New York Indian Film Festival: News
Article Hindi
Wanted to focus on the marginality of characters in Nazarband, says Suman Mukhopadhyay
The filmmaker opened up on how he contemporized Ashapurna Devi’s short story Chuti Nakoch and chose the narrative that he wanted to present to the viewer.
Article
Most people try to slot me in comedy because of my personality, says Nehpal Gautam
The actor, who plays a major role in the drama Uljhan, speaks about his career and the long journey of his debut film which is making the festival rounds now.
Article Indian
Sthalpuran, Fire In The Mountains, Pinki Elli? to be screened at New York Indian Film Festival
The latest edition of the festival is backed by MovieSaints and will begin on 4 June and conclude on 13 June.
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New York Indian Film Festival will open with Pinki Elli? on 4 June
Ajitpal Singh's Fire In The Mountains has been selected as the closing film of the festival which will run till 13 June.
Review English
Saving Chintu review: Well-intentioned but far from effective
The short film, which is being screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, addresses the important issues of discrimination and prejudice but isn’t able to execute its vision well.
Review English
Take 2 review: Shallow exploration of the reigniting of relationships
Though the short film has its heart in the right place, it offers contrived solutions in this story about a disillusioned filmmaker rediscovering his creative spirit through his granddaughter.
Article Malayalam
Nivin Pauly wins Best Actor, Moothon Best Film at New York Indian Film Festival
Garggi Ananthan was chosen Best Actress for J Geetha’s Run Kalyani, while the Best Director award went to Achal Mishra for Gamak Ghar at the festival which was held virtually this year.
Review Malayalam
Moothon review: Nivin Pauly shines in this dark and visceral drama
Geethu Mohandas transports you from a beautiful coastal town in Lakshadweep to dingy rooms and dirty bylanes in Mumbai in Moothon.
Article Hindi
Kastoori is inspired by Iranian cinema, says filmmaker Vinod Kamble
Vinod Kamble speaks about his filmmaking journey and the struggle he had to go through to fund and make his debut film.
Review Hindi
Aani Maani review: Brave attempt at narrating an uncomfortable truth
The feature film, directed by Fahim Irshaad, portrays without drama the current political situation in Uttar Pradesh.
Article American Indian
We are about getting your film discovered, says MovieSaints COO Anupama Bose
This year, the New York Indian Film Festival has tied up with MovieSaints, an online box office for curated independent films, for its virtual edition.
Review Malayalam
Run Kalyani review: An affirmative, poetic journey to self-determination
Documentary filmmaker Geetha J’s feature film debut brings to the fore issues of class and gender, highlighting female solidarity and labour.
Article Hindi
Online festivals were always an option, but no one thought about it: NYIFF director Aseem Chhabra
The New York Indian Film Festival goes live tomorrow till 2 August on the video-on-demand platform MovieSaints.
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Run Kalyani and Moothon to be opening and closing films at New York Indian Film Festival
Tanuja Chandra's Aunty Sudha, Aunty Radha is among the documentaries that will be screened at the festival.
Article Hindi Marathi
NYIFF 2019: Sir, Tillotama Shome, Ritesh Batra chosen Best Film, Actress, Director
The 19th edition of the festival ended with an awards night on 12 May. Sunny Pawar (Chippa) was chosen Best Child Actor.
Article Hindi
Sunny Pawar made my job very easy, says Chippa director Safdar Rahman
Chippa, which was screened yesterday at the New York Indian Film Festival, is a rare film that explores Kolkata by night.