Delhi Metro attracts filmmakers for shooting, promotion

Last Updated: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 10:54

The Delhi Metro not just changed the way people commute in the city, but also gave Indian filmmakers a new spot to shoot and promote their projects at.

Parents of mentally disabled kids look for filmmakers

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 13:42

If Aamir Khan`s `Taare Zameen Par` (TZP) triggered a ripple of social consciousness vis-a-vis autism, three women have come to IFFI this year armed with scripts and story ideas, aimed to carpet bomb the "intellectual disability" cause further.

Tax reimbursement likely for filmmakers shooting in India

Last Updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011, 09:18

Government is considering tax reimbursement to those who shoot their movies in Indian locations.

Young filmmakers should think internationally: Satish Kaushik

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 10:05

Filmmaker Satish Kaushik is delighted that Indian cinema has expanded globally and advises young filmmakers to think internationally to tap bigger audiences.

I am attracted to themes of cultural clash: Santosh Sivan

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 12:06

Celebrated cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, who revisits the pages of history once again with his multi-starrer `Urumi`, says he is attracted to themes which deal with conflict and cultural clashes.

Filmmakers underestimating audiences’ intelligence: Colin Firth

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 11:27

Colin Firth has claimed that filmmakers ‘underestimate’ viewers by not giving them enough intelligent and thought provoking movies.

Filmmakers to furnish declaration on not spoiling Goa`s image

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 17:53

Post `Dum Maro Dum` controversy, the state-run Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has decided not to allow any shooting in the tourist hotspot without a declaration from filmmakers that the film will not spoil the image of the state.

BJP warns Filmmakers, TVs against hiring Mariah

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 09:05

Filmmakers and television companies were Monday warned by political parties to refrain from casting Kannada actress Mariah Monica Susairaj, convicted for the murder of a television executive.

`IIFA weekend will open Canada doors for Indian filmmakers`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 5, 2011, 12:29

The three-day 12th IIFA Weekend in Toronto from June 23 will open the doors for filming, joint venture productions in Canada and create opportunities for young talent in Hollywood, organisers said.