Actor, Screenwriter, film score composer and lyricist in Malayalam cinema, Anand Madhusoodanan opens up to JYOTHI VENKATESH about his career and in this exclusive interview for Filmytown.com When I meet Anand Madhusoodanan for this exclusive interview at PVR Orion where the Malayalam film Vishesham was showcased during the recent 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival, actor says that he has written…
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The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the selection of 22 Market projects as part of CinéV-CHD which will take place from March 20-23, 2025, alongside the festival that has carefully curated selection features an eclectic mix of films from creators who have made significant contributions to the Indian film industry. The projects span a diverse array of languages, including…
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M4M (Motive for Murder) lead actress Jo Sharma received a great opportunity to be up and close at the red carpet at prestigious Oscars ceremony held in Los Angeles, USA. The Indian star expressed her delight and described it as an incredible experience to see renowned Hollywood pop singer and actress Ariana Grande up close. Recalling the eventful moments,…
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Armand, a film from Norway, Netherland and Sweden received the Prabhat award for Best International film, while Sangala won the Santa Tukaram Best Marathi film category at the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) that was jointly organised by Government of Maharashtra & Pune Film Foundation. Armand is directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel and produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, and…
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Reminiscing the pleasant and comfortable experience during shooting in earlier days in the film industry when Shubha Khote was a child, she comes out strongly about comedy in todays’ films which actually appears to be deliberately imposed in the story of a film. “Today’s comedy does not connect with the story, and is just thrown in for the sake of…
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Panel Discussion on Marathi Cinema at PIFF highlights struggles of Industry While Marathi cinema needs well-written, compelling stories to thrive, it is equally important to have innovative ideas for promotion and distribution to ensure their success, according to filmmakers and directors at a recent panel discussion. As part of the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), a panel discussion titled…
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Rima Das’ Busan winner – Village Rockstars 2 had its European Premiere at Berlinale International Film Festival 2025. The film opened to a packed-house and enthusiastic applause from the audience. It’s the only Indian feature selected in Generation 14 Plus category of the festival held from 13-23 Feb, 2025. Ahead of its European Premiere, Bangkok-based sales company Diversion has acquired…
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The world of entertainment is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and filmmaker Paco Torres shed light on this evolving landscape during a workshop on AI-driven content creation in films, held by the 23rd Pune International Film Festival. Torres, a renowned director and creative technologist, is known for his innovative storytelling techniques that merge Artificial…
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Speaking about the Prominent filmmaker Tapan Sinha, “He was one director who was ahead of his times,” said renowned Bengali film critic Swapan Mullick during the 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). The films he made in his times still seem futuristic, he commented. The workshop paid tribute to legendary Bengali filmmaker Tapan Sinha, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to Indian…
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“If you want to become an excellent actor, you must have a dream, and work hard to make it a reality. But, don’t chase fame, chase what you love. Fame is a byproduct, it will come automatically,” advised Boman Irani while speaking at the “Vijay Tendulkar Memorial Lecture on Acting” at the 23rd Pune International Film Festival. PIFF Director Jabbar…
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