Friday, November 22, 2024

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI 2024-5,000 Films will be restored under...

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI 2024-5,000 Films will be restored under...:   Over 5,000 Films of different languages in the 4K digital format will be restored under National Film Heritage Mission Union Minister for ...

55th IFFI 2024-5,000 Films will be restored under National Film Heritage Mission

 


Over 5,000 Films of different languages in the 4K digital format will be restored under National Film Heritage Mission


Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that the 54 edition of International film festival of India (IFFI 54) was a celebration of unity in diversity, embodying the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family One Future’, bringing together creative minds, filmmakers, cinema lovers, and cultural enthusiasts from across the globe. This edition of IFFI was truly extraordinary, filled with notable firsts and ground breaking achievements that showcased the best of filmmaking”, he said while delivering a video message at the closing ceremony of IFFI. Shri Thakur noted that the 54 IFFI showcased around 250 films, totaling close to 30,000 minutes of viewing, representing 68 international and 17 Indian languages from 78 countries. “The festival featured 23 Masterclasses, In-Conversation sessions, some accessible both physically and virtually. Close to 50 Gala Red carpets organised during the festival provided a boost to the whole celebration,” he said. The Minister also acknowledged the support of the esteemed jury members whose valuable time and dedicated efforts played a pivotal role in shaping this edition of the festival. Highlighting the efforts towards inclusivity and accessibility made by IFFI, the Minister said that films were specially curated for differently abled film-lovers so that they could enjoy the beauty of cinema at big screens with the help of sign language and audio descriptions. “We made sure to include more than 40 movies directed by women, celebrating their talent”, he added. 

Saturday, November 16, 2024

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI2024-Best Debut Director of Indian Featur...

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI2024-Best Debut Director of Indian Featur...:   New Award Category:‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film’-Official Selection 1 Boong-Lakshmipriya Devi- Manipuri 2. Gharat Ganpati -...

55th IFFI2024-Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film’-Official Selection

 



New Award Category:‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film’-Official Selection







1 Boong-Lakshmipriya Devi- Manipuri

2. Gharat Ganpati -Navjyot Bandiwadekar -Marathi

3.Mikka Bannada Hakki (Bird of a Different Feather)- Manohara K -Kannada 

4.Razakar (Silent Genocide of Hyderabad)- Yata Satyanarayana -Telugu 

5. Thanupp (The Cold) -Ragesh Narayanan -Malayalam

Thursday, November 14, 2024

MeeraSahib Online: 75th Berlin International Film Festival 2025-Todd ...

MeeraSahib Online: 75th Berlin International Film Festival 2025-Todd ...:   Berlinale selects Todd Haynes as international competition jury president for 2025 US director Todd Haynes will be president of the intern...

MeeraSahib Online: 75th Berlin International Film Festival 2025-Todd ...

MeeraSahib Online: 75th Berlin International Film Festival 2025-Todd ...:   Berlinale selects Todd Haynes as international competition jury president for 2025 US director Todd Haynes will be president of the intern...

75th Berlin International Film Festival 2025-Todd Haynes heads the Jury

 


Berlinale selects Todd Haynes as international competition jury president for 2025

US director Todd Haynes will be president of the international jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.Tricia Tuttle, heading into her first edition as director of the Berlinale, described Haynes as “a dazzlingly gifted writer and director with an impressive range; his body of work is at once stylistically versatile but also unmistakably his.”



അടുത്തവർഷം 2025 ,ബർലിൻ അന്തർദേശിയ ചലച്ചിത്രോത്സവത്തിന്റെ ജൂറിയെ ഇപ്പോഴെ തീരുമാനിച്ചുകഴിഞ്ഞു .Todd Haynes ജൂറി തലവനും .ലോകത്തെ മികച്ച ചലച്ചിത്രമേളകളെല്ലാം സൂഷ്മമായി മുന്നൊരുക്കങ്ങൾ നടത്തും ,ചിത്രങ്ങൾ ഷോർട്ട് ലിസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്തുതുടങ്ങും

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI-Films vying for Golden Peacock

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI-Films vying for Golden Peacock:    Films  competing  for the Golden Peacock at 55th IFFI.  Fifteen films  will compete for the Golden Peacock award at the 55th Internationa...

55th IFFI-Films vying for Golden Peacock

 

Monday, November 11, 2024

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI will honor four legendary film personali...

MeeraSahib Online: 55th IFFI will honor four legendary film personali...:   Raj Kapoor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rafi, and Tapan Sinha will be honoured with IFFI Centenary Tribute Indian Film industry legendary pers...

55th IFFI will honor four legendary film personalities.

 


55th IFFI 2024-18th NFDC Film Bazar-6 FILMS IN PROGRESS LAB

 


MeeraSahib Online: 18th Film Bazar organised by NFDC in the ensuing 5...

MeeraSahib Online: 18th Film Bazar organised by NFDC in the ensuing 5...:     Film Bazaar was initiated by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in 2007 and has evolved into South Asia's global film ...

18th Film Bazar organised by NFDC in the ensuing 55th IFFI 2024




  Film Bazaar was initiated by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in 2007 and has evolved into South Asia's global film market. It is organized every year alongside the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.Incorporated in the year 1975, National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) was formed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, with the primary objective of promoting Indian cinema and showcasing it across the world.Over the years, NFDC has produced noteworthy films with acclaimed filmmakers. Ghare-Baire (Satyajit Ray), Gandhi (Richard Attenborough), The Making of the Mahatma (Shyam Benegal), Salaam Bombay (Mira Nair), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (Kundan Shah), Mirch Masala (Ketan Mehta), The Lunchbox (Ritesh Batra), The Good Road (Gyan Correa) to name a few.Over the years, films such as Lunch Box, Margarita With A Straw, Chauthi Koot, Qissa, Ship of Theseus, Titli, Court, Anhe Ghode Da Daan, Miss Lovely, Dum Lagake Haisha, Liar's Dice and Thithi have been through one or more programs of the Bazaar.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

55th IFFI 2024-18th NFDC announces 18th edition of Film Bazar

  NFDC India announces selection for Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar 21 Feature Films, 8 Web Series from 7 Countries; Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar to witness Diverse Global Narratives NFDC Film Bazaar partners with Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) .The 18 edition of the NFDC Film Bazaar has announced its official selection for the Co-Production Market featuring 21 feature films and 8 web series from seven countries. Film Bazaar is organized every year alongside the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled to take place from 20 to 28 November, 2024 in Goa. This year also the Film Bazaar is scheduled  from 20 to 24 November 2024, at the Marriott Resort in Goa.

Monday, November 4, 2024

55TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024- AUSTRALIA COUNTRY FOCUS

 



IFFI 2024: Australia chosen as the festival's 'Country of Focus'

The present edition -55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa) will feature Australia in the 'Country Focus' segment.

The "Country of Focus" segment is a key feature of IFFI, offering a dedicated platform for showcasing a nation's best contemporary films. This inclusion reflects the growing collaboration between the Indian and Australian film industries. IFFI will present a curated selection of seven Australian films, showcasing the unique cultural identity of Australia and reflecting the vibrant spectrum of stories from its Indigenous and contemporary communities. Participation in Film Bazaar: Film Bazaar, the largest South Asian film market held alongside IFFI, will see significant Australian participation, with a strong delegation from Screen Australia, State Screen Commissions, and Ausfilm, the agency promoting Australia as a filming destination. They will present their offerings, including Australian locations and incentives, at the special Film Office exhibition area. The Film Bazaar will also feature a Producers' delegation, with up to six producers receiving funding from the Australian Government to attend and explore co-production opportunities. Additionally, a special Australian Co-production Day will provide delegates from both countries with networking opportunities.This edition of Film Bazaar will also showcase the Australian project 'Home Before Night' as one of its official entries in the Co-Production Market. A dedicated panel discussion in the Knowledge Series will focus on co-production opportunities between the two countries.A major attraction will be a Cinematography Master Class led by Academy Award-winning cinematographer John Seale, known for his work on iconic films such as 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'The English Patient'. This session will delve into his artistic journey and offer invaluable technical insights to budding filmmakers and enthusiasts. Seale will be participating as part of the Australian delegation.


MeeraSahib Online: 2024-2025 International Film Festivals Calendar

MeeraSahib Online: 2024-2025 International Film Festivals Calendar:   Festival festival everywhere . 2024  2025 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS CALENDAR  Ongoing Hawai’i International Film Festival , US - Octobe...

29th IFFK-International Film Festival of Kerala 2024 -Selection

 
















MeeraSahib Online: 2024-2025 International Film Festivals Calendar

MeeraSahib Online: 2024-2025 International Film Festivals Calendar:   Festival festival everywhere . 2024  2025 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS CALENDAR  Ongoing Hawai’i International Film Festival , US - Octobe...

2024-2025 International Film Festivals Calendar

 



Festival festival everywhere .

2024  2025 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS CALENDAR 


Ongoing

Hawai’i International Film Festival, US - October 2-November 10

Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan - October 28-November 6

Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, Spain - October 30-November 5

Ojai Film Festival, US - October 31-November 17

Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Greece - October 31-November 10

Denver Film Festival, US - November 1-10

Leeds International Film Festival, UK - November 1-17 

London Korean Film Festival, UK - November 1-13

Northern Lights Film Festival, Estonia - November 4-17

November

American Film Market, US - November 5-10

French Film Festival, UK - November 6-December 12

Nordic Film Days Luebeck, Germany - November 6-10

NY Baltic Film Festival, US - November 6-17

Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, US - November 6-10

Stockholm International Film Festival, Sweden - November 6-17

Cork International Film Festival, Ireland - November 7-17

European Film Forum Scanorama, Lithuania - November 7-21

Glimmerglass Film Days, US - November 7-11

AMT International Film Festival, US - November 8-10

CineCity Brighton Film Festival, UK - November 8-17

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, US - November 8-17

Quezon City International Film Festival, Philippines - November 8-17

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia - November 8-24

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, Netherlands - November 13-24

Sound Unseen, US - November 13-17

Three Rivers Film Festival, US - November 13-20

Camerimage, Poland - November 16-23

Pittsburgh Shorts, US - November 21-24

TorinoFilmLab Meeting Event, Italy - November 21-23

London Baltic Film Festival, UK - November 28-December 1

Marrakech International Film Festival, Morocco - November 29-December 7

December

Another Hole in the Head Genre Film Festival, US - December 1-25

Whistler Film Festival, Canada - December 4-8

Athens Avant-Garde Film Festival, Greece - December 5-15

Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudia Arabia - December 5-14

Sound Unseen, US - December 12-15

Les Arcs Film Festival, France - December 14-21

Previous Events

Saint Augustine Film Festival, US - January 11-14

Palm Springs International Film Festival, US - January 4-15

FIPADOC Documentary Film Festival, France - January 19-27

Sundance Film Festival, US - January 18-28

Ostend Film Festival, Belgium - January 26-February 3

International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands - January 25-February 4

Goteborg Film Festival, Sweden - January 26-February 4

DocPoint Helsinki Documentary Film Festival, Finland - January 30-February 4

SCAD TVFest, US - February 7-10

Victoria Film Festival, Canada - February 2-11

European Film Market, Germany - February 15-21

Berlin International Film Festival, Germany - February 15-25

Dublin International Film Festival, Ireland - February 22-March 2

Sun Valley Film Festival, US - February 28-March 3

Romford Horror Film Festival, UK - February 29-March 3

True/False Film Fest, US - February 29-March 3

Australian International Documentary Conference, Australia - March 3-6

Qumra, Qatar - March 1-6

Cartoon Movie, France - March 5-7

FrightFest Glasgow, UK - March 7-9

Glasgow Film Festival, UK - February 28-March 10

Luxembourg City Film Festival, Luxembourg - February 29-March 10

Malaga Film Festival, Spain - March 1-10

Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival, UK - March 7-10

Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum, Hong Kong - March 11-13

Filmart, Hong Kong - March 11-14

SXSW, US - March 8-16

Borderlines Film Festival, UK - March 1-17

Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival, US - March 7-17

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Greece - March 7-17

Hebden Bridge Film Festival, UK - March 15-17

Screen Forever, Australia - March 19-21

CPH:DOX, Denmark - March 13-24

Sofia International Film Festival, Bulgaria - March 13-24

Manchester Film Festival, UK - March 15-24

Series Mania, France - March 17-24

Hippodrome Silent Film Festival, UK - March 20-24

Sofia Meetings, Bulgaria - March 20-24

Sonoma International Film Festival, US - March 20-24

Garden State Film Festival, US - March 21-24

Vilnius International Film Festival, Lithuania - March 14-27

Screen Forever Online Market, Australia - March 26-27

Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival Part 1, US - March 29-31

Red Lorry Film Festival, India - April 5-7

Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong - March 28-April 8

Diagonale, Austria - April 4-9

Canneseries, France - April 5-10

MIPTV, France - April 8-10

Cleveland International Film Festival, US - April 3-13

Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival, Vietnam - April 6-13

Miami Film Festival, US - April 5-14

Timeless Film Festival Warsaw, Poland - April 8-15

Visions Du Reel, Switzerland - April 12-21

Sands: International Film Festival Of St Andrews, UK - April 19-21

BCN Film Fest, Spain - April 18-26

Sunny Bunny, Ukraine - April 19-26

Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, Brazil - April 11-28

Istanbul Film Festival, Turkiye - April 17-28

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, US - April 25-30

Far East Film Festival, Italy - April 24-May 2

Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference, US - April 25-May 5

HotDocs, Canada - April 25-May 5

San Francisco International Film Festival, US - April 25-May 5

Jeonju International Film Festival, South Korea - May 1-10

DocsBarcelona, Spain - May 2-12

JFilm Festival, US - May 2-12

UK Asian Film Festival, UK - May 2-12

Seattle International Film Festival, US - May 9-19

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, US - May 15-19

Harlem International Film Festival, US - May 16-19

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, US - May 16-19

Marche Du Film, France - May 14-22

Cannes Film Festival, France - May 14-25

Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival Part 2, US - May 11-26

Romford Film Festival, UK - May 24-28

Docaviv, Israel - May 23-June 1

Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Canada - May 24-June 1

IndieLisboa International Film Festival, Portugal - May 23-June 2

Krakow Film Festival, Poland - May 26-June 2

Nippon Connection Film Festival, Germany - May 28-June 2

Mendocino Film Festival, US - May 30-June 2

New Media Film Festival, US - June 5-6

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, US - June 1-9

Lighthouse International Film Festival, US - June 5-9

Sundance Film Festival: London, UK - June 6-9

ECAM Forum, Spain - June 10-13

Sydney Film Festival, Australia - June 5-16

Tribeca Film Festival, US - June 5-16

Annecy International Animation Film Festival And Market, France - June 9-15

Bentonville Film Festival, US - June 10-16

American Black Film Festival, US - June 12-16

Provincetown International Film Festival, US - June 12-16

DC/DOX Film Festival, US - June 13-16

Sheffield DocFest, UK - June 12-17

Monte Carlo Television Festival, Monaco - June 14-18

CineEurope, Spain - June 17-20

Shanghai International Film Festival, China - June 14-23

Transilvania International Film Festival, Romania - June 14-23

Biarritz Film Festival Nouvelles Vagues, France - June 18-23

Oak Cliff Film Festival, US - June 20-23

Frameline International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, US - June 14-24

Palm Springs International ShortFest, US - June 18-24

Nantucket Film Festival, US - June 19-24

Oakville Film Festival, Canada - June 19-25

London Screenings, UK - June 24-26

Sunny Side Of The Doc, France - June 24-27

Raindance Film Festival, UK - June 19-28

Shanghai TV Festival, China - June 24-28

Dances With Films Festival, US - June 20-30

Kimolos International Film Festival, Greece - June 24-29

FID Marseille, France - June 25-30

Brussels International Film Festival, Belgium - June 25-July 3

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Czech Republic - June 28-July 6

Filmfest Munich, Germany - June 28-July 7

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), South Korea - July 4-14

Golden Apricot International Film Festival, Armenia - July 7-14

Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland - July 9-14

Ocean Films Husavik, Iceland - July 19-20

Japan Cuts, US - July 10-21

Waco Indie, US - July 18-21

New York Asian Film Festival, US July 12-28

Jerusalem Film Festival, Israel - July 18-28

New Horizons International Film Festival, Poland - July 18-28

Burgas International Film Festival, Bulgaria - July 20-26

Malaysia International Film Festival, Malaysia - July 21-28

Cinema Rediscovered, UK - July 24-28

Comic-Con, US - July 25-28

World Culture Film Festival, US - July 25-28

Doc Edge Festival, New Zealand - June 19-July 31

Woods Hole Film Festival, US - July 27-August 3

Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada - July 18-August 4

BlackStar Film Festival, US - August 1-4

Martha’s Vineyard American Film Festival, US - August 2-10

37ºSouth Market, Australia – August 8-11

San Diego International Children’s Film Festival, US - July 25-August 17

Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland - August 7-17

HollyShorts Film Festival, US - August 8-17

Edinburgh International Film Festival, UK - August 15-21

Sarajevo Film Festival, Bosnia & Herzegovina - August 16-23

The Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund, Norway - August 17-23

New Nordic Films, Norway - August 20-23

Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia - August 8-25

Sidewalk Film Festival, US - August 19-25

FrightFest, UK - August 22-26

SOUL Fest, UK - August 30-September 1

Venice Production Bridge, Italy - August 29-September 3

Venice International Film Festival, Italy - August 28-September 7

Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival, US - September 3-8

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada - September 5-15

Deauville American Film Festival, France - September 6-15

Camden International Film Festival, US - September 12-15

Prague Independent Film Festival, Czech Republic - September 12-15

Atlantic International Film Festival, Canada - September 11-18

Cheltenham International Film Festival, UK - September 13-22

Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival, Canada - September 14-22

Breckenridge Film Festival, US - September 19-22

Climate Film Festival, US - September 20-22

Women X Film Festival, UK - September 20-22

The Smalls Film Festival, UK - September 21-22

Women Over 50 Film Festival (in-person), UK - September 21

Boston Film Festival, US - September 18-23

San Sebastian International Film Festival, Spain - September 20-28

Calgary International Film Festival, Canada - September 19-29

Helsinki International Film Festival, Finland - September 19-29

International South Asian Film Festival of Canada, Canada - September 25-29

Pingyao International Film Festival, China - September 24-30

Monterrey International Film Festival, Mexico - September 25-October 2

DMZ Docs, South Korea - September 26-October 2

International Film Festival Schlingel, Germany - September 25-October 3

FilmFest Hamburg, Germany - September 26-October 5

Reykjavik International Film Festival, Iceland - September 26-October 6

Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada - September 26-October 6

Bolton International Film Festival, UK - October 2-6

Dinard Festival of British & Irish Film, France - October 2-6

Marbella International Film Festival, Spain - October 2-6

Women Over 50 Film Festival (online), UK - September 7-October 7

Unthinkable Film Festival, UK - October 2-7

Asian Contents & Film Market, South Korea - October 5-8

Film London Production Finance Market, UK - October 8-9

Busan International Film Festival, South Korea - October 2-11

RioMarket, Brazil - October 2-11

Athens International Film Festival, Greece - October 2-13

Festival do Rio - Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Brazil - October 3-13

New York Greek Film Expo, US - October 3-13

Sitges Film Festival, Spain - October 3-13

Zurich Film Festival, Switzerland - October 3-13

Boise Film Festival, US - October 10-13

New York Film Festival, US - September 27-October 14

Folkestone Documentary Film Festival, UK - October 12-17

BFI London Film Festival, UK - October 9-20

Film Fest Gent, Belgium - October 9-20

Dokumentale, Germany - October 10-20

Woodstock Film Festival, US - October 15-20

Chelsea Film Festival, US - October 16-20

Santa Fe International Film Festival, US - October 16-20

Nordic International Film Festival, US - October 17-20

Haifa International Film Festival, Israel - October 15-26

Bergen International Film Festival, Norway - October 16-24 

British Urban Film Festival, UK - October 17-25

Newport Beach Film Festival, US - October 17-24

MIPCOM, France - October 21-24

Chicago International Film Festival, US - October 16-27

Green Film Festival of San Francisco, US - October 17-27

Philadelphia Film Festival, US - October 17-27

Riga International Film Festival, Latvia - October 17-27

San Francisco Short Film Festival, US - October 17-27

Hof International Film Festival, Germany - October 22-27

Little Venice Film Festival, UK - October 22-27

AFI Fest, US - October 23-27

Tallgrass Film Festival, US - October 24-27

Austin Film Festival, US - October 24-31

TIFFCOM, Japan - October 30-November 1

SCAD Savannah Film Festival, US - October 26-November 2

Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Czech Republic - October 25-November 3

DOK Leipzig, Germany - October 28-November 3

The American French Film Festival, US - October 29-November 3

Virginia Film Festival, US - October 30-November 3

GuadaLAjara Film Festival, US - November 1 

SOURCE:2024 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates | News | Screen.

Indian film festivals especially IFFI and IFFK are not included in the list. Both are accredited by FIAPF.