Film

2024 - 11 - 21

Lights, Camera... Drama! The Epic Transformation of India's Film Bazaar!

Bidjara Kumari - Film Bazaar - Home Before Night - Indian cinema - Interactive cinema - International Film Festival of India - Rust movie - Stree sequel

From tech-savvy interactive cinema to emotional narratives, India's Film Bazaar is reshaping the cinematic landscape! 🎬✨

India's Film Bazaar is turning up the heat this season! As the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) gears up to showcase a diverse lineup at the prestigious IFFI Goa film festival, managing director Prithul Kumar has unveiled exciting new sections and dedicated focuses aimed at the youth audience. With over 350 projects slated for presentation, including web series for the first time, this year's event promises a rich tapestry of innovation and storytelling from filmmakers across the globe.

Compelling narratives continue to take center stage, exemplified by the presence of renowned filmmaker Anasuya Sengupta, who has won accolades at Cannes. Gubbara Entertainment features her alongside Venice alum, Sushma Khadepaun, presenting a slate bursting with fresh projects. Meanwhile, the enlightening, cross-cultural drama 'Home Before Night' is set to make waves as it heads to the Film Bazaar, blending heartwarming storytelling with sci-fi elements that captivates the imagination. Indian cinema is ready to push boundaries and explore new horizons.

On another front, the world of film has been reflecting on the bittersweet journey of 'Rust', a Western that faced tragic circumstances on set. The independent film's premiere at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland marks a significant milestone three years after a devastating accident took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Director Joel Souza, who survived the incident, expressed the film's debut as both a celebration of artistry and a somber reminder of loss, echoing the strong emotions that this narrative encompasses.

Finally, as technology intersects with storytelling, Indian startup Vireza is on the cutting edge with its interactive cinema app at the Film Bazaar, allowing audiences more engagement with films in real-time. The innovation vibe doesn’t stop there; director Tribeny Rai is determined to reshape societal perceptions of women through her work. With dynamic narratives and tech innovations, India's Film Bazaar is poised to cement its status as a cinematic powerhouse.

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India's NFDC Boss Details Film Bazaar Growth, IFFI Festival ... (Variety)

NFDC's Film Bazaar adds series focus and new sections at IFFI Goa film festival, as managing director Prithul Kumar details market and youth program.

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Cannes Winner Joins Ex-Netflix Producer's Slate at India's Film Bazaar (Variety)

Gubbara Entertainment unveils slate at India's Film Bazaar, including projects with Cannes winner Anasuya Sengupta and Venice alum Sushma Khadepaun.

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Migrant Drama 'Home Before Night' Heads to India's Film Bazaar (Variety)

Ana Tiwary's indiVisual films - international is bringing 'Home Before Night,' a cross-cultural drama with sci-fi elements, to India's Film Bazaar.

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Rust premieres at Polish film festival three years after shooting (BBC News)

The western Rust has premiered in Poland, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on set in New Mexico.

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DC Film Franchise History: Book Sells From Variety Journalist (Variety)

Crown Publishing has acquired worldwide rights to an upcoming book by Variety's Tatiana Siegel about the sweeping history of the DC film franchise.

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'Rust' Movie Review: It's As Compelling, Tragic As You Think (Vulture)

The finished 'Rust' movie, starring Alec Baldwin, is an appropriately unvarnished western, starring a lead actor visibly shaken by his experience making it.

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'Rust' Filmmakers: Why Film Was Completed After Halyna Hutchins ... (Variety)

'Rust' director Joel Souza explains why the troubled Western was later completed after DP Halyna Hutchins was accidentally killed during filming.

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'Rust' director says film's premiere is 'bittersweet' (NBC News)

More than three years after the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust,” the film finally made its debut Wednesday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland.

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Three years after fatal shooting on set, Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' has ... (PBS NewsHour)

Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna ...

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'Rust' To premiere At Polish Film Festival Three Years After On-Set ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Director Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting, will introduce the movie at the Camerimage film festival -- known for celebrating cinematography -- in ...

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Indian Tech Startup's Interactive Cinema App Unveiled at Film Bazaar (Variety)

Indian technology startup Vireza is developing a mobile application that allows audiences to interact with films in real-time.

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'Shape of Momo' Aims to Reshape Women's Position in Society (Variety)

Director Tribeny Rai, who once took on hard labor to prove that women are not weak, now attempts to use film to convey a similar message.

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With Indian stories booming globally, Film Bazaar plots its biggest ... (Screen International)

More than 350 projects will be presented at India's biggest market; web series included for the first time.

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'Stree,' Indian Horror Hit Film Set for Multiple Sequels (Variety)

'Stree 2' India's second highest grossing film of 2024, is poised to be joined by one or more sequels that will shoot in Madhya Pradesh state.

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'The Mask' Was Supposed to Be a Horror Film, Says Chuck Russell: (Variety)

Legendary Hollywood director and producer Charles 'Chuck' Russell says that the breakout film “The Mask” was originally conceived as a horror picture.

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“This Probably Shouldn't Be a Film … But It Is” (Public Books)

We're watching a film about the making of a film—called My First Film—and the film's director, Zia Anger, masterfully handles the layers of artifice. Not only ...

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'Black Christmas' Gets 4K Re-release from American Genre Film ... (Variety)

The American Genre Film Archive is giving a 4K theatrical re-release to Bob Clark's classic holiday horror 'Black Christmas' starting Dec. 7.

Film and Discussion; Rescue Story: Saving Companion Animals by ... (Saint Michael's College)

Film and Discussion; Rescue Story: Saving Companion Animals by Daniel Gartzke Thursday, November 21, at 4:30 p.m. Media Creation Studio, Saint Edmund's.

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Anashwar Media Launches With 'Taxi Driver' at Film Bazaar (Variety)

Prasanna Ajarekar has launched Anashwar Media and Entertainment, marking the company's debut with director Nikhil Mahajan's 'Taxi Driver.'

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Six Inches of Soil – sustainability film screening on 27 November ... (Bournemouth University)

We are committed to progressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), as highlighted in our SDG Report 2024. Sustainability Screenings is ...

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Film Bazaar Work-in-Progress: Ridham Janve's 'Hunter's Moon' (Variety)

Ridham Janve's 'Hunter's Moon,' which appears as a work in progress project at the Film Bazaar in Goa, is a high-altitude test of human nature.

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Aboriginal-Indian Film 'Bidjara Kumari' Unveiled at Film Bazaar (Variety)

'Bidjara Kumari,' a pioneering feature film bridging Australian Aboriginal and Indian cultures, is in the works.

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Here's why South Indian actors and film producers are buying ... (Hindustan Times)

Several South Indian actors and film producers prefer to buy real estate in Mumbai as the market offers them price appreciation and liquidity, say experts.

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IFFI 2024: Aboriginal-Indian film 'Bidjara Kumari' announced at the ... (The Hindu)

'Bidjara Kumari', a film uniting Australian aboriginal and Indian cultures, was announced at the International Film Festival of India.

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Leicester (De Montfort University)

The first ever festival dedicated to sparking global conversations via contemporary Chinese cinema in the Midlands, is set to return to Leicester for a ...

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Female Rights Drama 'Just Like Her Mother' Sets Up at Film Bazaar (Variety)

Civic Studios is presenting 'Just Like Her Mother,' a series exploring the women's rights movement through an intergenerational story, at Film Bazaar.

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Indian Indies Face Distribution Issues Despite Global Festival Success (Variety)

A panel of film industry veterans at India's Film Bazaar highlighted both opportunities and challenges facing independent Indian cinema.

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Festival In Focus: Alternativa Film Project Kicks Off Inaugural Film ... (Deadline)

The festival, which takes place this year in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta and runs from November 22-28, will host screenings of nominated films from ...

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Alternativa Film Project Head Liza Surganova Talks Second Edition ... (Deadline)

The Alternativa Film Awards will arrive in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Nov 29. It is organized by the Alternativa Film Project and supported by inDrive.

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Spanish/Welsh film based on real-life stories of refugees in ... (Swansea University)

A film showing the difficulties faced by an African refugee in Spain, which was inspired by the real-life stories of refugees in Swansea, has been shown in ...

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Khadija Alami's K Films Boards Moroccan Doc Project 'Bardi' (Variety)

The feature, which is currently being edited, will be pitched at this year's Atlas Workshops at the Marrakech Film Festival.

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Alseni Bathily Boards Linda Lô's 'Lucky Girl' from Maneki Films (Variety)

Lö's feature debut, 'Lucky Girl' is one of the buzz titles at this year's high caliber Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech Festival.

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SWAC investigating if Jackson State had UAPB practice film - ESPN (ESPN)

A UAPB player informed the coaching staff he was told by a Jackson State player that Tigers defensive players were in the Jackson State team facility ...

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The Grand Salmon film screening happening Nov. 26 (Nevada Today)

Reynolds School alumna Brooke Hess returns to campus to share her film, The Grand Salmon, with the University community.

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