Category Archives: Variety

‘Kurinji,’ ‘Hunter’s Moon’ and ‘Shape of Momo’ Claim Project and Work-in-Progress Awards at Film Bazaar
Payal Sethi's "Kurinji" (aka "The Disappearing Flower") was Sunday named as the first prize winner of the projects at the Film Bazaar in Goa, India. It earned a $10,000 cash prize. The project explore...
Patrick Frater Nov 24, 2024

Mongolia’s ‘Silent City Driver’ Scoops Tallinn Fest’s Grand Prix as Filmmakers Call for Peace in Gaza and Solidarity
The 28th Black Nights Film Festival, known as PFF, wrapped Nov. 22 with an awards ceremony in Tallinn where filmmakers took centre stage to ask for the end of war in the Middle East, solidarity w...
John Hopewell Nov 24, 2024

Dua Lipa Teases Surprises for Asian Leg of ‘Radical Optimism’ Tour
Dua Lipa is on the Asia leg of her “Radical Optimism” tour, and the singer-songwriter is teasing fresh elements for her devoted fanbase across the continent. The Asia tour kicked off in Si...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024

Manisha Koirala, Vikramaditya Motwane Talk Convergence of Streaming and Theatrical at International Film Festival of India
Celebrated actor Manisha Koirala (“Bombay,” “1942: A Love Story,” “Khamoshi”) and filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane (“Udaan,” “Trapped”) discus...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024

Lucy Walker Talks Storytelling Through Documentaries: ‘It’s Difficult, You’re Asking People to Share Their Secrets’
Recognizing the brilliance of British director Lucy Walker, both as a filmmaker and as an advocate for the documentary format, Shekhar Kapur hurriedly arranged an additional masterclass on Saturday at...
Patrick Frater Nov 24, 2024

Spain and India Talk Location Production and Distribution Opportunities at Film Bazaar
The vast expanse of opportunity that exists if India and Spain manage to increase and improve their film and TV industry co-operation was on display at a panel session on Sunday at Film Bazaar. "If yo...
Patrick Frater Nov 24, 2024

BBC, Banijay Execs Unpack International Series Adaptations in India at Film Bazaar: ‘Transposing Is Where the Magic Happens’
A panel of leading television executives and creators at Film Bazaar discussed the intricacies of adapting international series for Indian audiences. Banijay Asia’s Mrinalini Jain said that succ...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024

Sivakarthikeyan Talks Tamil Cinema Stardom and Avoiding Social Media at International Film Festival of India: ‘Elon Musk Might Block My Account’
Tamil cinema star Sivakarthikeyan revealed his unlikely path from computer science engineering to entertainment during a conversation with actor-politician Khushbu Sundar at the International Film Fes...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024

‘The Lunchbox,’ ‘Girls Will Be Girls,’ ‘Schirkoa’ Producers Share Co-Production Insights at Film Bazaar
Led by former Cannes film market head Jerome Paillard, who is now advising India’s Film Bazaar, leading international producers discussed India-Europe co-productions during a panel at the event ...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024

India-Australia Film Ties Strengthen, Nations Eye Co-Production Opportunities at Film Bazaar
The evolving partnership between India and Australia’s film industries took center stage at Film Bazaar, as key players outlined pathways for collaboration and funding opportunities. Screen Aust...
Sahasranaman Ramachandran Nov 24, 2024