Not just another film fest!
There are film festivals that are meant to dazzle the red carpet with A-listed celebs and then there are film fests which are meant and conceptualised for selected target audiences and ideology that are sometimes side-lined by the main stream media. SNEHA
We all know about the MAMI, the Cannes, the BAFTA and the Oscars... During these events our newspapers and television screens get inundated with images and videos from the glamour world.The celebrities on the red carpet posing with their unique, and sometimes weird, dresses, paparazzi relentlessly clicking snaps, inside out media coverage, it’s pure entertainment served in a single platter called ‘film festival’. It becomes a centre stage for international movie makers who come from different parts of the world; they tend to entertain global audience with their work of art. But in the midst of such star studded lime lights sometimes some specific genre-based movies fail to get the attention on major scale. Therefore, there are some film festivals that echo in different parts of the world and which provide platform for such theme-centric films.
Did you know that Mumbai hosts South Asia’s biggest film fest for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer) community called Kashish.The 8th consecutive edition of the Kashish International Queer Film Festival is all set to enthral with 147 films from 45 countries from May 24 to 28, with the titled theme ‘Diverse One’ which explores the varied shades and diversity of LGBTQ.This distinctive film festival is supported and sponsored by ace actor Anupam Kher’s acting school, Actor Prepares. “I am heartened to see Kashish growing year by year, providing a fantastic platform for independent queer cinema, bringing together films and offering a bridge to many cultures around the world. Actor Prepares is committed to nurturing talent and we are delighted to continue our support, for the fourth year, to three of the awards at the festival. I wish the festival even greater success,” says Kher. Akin Kashish, there are many not-so-popular fests which, though do not score high on glitzy quotient, but bring an eclectic mix of platter on filmi plate.
Bring Your Own Film Festival
If you are inclined towards cinema and movie making, and specially direction, then it’s probably good news for aspiring movie makers.This unique fest happens during February in Odhisha at the spotless beaches of Puri where one can carry their own film and register for the screenings regardless of formalities and tiring registration process. All you have to do is create your own film and let it screen on the spot, meanwhile you can enjoy watching movies on installed screens on the beach with serene and beautiful surrounding, all night long.To all the budding movie makers, Odhisha is calling you!
Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival
Nature lovers take note! Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival is the mainstream environmental fest that happens in different parts of Maharashtra like, Nashik, Solapur, Kolhapur and Dhule. It offers a chance for all nature enthusiasts to come forward and hold up the key issues of environment related problems through film screenings and along with this, delegates engage into different activities with concerning issues like wildlife, water, air, energy on the ground level.This film fest is mainly held in Pune, in the month of January.The idea behind this novel concept is actually to provide a common platform for effective communication material for natural heritage.
Docedge Kolkata
The land which gave legendary writers, poets and singers, has proved that Kolkata is the most creative place when it comes to art and films. Kolkata wholeheartedly celebrates its love for
documentary in its annual film fest called Docedge Kolkata. Unlike other film fests which have special screenings for documentaries, Docedge Kolkata is one-of-a-kind film festival that not only showcases world class documentaries but also provides extensive learning opportunities for Asian filmmakers. Docedge Kolkata bridges the gap between the creative ideas and international outreach which offers panel discussions among filmmakers and international broadcasters.This special documentary film fest happens annually from February to March in Kolkata,West Bengal.
Jagran Fim Festival
Jagran Film Festival is country’s one of the travelling film festivals that covers 16 cities with 400 screenings across the nation.The festival celebrates the spirit of humanity and oneness.
National Science Film Festival and Competition
For the country that has touched new heights in the field of science and technology, it is but obvious that onscreen space too should be created for the same. National Science Film Festival and Competition was initiated in the year 2010. This festival has award categories of popular science programme, short film and animation/graphic film. The seventh edition of the sci-fi film fest was recently held in Kolkata in February.
Vibgyor International Film Festival
A film fest which is held annually in Thrissur, Kerala, it is dedicated to merely short films
The Golden Elephant
Initiated and supported by the Children’s Film Society India, The Golden Elephant or International Film Festival India (ICFFI) is a step forward to encourage children in the