Customs officer pens book on sound recordings
February 8th, 2012 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Sound is 50 percent partner in a film, Commissioner of Customs and Excise A.N. Sharma said during the release of his book "Baajanama" here Wednesday.The book ... Read more...
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Mike Pandey presented V. Shantaram award
February 5th, 2012 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) India's veteran environmental film maker Mike Pandey has been presented the V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2012. The ... Read more...
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Padma award has come at the right time: Priyadarsan
January 25th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Acclaimed film director Priyadarsan Wednesday said he was elated on hearing that he has been awarded Padma Shri, and added that the honour has "come at ... Read more...
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Bob Marley film to be shown at Berlin fest
January 23rd, 2012 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Jan 23 (IANS) A film on Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley will be presented at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February in an attempt to showcase ... Read more...
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German embassy to organise UAE filmmakers’ visit
January 23rd, 2012 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 22 (IANS/WAM) The Germany embassy in Abu Dhabi will organise a special visit for young filmmakers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enable them experience ... Read more...
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SRK to attend ‘Don 2′ screening at Berlinale
January 18th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan fans in Germany are in for a treat. The actor's latest release "Don 2: The King Is Back" will be screened ... Read more...
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India becomes pitch for Australian comedy film
January 13th, 2012 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Though the Indian cricket team fared poorly against Australia in Perth Friday, Indian cities Varanasi, Kolkata and Mumbai are serving as a pitch for ... Read more...
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Big B to be honoured at Pune film fest
January 10th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured at the 10th Pune International Film Festival to be held here Jan 12-19."The Pune Film Festival wishes to ... Read more...
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American state celebrated New Year with Panchatantra tales
January 9th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Denver, Jan 9 (IANS) On New Year's day, children in Colarodo woke up to celebrate the new year with an animation series made by Denver-based Indian American Manick Sorcar. The ... Read more...
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Vivek Oberoi’s best 2011 moment, a role in ‘Krrish 2′
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who was away from the arc-lights last year, says that being offered a role in "Krrish 2" was one of the most memorable ... Read more...
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Chastain to receive Spotlight Award
December 30th, 2011 - 9:32 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Actress Jessica Chastain will receive the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival next month.The 30-year-old will receive the award for her roles in ... Read more...
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‘Greater Elephant’ receives best jury award at SAIFF
December 27th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 27 (IANS) "Greater Elephant", a film produced by Pallavi Rohtagi, received the Best Jury Award at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) here.Directed by Srinivas Sunderrajan, ... Read more...
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Goa aims to cash in on Bollywood boom
December 19th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 19 (IANS) There was a Bollywood touch to Goa's celebration of its 50th anniversary of liberation from 450 years of Portuguese rule Monday with a vision document suggesting ... Read more...
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4th Bengaluru film fest will pay tribute to Dev Anand
December 7th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 7 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF), starting Dec 15, will pay tribute to actor, producer and director Dev Anand, who passed ... Read more...
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Ladakh film fest to debut in 2012
December 6th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The picturesque Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir is set to host its first film fest in the coming year and the organisers say that ... Read more...
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Suu Kyi biopic, a risky journey for director Besson
December 6th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 6 (IANS) Making "The Lady", a film on Myanmar's untiring face of resilience Aung San Suu Kyi, involved too many challenges for Luc Besson. From shooting secretly to ... Read more...
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Curtains come down on 42nd IFFI (Review)
December 4th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 4 (IANS) There was a sense of emptiness among those attending the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as the curtains came down Saturday evening. Most ... Read more...
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Kerala film fest caught in legal tangle ahead of Dec 9 start
December 4th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (IANS) The 16th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) was caught in a legal tangle in the Kerala High Court which dismissed the plea ... Read more...
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Now Michelle Yeoh sidelined at IFFI function
December 3rd, 2011 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 3 (IANS) Organisers of the 42nd International Film festival of India (IFFI) appear to have made it a habit to invite gorgeous 'A' list Hollywood celebrities but then ... Read more...
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‘Kolaveri di’ success shows regional cinema’s mass appeal
December 3rd, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 3 (IANS) South Indian superstar Suriya Saturday said regional cinema had potential for success across the country, in the same manner in which 'Tanglish' song 'Why this Kolaveri ... Read more...
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Columbian film ‘Porfirio’ wins Golden Peacock at IFFI
December 3rd, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 3 (IANS) Colombian director Alejendro Landes' "Porfirio" won the prestigious Golden Peacock award at the 42nd International Film Festival of India, which concluded here Saturday.The director of "Porfirio", ... Read more...
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Kerala director to spend IFFI prize money on Oscar promotion
December 3rd, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 3 (IANS) Salim Ahmed, director of Malayalam film "Adaminte Makan Abu" which won the Silver Peacock prize at the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), will spend ... Read more...
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Films Division’s flip flop over documentary channel
December 2nd, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 2 (IANS) Films Division of India director general Bankim Friday did a flip flop on having dedicated television channel for documentary and short films.After being gung ho ... Read more...
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Maharashtra asked to shell out more for MIFF
December 2nd, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 2 (IANS) The Goa government has shelled out Rs.10 crore towards logistical expenses for the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), whereas its Maharashtra counterpart has only ... Read more...
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Child poverty film wins short film award at IFFI
December 1st, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) A short film about child poverty in India won the Golden Lamp Tree award, while a film on pesticides tragedies in India won the Special Environment ... Read more...
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‘Filmmakers not being involved in film popularisation in Goa’
December 1st, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) A motley unprofessional combo of politicians, bureaucrats and political appointees, including 'industrialist wives' and journalists, running Goa's film promotion body are squelching film culture instead of ... Read more...
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Chota Cinema Centre - a window for Goan filmmakers
December 1st, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) The 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here is not just about international cinema as the spotlight is also on local filmmakers who can showcase ... Read more...
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Regional cinema should get prime slots at IFFI: Kannada filmmaker
November 30th, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Renowned Kannada filmmaker P. Sheshadri Wednesday lambasted the organisers of the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for giving step- motherly treatment to regional filmmakers ... Read more...
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Bhojpuri film, now with an Iranian twist
November 30th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Now, here's a Bhojpuri film with an Iranian twist. "He", a well-received Bhojpuri film screened at the 42nd edition of the IFFI, based on a 13-year-old ... Read more...
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Ecelectic mix and new cinema tech on show at IFFI
November 30th, 2011 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Every year IFFI strives to be different and succeeds. This year too, from movie buffs to filmmakers to students, everyone is lapping up the variety ... Read more...
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Husain documentary to be screened at IFFI
November 29th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) A film documentary by late painter M.F. Husain will finally be screened at the ongoing 42nd International Film Festival of India despite right wing protests, said ... Read more...
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Goa fails to bite IFFI’s soccer bite
November 29th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) The 42nd edition of IFFI's much touted soccer film package has turned out to be a damp squib with virtually no audiences turning up for the ... Read more...
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IFFI director refutes reports on Iranian jury member quitting panel
November 29th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) director Shankar Mohan Tuesday denied reports that Iranian female director Tahmineh Milani, a member of the international jury, had refused ... Read more...
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Mullaperiyar protests reach IFFI campus
November 29th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) Protests over the contentious Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki, Kerala, echoed at the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), as film personalities and journalists from Kerala ... Read more...
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Control of Bollywood ‘big budget’ films needed: Vikram Gokhale
November 29th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) Stressing the need for controlling spending on mega-budget films, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale Tuesday said he had been discussing the issue with Maharashtra Chief Minister ... Read more...
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