FESTIVALS: WATERFRONT INDIE FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS

The inaugural event of the Waterfront Indie Film Festival launched in Mumbai’s Aram Nagar, uniting filmmakers, industry experts, and cine...

TRENDING: PEOPLE  WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Shabnam Hashmi's ANHAD transforms lives in rural Kashmir through empowerment, cultural exchange, and unity campaigns, fostering hope and harmon...

THOUGHT FACTORY: A YEAR OF STORIES, SHIFTS, AND SOLIDARITY

"2024: A year of cinematic triumphs, societal challenges, and the unyielding spirit of dissent, reminding us of the power of stories to unite, ...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A TALE OF TWO VINAY SHUKLAS

Vinta Nanda finds out about the artistry of two Vinay Shuklas, independent filmmakers with distinct voices – one Bollywo...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: RIEFENSTAHL REFLECTS MODERN PROPAGANDA

The documentary ‘Riefenstahl’ forces us to confront the haunting intersection of media, propaganda, and complicity in shaping autho...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TRUTH IN THE POST-TRUTH ERA

Namrata Datta’s Lakshahira is a powerful documentary that preserves the life and legacy of Dr. Lakshahira Das, standing firm aga...

FESTIVALS: IMMORTALISING BIMAL ROY’S CINEMATIC LEGACY

Rinki Roy Bhattacharya discusses the inspiration behind the Bimal Roy Award, the challenges of preserving her father’s l...

POWERFUL PEOPLE: ISHAA VINOD CHOPRA’S JOURNEY SO FAR…

In this interview, I go deeper into Ishaa's experiences, her journey towards self-acceptance, and her vision for the future, as she works to b...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: INDIAN INDEPENDENT CINEMA’S EVOLUTION

Exploring the journey of Indian independent cinema from the constraints of the pre-internet era to the digital renaissance, highlighting key fi...