Akinola Davies Jr., director de My Father’s Shadow, con su Premio Especial del Jurado en el IFFI 2025.

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Rajinikanth Honored at IFFI for 50 Years; Daughter Aishwaryaa Shares Heartfelt Gratitude Veteran actor Rajinikanth was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The prestigious recognition

Rajinikanth Honored at IFFI for 50 Years; Daughter Aishwaryaa Shares Heartfelt Gratitude

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Amit Sadh calls unveiling ‘Akhri Sawal’ teaser at IFFI 2025 ‘humbling and inspiring’ Mumbai, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nikhil Nanda Motion Pictures LLP released the teaser of its upcoming feature film, "Akhri Sawal", during the Closing Ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a crucial role in the drama, called the experience both humbling and inspiring. He said, “To stand on the IFFI stage and introduce Akhri Sawal to the world was both humbling and inspiring.

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'Kantara' Director Rishab Shetty: IFFI Inspires New Talent After $108M Film Success Filmmaker and actor Rishab Shetty is slated to participate in the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. He expressed enthusiasm for the

'Kantara' Director Rishab Shetty: IFFI Inspires New Talent After $108M Film Success

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Aishwarya Rajinikanth talks about directing megastar father Rajinikanth in her movie Lal Salaam at IFFI 2025 Mumbai, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth was recently seen at IFFI 2025 held in Goa, on the 28th of November. The daughter of megastar Rajinikanth, while at the festival, spoke her heart out about her movie Lal Salaam that was telecasted at IFFI. Talking about it, the proud director said, “The moment is still sinking in. It’s so surreal. I am really at a loss for words for this experience.

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Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor-Led Women in Film India Launches Mental Health Initiative ‘The Resilience Playbook’ (EXCLUSIVE) Women in Film India is addressing the emotional toll of working in the entertainment industry with a new mental wellness program designed specifically for women filmmakers. The organization has launched “The Resilience Playbook,” a six-week workshop series focused on mental well-being and emotional sustainability for women working in Indian cinema. The immersive program aims to […]

Anshuman Jha, Devashish Makhija Team for Crime Noir Thriller (EXCLUSIVE) Indian filmmaker Devashish Makhija and actor-producer Anshuman Jha are joining forces for a crime noir thriller, marking their first collaboration. The as-yet-untitled project represents a convergence of two distinctive voices in contemporary Indian cinema. Makhija, whose internationally recognized filmography includes “Joram,” “Bhonsle” and “Ajji,” is developing what’s being described as a high-tension genre piece. Jha, […]

Suraj Sharma and Director Jennifer E. Montgomery on True-Story Thriller ‘This Tempting Madness’ Ahead of IFFI Premiere Ahead of the premiere of “This Tempting Madness” at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), director Jennifer E. Montgomery and actor Suraj Sharma spoke about shaping the psychological thriller’s real-life origins, its non-linear dive into memory and the casting process that ultimately centered on Simone Ashley’s performance. Montgomery described the story as “largely true,” […]

Rachel Griffiths Revisits ‘Muriel’s Wedding,’ Hollywood Breakthroughs and Her Shift to Filmmaker at WAVES Film Bazaar At India’s WAVES Film Bazaar’s Knowledge Series, Rachel Griffiths unpacked the path from her breakout as Rhonda in “Muriel’s Wedding” to a career that spans Oscar-nominated turns, prestige U.S. television and now a determined push into authorship. In a candid conversation with producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange, Griffiths traced how a role she “chanced upon” upended […]

Filmmaker Blasts Influencers; Social Media Points to Industry's Own Follower Demands Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra is facing significant backlash on social media. His recent comments about influencer culture at the Indian International Film

Filmmaker Blasts Influencers; Social Media Points to Industry's Own Follower Demands

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IFFI Cancels Iconic 'Sholay' Screening, Honors Star Dharmendra The Indian International Film Festival (IFFI) has canceled a scheduled screening of the classic film 'Sholay'. The 4K restored version of the movie was set to

IFFI Cancels Iconic 'Sholay' Screening, Honors Star Dharmendra

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‘Alien: Earth’ Star Adarsh Gourav to Lead ‘Gangster on the Run’ for ‘Paatal Lok’ Director Prosit Roy (EXCLUSIVE) Adarsh Gourav, the BAFTA-nominated star of “The White Tiger” and “Alien: Earth” is set to headline “Gangster on the Run,” a feature adaptation of Puja Changoiwala’s nonfiction book that charts the remarkable transformation of a Mumbai gangster into a marathon-running social worker. Prosit Roy, who won the Filmfare Award for best director (series) for Prime […]

James Bond to Batman: Oscar Winner Chris Corbould Breaks Down the Art of Practical Spectacle at International Film Festival of India At the International Film Festival of India, Oscar-winning special effects supervisor Chris Corbould pulled back the curtain on four decades of big-screen engineering — from tank chases and truck flips to collapsing houses and controlled explosions — insisting that the emotional power of spectacle still hinges on what can be achieved physically, not digitally. Speaking […]

WAVES Film Bazaar’s Screenwriters Lab Emerges as Vital Development Pipeline for Indian Cinema: ‘Nothing Is More Important Than the Filmmaker’s Voice’ The National Film Development Corporation’s Screenwriters Lab at the WAVES Film Bazaar has established itself as a crucial launching pad for independent Indian filmmakers, providing rare development support in a market where such resources remain scarce. The lab, which develops eight projects annually, offers writers an intensive four-to-six-month mentorship with international script consultants, filling what […]

‘Ramayana’ Aims to Set New Global Benchmark for VFX, Director Reveals at WAVES Film Bazaar Nitesh Tiwari said his upcoming “Ramayana,” described as India’s most expensive film, is being built to deliver a level of visual scale and craftsmanship that can stand alongside the world’s top VFX productions, telling a WAVES Film Bazaar audience that the epic demands “something visually so stunning that it becomes a benchmark for the whole […]

Indian Animation Film ‘Neelu’ Secures Spain-France-Belgium Co-Production Deal (EXCLUSIVE) Producers Xavier Yamamoto and Simon Barrionuevo have come aboard the animated feature “Neelu,” marking a significant milestone for director Saraswathi’s four-year passion project through an international co-production deal spanning Spain, France and Belgium. “Thrilled to sign the contract and hire Saraswathi as the director of the film,” said Barrionuevo, who is joining Yamamoto to formally […]

India’s Platoon One Films Boards Pramati Anand’s ‘A Late Autumn Dream’ as Lead Producer (EXCLUSIVE) India’s Platoon One Films has boarded Pramati Anand’s debut feature “A Late Autumn Dream” as lead production company. The project was among six titles selected for the Women in Film India delegation to the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year and was a official selection at the NFDC Screenwriters’ Lab at the WAVES Film Bazaar […]

Diego Maradona Animated Series in the Works at India’s Reliance Animation (EXCLUSIVE) India’s Reliance Animation has secured character IP rights to develop an animated series based on the life of soccer legend Diego Maradona. The Mumbai-based studio, a division of Reliance Entertainment, will create a scripted series chronicling Maradona’s journey from his early years to international stardom for streaming and television platforms. The project is currently in […]

Shekhar Kapur Warns Studios Face Collapse as AI Democratizes Filmmaking at WAVES Film Bazaar Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur delivered a stark warning to Hollywood studios and tech giants at WAVES Film Bazaar, declaring that artificial intelligence will trigger the collapse of traditional entertainment industry hierarchies and predicting that major corporations built on high entry barriers may not survive the transition. Speaking at a session titled “Bringing AI and Creativity […]

‘3 Idiots,’ ‘Munna Bhai’ Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani Breaks Down Writing and Editing at International Film Festival of India Masterclass Leading Indian filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani drew a full house at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with a dynamic session unpacking how writing and editing shape a film’s emotional core, using examples from “3 Idiots,” “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” and his wider filmography to show how meaning, tension and character can shift entirely through […]

Anshul Chauhan Launches Kowatanda Films India, Partners With Shweta Tripathi on Horror Feature ‘Nava’ (EXCLUSIVE) Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan is expanding his independent production banner Kowatanda Films into India, with horror feature “Nava” marking the company’s first local production. The project reunites Chauhan with actress Shweta Tripathi, who will star and produce through her newly formed company Bandarful Films. Set in the wetlands of Sundarbans, “Nava” follows Tara Sen as […]

‘Comedians in Bars,’ ‘Dispatch’ Lead Avani Films’ New Non-Fiction Slate (EXCLUSIVE) Avani Films has rolled out a new documentary slate featuring two projects nearing completion and a science series in development. The production company’s lineup includes feature documentaries “Comedians in Bars” and “Dispatch,” both in late-stage production, alongside “Rebus,” a three-part science series currently in development. “Comedians in Bars” ventures behind the scenes of stand-up comedy, […]

Microdramas ‘Here to Stay,’ Say WAVES Film Bazaar Panelists as Budgets, Genres and Markets Rapidly Evolve Microdramas are moving into a new phase of global expansion, industry leaders said at the WAVES Film Bazaar, pointing to evolving genres, rising male viewership, institutional support in Europe and surging demand across India and Latin America. Moderated by Variety’s Naman Ramachandran, panelists Tarun Sawhney, president, APAC, Shorts TV, Vijay Koshy, president, TVF and director […]

Fae Pictures Expands Slate With Horror Feature, Series Renewal and International Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE) Fae Pictures is ramping up its production activity with multiple projects spanning horror, television and documentary as president Shant Joshi participated in a producers’ development program. Joshi was selected as one of 12 producers for the WAVES Film Bazaar x ProducerLAND Producers’ Lab, a professional development initiative supporting mid-career South Asian producers. He participated in […]

Anupam Kher on Robert De Niro, ‘Saaransh’ and Survival in Candid International Film Festival of India Masterclass Indian actor Anupam Kher brought a mix of humor, grit and unvarnished honesty to his International Film Festival of India (IFFI) masterclass, “Giving Up Is Not a Choice,” holding a packed Kala Mandir audience with stories spanning his small-town beginnings, his breakout turn in “Saaransh,” more than 540 screen credits and a career-defining encounter with […]

‘Adolescence’ Cinematographer Reveals Plans for Another One-Shot Series, Details Emmy-Winning Technical Innovation Emmy-winning cinematographer Matthew Lewis and camera operator Lee David Brown indicated they will make another one-shot series following Netflix’s “Adolescence” during a panel at WAVES Film Bazaar, though they emphasized the new project would feature a different story. “There won’t be something that is the same story, because that story is definitely finished,” Lewis explained […]

Kiran Rao’s Kindling Pictures Backs Bosco Bhandarkar’s ‘Shadow Hill’ at WAVES Film Bazaar Kiran Rao’s production banner Kindling Pictures is backing commercial director Bosco Bhandarkar’s feature directorial debut “Shadow Hill: Of Spirits and Men,” which has been selected for the WAVES Film Bazaar’s Co-Production Market. The Bazaar is the market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film follows two men on a treasure hunt […]

WAVES Film Bazaar Unveils Two New Awards to Boost Filmmaking Support Two new awards, UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Film Award for the Best Co-Production Market Project and the Matchbox Gap Award for the Best Film Bazaar Recommends Project, have been unveiled at WAVES Film Bazaar, the market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supported by Vault/Costume Peti and National […]

Bird Flu Epidemic Immigrant Drama ‘Feather Men’ Bows at WAVES Film Bazaar Immigrant drama “Feather Men” (Khoriya), the debut feature from Delhi-based filmmaker Vishwendra Singh, has been selected for the Work-in-Progress (WIP) section at WAVES Film Bazaar, the market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The project comes from Future East Film. The film is produced by Niharika Singh (“Cla$$”) with Ashim Ahluwalia (Cannes, […]