KOCHI: The Federation of Film Societies of India, in association with Kochi Biennale Foundation, will screen seven selected short movies from ‘Insight’ film festivals under the section ‘Haiku’ movies at the 10th edition of SiGNS short film and documentary festival. Adapting the famous Japanese poetic technique on screen, Haiku movies—a first at SiGNS—are known for […]
‘The Promise’ is a medical thriller which was wrought by the doctors of Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. This exhilarating voyage has been undertaken by the young exemplary doctors who has given a deep insight into their social responsibility. The entire venture of direction, casting, music and other background works has been the tireless efforts of […]
KOCHI: As part of promoting the 10th edition of ‘SiGNS’ short film and documentary festival the two day touring talkies have been started at the college campuses and other venues in Kochi. The festival is being organised by Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI), Kerala, in association with the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF). The […]
KOCHI: The Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI), Kerala, in association with the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) will screen nearly 200 short films and documentaries in Ernakulam as part of ‘SiGNS’ short film and documentary festival. The five-day event will commence on September 28 and will last till October 2. Noted director Kamal will […]
KOCHI: This Onam, a larger-than-life experience awaits visitors to the Lulu Mall. A 20-foot-tall Maveli, fabricated by artists from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) using mainly nature friendly materials, sits in welcome at the entrance. The supersized Maveli – made out of iron, special papers, jute, cloth, coir, rope and reclaimed wood – is the […]
NEW DELHI: The world premiere of magnum opus period film ‘Veeram’, directed by 6 National Award winning Director Shree Jayaraj, held at Siri Fort. This legendary drama screened on August 2, as the opening film for the BRICS Film Festival at Audi1 o f the Siri Fort Auditorium. Jayaraj (Director), Kunal Kapoor (Actor), Chandramohan D […]
Palakkad: Malayalam film actor Sreejith Ravi was arrested by Kerala police under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act on the basis of a complaint by 13 girl students of a private school at Pathirippala in the Palakkad district of Kerala. The actor was accused of indecent exhibitionism. The formal complaint was lodged by the principal of the school. The actor was taken into custody from a film shooting location at Kollengode in Palakkad. His arrest has been recorded.
MUMBAI: National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai gives young contemporary music bands a chance to showcase their talent with the ‘Band Baja Contest’.Progressing into the 4th year of this endeavor to discover and promote amateur musical talents of the country, the contest is all set to raise the bar higher than its last edition. […]
VENU NAIR Venu Nair, an internationally acclaimed filmmaker has come up with another documentary, ‘Number 40 Rain’ which has been chosen for the 8th Widlife Vaasa Festival in Finland. The 48-minute documentary dealing with climate change with a focus on Idukki, will play at the competition section of the festival, which will take place in […]
HYDERABAD: Having received critical acclaim for dance choreography, and theatrical presentation, Ananda Shankar Jayant’s highly acclaimed dance theatre production – Kavyanjali – An Ode to Gurudev will be presented in Hyderabad. The Department of Languages and Culture, Government of Telangana in collaboration with Shankarananda Kalakshetra, will be presenting Kavyanjali on Friday 26th August 2016 at […]