Panaji, Goa:26/11/24:The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is hosting Safarnama – a Multimedia Exhibition and also showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity through its artists under Song & Drama division, at Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.  The programme is being conducted as part of ‘IFFiesta’ on the sidelines of IFFI 2024. Secretary, Ministry ...

Goa:26/11/24:‘Left Unsaid’ (Lo Que No Se Dijo), a heartfelt Portuguese film by filmmaker Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla, made its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Screened under the “Cinema of the World” section, the film delves into the complexities of interpersonal communication amidst the advent of mobile technology. Speaking at the Press conference in IFFI, Director Ricardo ...

Goa:25/11/24:Celebrating yet another milestone in cinematic innovation and international collaboration, Film Bazaar 2024 concluded on a promising note as part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the event brought together industry stalwarts, emerging filmmakers, and global partners to celebrate the art of storytelling and foster new creative ventures. Over ...

Goa:25/11/24:From Magadheera to Eega and Baahubali to RRR; acclaimed cinematographer K. K. Senthil Kumar is the man behind the lens, who has skilfully transformed many epic narratives into visually stunning masterpieces for film enthusiasts across the globe. The captivating camera moves, masterful use of vibrant hues, contrasting shadows, and evocative lighting in these blockbusters reflect his ability to balance grand visual storytelling with emotional depth, seamlessly ...

Goa:25/11/24:A panel discussion titled “Will Artificial Intelligence Alter Filmmaking Forever?” was held today at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Kala Academy, Panaji. The distinguished panel featured Anand Gandhi, Indian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Pragya Misra, Head of Public Policy and Partnerships at OpenAI, and was moderated by renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. The session commenced with Shekhar Kapur’s ...

Goa:24/11/24:The fifth day for the delegates commenced with an evolution to the HDR technology at 55th IFFI in the Kala Academy, Goa. In the day’s first masterclass on ‘Laser for Post-Production and Evolution to HDR’, Mr. Anthon Muller, Global Strategic Director, Barco Cinema enlightened the audience about the future of Post-Production and Projection with Barco’s patented HDR technology. At the outset, ...

Goa:24/11/24:TheFutureIsNow. The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrates the future of Indian cinema by spotlighting the talent, creativity, and passion of young filmmakers from across the nation. Recognizing the importance of exposing cinema students to excellence in cinematic craft and storytelling, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, through the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), is proud to host nearly ...

Goa:24/11/24: “My father was a freedom fighter and following his request to make the Vande Mataram song more appealing to the 90’s generation, I created the popular album ‘Vande Mataram’ by A.R. Rahman,” said noted film director and screenwriter Bharat Bala. He was speaking in a Panel discussion on ‘Culture as Context for Cinematic Storytelling’ at the 55th IFFI in Goa.  ...

Goa:24 November 2024 :The vibrant enthusiasm of youth, an electrifying atmosphere and the intensity of 48 tireless yet unforgettable hours – this was the scene at Maquinez Palace today during the Closing Ceremony of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT), held in the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). CMOT has emerged as a leading platform for discovering and nurturing India’s ...

Goa:24 November 2024:The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) featured two remarkable films in the ‘Cinema of the World’ category: Canadian film, ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and Polish film, ‘Loonies’. Crafted by visionary directors and producers, these films delve into profound themes such as societal pressures, the quest for identity, redemption, hope and pursuit of a better life. During the media interaction, Babek ...