IFFI: News
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017 pays homage to Tom Alter with Ocean Of An Old Man
The slow pace of the film is its strength and also its weakness.
Article Hindi
Films Division doubles MIFF cash award to Rs10 lakh: Festival director Manish Desai
The 2018 edition of MIFF will be held from 28 January- 3 February in the Films Division premises, Mumbai, for the first time.
Article Konkani
IFFI is exposing us to great world cinema: Konkani film director Brijesh Kakodker
Brijesh Kakodker's Konkani film Tiffin Box was screened at the ongoing IFFI 2017. In a conversation with Cinestaan.com, the first time director talks about the effects of IFFI on Konkani cinema, his film, and more.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017 Open Forum: 'Social media an enabler, not competitor for documentary filmmaking'
Panellists, however, added a caveat that the authenticity of videos needs to be verified as they have the potential to create social unrest.
Review Hindi
Pushkar Puran review: Kamal Swaroop’s tryst with the historical yet commercial city
Swaroop sets out to find the echo of the city, which Calasso’s works mention, in Pushkar as it stands today.
Article Malayalam
IFFI 2017: S Durga to be screened for Indian Panorama jury today
The screening for the 10-member jury will be held at the festival grounds in Panaji, Goa.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Desperately want to make another film in India, says Shekhar Kapur
The director, who was supposed to make his comeback with the film Paani, said there is no creativity without madness.
Article Malayalam
IFFI 2017: We don’t need the undeclared Emergency going on right now, says Lijin Jose
The filmmaker expressed dismay at the lack of protest at IFFI against the targeting of films and filmmakers.
Article Hindi
Shekhar Kapur stands up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmavati
The Bandit Queen (1994) director said India as a society is in an absolute and desperate flux.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: If you are a good actor, a passport-size photo is enough, says Mukesh Chhabra
Hindi cinema's leading casting director advises actors to work more on their acting skills than on their biceps and portfolios.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Bhumi Pednekar recalls when women in Hindi films had no profession
The Toilet: Ek Prem Katha actress highlighted the various ways in which women were and are stereotyped in the movies.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Manto more relevant now than ever, says Rasika Dugal
The actress, speaking on the sidelines of the festival, said there is a threat to freedom of expression in every aspect, not just cinema, today.
Article Bengali Hindi
IFFI 2017 Open Forum: Film personalities rue abuse of technology
TV director and consultant Syam GK said producers and filmmakers are abusing technology to economize on production, giving artistes no scope to perform.
Article Marathi
IFFI 2017: Marathi cinema yet to find balance between content and commerce, says Prasad Oak
The well-known actor and first-time director also spoke of the importance of keeping theatres alive and not getting carried away with online streaming platforms.
Review Hindi
Chutney review: Revenge served with a dash of the sweet and sour
The film tells a spicy tale with brilliant performances from all the artistes whose roles are so well defined that we can get into their lives despite the short runtime.
Article Assam Marathi
IFFI 2017: Flagbearers of regional cinema – Rajesh Mapuskar, Bidyut Kotoky, Manouj Kadaamh
Directors of Ventilator, Xhoixobote Dhemalite, and Kshitij – A Horizon in an open discussion with the media.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Digital is undercutting the idea of iconism, says Shekhar Kapur
In a panel discussion, Kapur explained the existence of gatekeepers and how inertia was being sucked out of the system due to the digital space.
Article English (India)
IFFI 2017: Goa CM Manohar Parrikar launches poster of Konkani film Amizade
The film, about four friends, is set in Goa and directed by Aniket Arun Naik.
Article Hindi
Justaju trailer: Prakash Jha returns as a man keeping up with changing times
With a talented cast of Sarika, Shishir Sharma, and Omkar Das Manikpuri, Mudassir Mashalkar's film talks about the loneliness that envelops a crowded city.
Article Hindi
IFFI 2017: Film school helps to create network, sustain career in filmmaking, agree panellists
At an open forum on the ‘Need for film courses and training to meet present-day demand’, panellists spoke about the perks of a formal education in filmmaking, though some believed some things about the craft cannot be taught.