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), the Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA) organized an Open Forum to address the topic, “Creating New Opportunities for Documentary Funding.” Esteemed speakers from the film industry shared their insights, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions for the financial viability of documentary films…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion today on “Dissemination of Shorts: Penetration, Reach, and Exposure,” drawing insights from distinguished filmmakers and industry experts. Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck, filmmaker and head of Berlinale Shorts, opened the discussion with a powerful analogy, likening short films to poetry. “Short film is like a…
Mumbai: The ongoing 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2024) witnessed an engaging panel discussion today on the evolving landscape of documentaries in the realm of Web Series and OTT Platforms. Titled ‘Web Series/OTT Platforms – An Elusive Platform for Documentaries,’ the session delved into the challenges faced by documentary filmmakers and the pivotal role of…
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking initiative at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), seven documentaries focusing on socially significant subjects were presented to corporate leaders at the festival venue, NFDC – FD premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai. This unique session aimed to bridge the gap between documentary filmmakers and the corporate world, promoting collaborations through Corporate…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) witnessed a captivating In-Conversation session titled ‘Beyond Boundaries,’ featuring celebrated filmmakers and cinematographers R.V. Ramani and Sunny Joseph. This insightful dialogue immersed the audience in the artistry and philosophy of cinematography, offering profound insights and thought-provoking discussions. Opening the session, Sunny Joseph underscored the essence of originality in…
Mumbai: In a heartwarming event at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), Divyang students from Sanskar Dham Vidyalaya and Victoria Memorial School for the Blind enjoyed a special screening of films interpreted in Indian Sign Language. This initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity featured episodes of “Little Krishna,” “The Crossover,” and “Jai Jagannath,” with special audio…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted an enthralling ‘In-Conversation’ session with master cinematographer Santosh Sivan, titled ‘Visual Symbolism from Images to Narrative Meaning,’ at the NFDC complex today. Renowned for his contributions to Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, as well as international projects, Sivan shared his profound insights on the art of cinematography….
