Bollywood confusing term for global audience: Indian filmmakers

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:53

It is a never-ending debate - the viability of the term `Bollywood` vis-a-vis `Indian cinema`. `Bollywood` does not encompass `Indian cinema` in entirety, said veteran filmmakers like M.S. Sathyu and Jahnu Barua.

What Indian filmmakers have to say about Woody Allen`s decision on film

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:46

Hollywood filmmaker Woody Allen won`t release his latest work `Blue Jasmine` in India, objecting to anti-smoking warnings being inserted into his film.

`Bhaag Milkha Bhaag` success defining moment for Indian filmmakers: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 14:45

Mehra believes the warm reception to `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ is a sign of evolving taste.

Formula culture hard to break, say young filmmakers

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 08:45

Inability to convince producers is a big hurdle young filmmakers in India are facing.

Top Indian filmmakers joining New York Bollywood event

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 12:25

The Big Apple is set to host a two-day educational conference, themed "Bollywood: Beyond the Song and Dance," featuring some of the most successful Indian filmmakers in the business.

Javed Akhtar hails young filmmakers, keen to watch `Vicky Donor`

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 12:55

The young filmmakers are doing an excellent job, says writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been associated with the industry for more than 40 years. However, he does not approve their idea of having songless movies.

`Suburn Fest` to appear on big screen

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:40

Now, Asia`s biggest music festival, Sunburn will be reprised on the big screen by a bunch of Indian filmmakers.

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.

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.

`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.