Mumbai: At the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), renowned filmmaker Daniela Volker, Director of the documentary ‘The Commandant’s Shadow,’ highlighted the immense potential for international co-productions in India. Speaking at a press conference, Volker emphasized, “Being a vast country, there is so much content in India. India is bursting with fascinating tales and I…
Mumbai: “Nothing is more dramatic than reality; it is interesting in itself. Reality is the only key to making a documentary,” stated Audrius Stonys, renowned film director, producer, and professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, during his session ‘Motivating Stories: Originality and Ingenuity’ at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. Stonys,…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion today titled “Biographical Documentaries versus Biopics: The Blurring of Boundaries.” The session delved into the nuanced debate between these two genres, exploring their delicate distinctions and coexistence within the film industry. Renowned figures from the film industry, including veteran film director and…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival was graced by the presence of acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and cinematographer Alphonse Roy, who conducted a Master Class on “Exploring the Wilderness: Indian Wildlife Documentaries and Conservation Efforts.” During the session, Roy discussed the challenges and intricacies of creating documentaries focused on Indian wildlife and conservation initiatives. Roy…
Mumbai: “India is a powerhouse of content. With high creative ambition and a global mindset, our content can go global,” said internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ketan Mehta during an engaging panel discussion at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. Mehta, a pioneer in the field of animation and digital visual effects in India, asserted…
Mumbai: Renowned wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu captivated audiences at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today as he shared his insights into the art of storytelling in wildlife filmmaking and announced his latest ambitious project. “It’s easy to get footage, but difficult to spot a captivating and fascinating story as all footage doesn’t tell…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
