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India At Cannes
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Welcome To

Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is one among the early Ministries set up after India’s Independence and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was India’s first Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
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Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

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Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Shri L.Murugan

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India Pavilion

India Pavilion at Marché du Film, Cannes, May 16 – 27, 2023

The theme of the India Pavilion at Cannes this year is ‘Showcasing India’s Creative Economy’ to the global community. India is proud to participate in the Cannes Film Festival once again, with the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth • One Family • One Future” - drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad and the theme of India’s G20 Presidency.

The pavilion design is inspired by the Saraswati Yantra, the abstract representation of the goddess Saraswati, keeper of knowledge, music, art, speech wisdom and learning. The earliest known goddess from Rigveda, she is one of the Tridevi. Drawing from the, the geometric design is patterned across the pavilion to bless us all with curiosity, intense yearning to learn, perseverance, continuity, concentration, and humility.



An Overview & Analysis of

Co-Production


Co-creation of content and collaboration between talent. A co-production is a joint venture between two or more different production companies for the purpose of producing a feature film, television/web show or series and so on. In the case of an international co-production, production companies from different countries (typically two to three) work together for producing content across different media platforms.

BENEFITS

Collaborate with acclaimed Indian filmmakers and gain wider market accessibility.

Co-productions are an increasingly attractive option for many producers. There are many potential benefits of official co-productions, including the sharing of creative and technical resources.

  • Ability to pool financial resources and share the associated financial risk
  • Access to the partner government’s incentives and subsidies
  • Access to the partner’s market and hence newer audiences and an opportunity to build a footprint for national cinema
  • Access to a particular project initiated by the partner
  • Access to a desired location; or to cheaper inputs
  • Cultural benefits and the opportunity to learn from the partner
  • Increase in the quality of production as there is access to specialized skills, a broader range of talent and equipment
  • Job creation for all countries involved

INTERNATIONAL TREATIES

ENABLING CO-CREATION OF CONTENT AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN INDIA & OTHER COUNTRIES

BANGLADESH

BRAZIL

CANADA

CHINA

FRANCE

GERMANY

ISRAEL

ITALY

NEW ZEALAND

POLAND

PORTUGAL

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

RUSSIA

SPAIN

UK & NORTHERN IRELAND

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Production
Directory


Here is quick access to some of the film-makers who are interested in international partnerships.



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UNIQUE LOCATIONS

Unlock Your Narrative

India, land of stories and melting pot of emotions narrates itself through breathtaking landscapes. It expresses itself via age-old man-made splendours like the Taj Mahal, the mythological narratives at the Ghats of River Ganges, and the cultural clans of the Seven Sisters in the North-East of India. Little wonder that film shots in India pulsate with life. Coming to India, a filmmaker comes home to his imagination.


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Activities at Cannes

  • Day 2: May 17, 2023 (Wednesday)

Inaugural Session- Theme- “Showcasing India's Creative Economy “

10:30 am - 12:15 pm

India's creative economy—measured by the number of people working in various creative occupations—is estimated to contribute nearly 8% of the country's employment, much higher than the corresponding share in Turkey (1%), Mexico (1.5%), the Republic of Korea (1.9%), and even Australia (2.1%).

India's rich talent in Film, TV, animation, visual effects, video, photography, video games, VR/XR, music, performing arts, painting, etc contribute to make India the Global Capital of Creative Economy.

11:00 am - 11:10 am

Inauguration of the India Pavilion by the Hon’ble Minister

Official opening of the Pavilion - Ribbon cutting by the Hon’ble Minister of State, Indian Ambassador, Film Personalities, Distinguished Delegates, along with other dignitaries.

11:10 am - 11:20 am

Welcome Address: Mr Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary, Films, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India.

11:20 am - 11:25 am

Launch at Cannes - by HMSIB

  • IFFI Poster Launch
  • IFFI Trailer launch
  • Launch of India Film Guide
  • Launch of Film on Incentives & Facilitations

11:25 am - 11:30 am

Special Address: Mr. Guillaume Esmiol, Executive Director, Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes

11:30 am - 11:35 am

Keynote Address: H.E. Mr. Jawed Ashraf, Hon’ble Ambassador of India to France

11:35 am - 11:40 am

Video Message: Mr Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

Address by Celebrities:

  • Ms. Khushboo Sundar, Actor and Film Personality
  • Ms. Guneet Monga, Oscar Winning Filmmaker
  • Mr. Sara Ali Khan, ActorMr. Manushi Chillar, Actor
  • Mr. Esha Gupta, Actor
  • Mr. Mr Madhur Bhandarkar, Director
  • Mr. Vijay Verma, Actor
  • Ms. Urvashi Rautela, Actor
  • Mr Kangabam Tomba

11:45 am - 11:55 am

Inaugural Address: Dr. L. Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

11:55 am - 12:00 pm

Vote of Thanks: Mr Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of I&B & Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation, Government of India

12:30 pm- 01:15 pm

INAUGURATION OF INDIA STALL IN MARCHE DU FILM (CII)

12:30 pm

Inauguration of the India Stall - Ribbon cutting by the Hon’ble Minister of State, Indian Ambassador, Film Personalities, Distinguished Delegates, along with other dignitaries.

12:30 pm - 12:32 pm

Welcome by: Ms. Neerja Bhatia,
Deputy Director General, CII

12:32 pm - 12:35 pm

Address by: Shri Prithul Kumar
Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of I&B & Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation, Government of India

12:40 pm - 12:45 pm

Special Address by: H.E. Jawed Ashraf
Ambassador of India to France

12:45 pm - 12:50 pm

Inaugural Address: Dr. L. Murugan
Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

12:50 pm - 12:52 pm

Vote of Thanks: Ms. Neerja Bhatia
Deputy Director General, CII

02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

India: The Complete Filming Destination
Session on Film Shooting & Film Production in India (Mr Ramkumar, Invest India- FFO, NFDC)

There have been many initiatives taken at both the Federal and State level to provide ease of filming in India. The governments have been proactively working to provide facilities and facilitation to creators be it filming or post production or digital and video effects. The private industry has also risen up to the challenge and there is an abundance of creative talent with state of the art equipment and needless to say, stunning locations to shoot varied story ideas. To top this up, now the incentive schemes announced by the federal government and many state governments make it financially attractive as well to produce in India. The session aims to answer the following questions:

What has been done so far to making India a complete filming destination
What are the major initiatives taken by various stakeholders- Central Government (MIB, FFO, Invest India, States) What more can be done? How can we really have Ease of doing business

Speakers/on the Dais:
Shri Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of I&B & Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation, Government of India
Mr. Vikas Kharge, Principal Secretary Culture of Govt of Maharashtra /
Ms. Pooja Sharma, Chairperson of Sikkim Film Board
Mr. Madhur Bhandarkar, Film maker
Mr Avinash Dhakane, MD, MFSDC, Maharastra

Special Appearance of
Mrunal Thakur
Shane and Falguni Peacock, Fashion Designer

04:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Session on Co-Production Agreements with Global Film Commissions
India has co production treaties with 16 countries and they represent some of the most active film producing countries in the world. The round table would aim to discuss:

Whether co productions are relevant in todays’ environment and how much do treaties help
Ways to leverage existing agreements and give opportunities for producers to come together and make meaningful cinema. Overview of the incentives schemes of the various countries and how producers can take advantage of the same.

Moderated by : Mr N Vidyasagar, Editor Pickle magazine

Speakers/ On the Dais:
Dr L Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting
Shri Prithul Kumar, JS (Films) and MD, NFDC
Mr Chris Payne – Chief Operating Officer (Acting) & Head of International Relations, New Zealand Film Commission
Ms Chanelle Routhier, Film Commissioner Quebec
Mr Mikael Svensson, Head, Southern Sweden Film Commission
Mr Grahame Mason, CEO Screen Australia
Ms Teresza Ascona, Director General Spain Film Commission
British Film Institute
Mr Anupam Sharma, Chair, Australia India Film Council & CEO and Founder of films and casting TEMPLE
Mr Leanne Saunders, Head Of Development and Production, New Zealand Film Commission

Attendees
Directors and Producers of India's co-produced films that are present will be invited.

Bich-Quan Tran (Schirkoa),
Stephan Holl (Red Eye Germany),
Sanjay Gulati (Girls Will be Girls)

05:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Networking Cocktail Reception at Indian Pavillion Terrace
Invitees: All celebrities present, Participants of both afternoon sessions, Intl. & Indian Producers & Directors.

  • Day 3: May 18, 2023 (Thursday)

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Fostering a spirit of collaboration between Nations
Distribution/bilateral/ coproduction/policymakers
Panelist 1 Mr. Christoph Thoke,PRODUCER (GERMANY)
Panelist 2 Ms. Nicole Gehards-PRODUCER ,NiKo Films (Germany)
Panelist 3- Mr Pan Nalin, Director (INDIA)
Panelist 4-* MEISKE TAURISIA, Producer & Member of Indonesia Association of Film Producers (APROFI).
MODERATOR - Ms Pooja Kohli- Managing Director and Producer-Film Karavan (India /USA)

11:45 am - 12:40 pm

Roundtable with Film Markets and Festivals of the World
Participants will especially shed light on solutions adopted by them to cater to changing dynamics and demands of film industries. The interactions will also focus on vision to tap talent and enhance collaborations in emerging markets, use of technology in identifying and supporting creators having potential, approaches and challenges in festivals' curating, incorporating different themes and diversities, facilitating and engaging audiences, sponsorships and financing issues, fostering networks among film festivals and distributors, providing exposure to young creators, and other contemporary issues.

  • Mr Dennis Ruh, Director, European Film Market
  • Ms Charlotte Hurni, Festivals Director, FIAPF.
  • Paolo Bertolin, selection committee member at Venice film festival.
  • Ms Mary Liza Dino, Executive Director Quezon City Film Development Commission & Quezon City International Film Festival
  • Ms Zhana Kalinova, Programmer, Sofia International Film Festival
  • Ms Veronique ENCRENAZ, Head of MIFA, Annecy International Film Festival and Market/ Mr. Mickael Marin, CEO, Annecy International Film Festival
  • Mr Antonio Nazzaro, Artistic Director, Locarno Film Festival/ Ms. Nadia Dresti, International Advisor, Locarno Film Festival
  • Mr Alberto Barbera, Artistic Director, Venice International Film Festival
  • Ms Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, Toronto International Film Festival/ Mr. Geoff Macnaughton, Toronto International Film Festival
  • Mr Moonyung Huh, Festival Director, Busan International Film Festival/ Mr Dong Chul Nam, Program Director, Busan International Film Festival
    Sao Paulo International Film Festival to be contacted if presence confirmed*
  • ( Margaret)Bihong Sha, Chairman, Hollywood IWAA International Film Festival
  • ( Elizabeth) Geyang Wang ,Screenwriter and Actress. Hollywood International Women Arts Alliance
  • Mat Kesting, CEO/ Creative Director, ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL
  • Ms Diana Iljine, Director, Internationale Münchner Filmwochen GmbH
  • Mr Amir Labaki, Founder and Director, ITS ALL TRUE Documentary Film Festival
  • Mr. David Serero, Producer, DAVID SERERO INC.

Moderated By: Mr Prithul Kumar
Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of I&B & Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation, Government of India

02.45 pm - 03.30 pm

Influences Session

Moderator:

Masoom Minawala
Ranveer Allabadia
Niharika NM
Dolly Singh

03.30 pm - 05.30 pm

B 2 B Meetings

04.00 pm - 05.30 pm

Indian Delegation Visit to Foreign Pavilions

06.00 pm - 08.00 pm

Film Festivals Evening (invite film festival delegates/ representatives present) (Also invite members of the 11.45 session of the same day)

  • Day 4: May 19, 2023 (Friday)

10.30 am - 11.30 am

She Shines: Contribution of Women in Cinema (Smt. Sonal NFDC)

Women film professionals have left their mark both, on-screen and behind the camera, on a global scale with relentless efforts. Their presence in the various trades of filmmaking is not just employment, they are the storytellers who have broken through the celluloid ceiling.
As we hope to see more women get recognition for their cinematic contributions, we are proud to give a platform to the women artists currently engaged in the art and business of cinema.
Let us listen to these talented women, as they tell their stories, share their experiences, and take the audience on a cinematic voyage.

Keynote Address: Dr. L. Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

Discussion Led by: Ms Khushboo Sundar, Actor

Suggested Invitees-

  • Mrunal Thakur, Actor
  • Huma Khalil, FIlmmaker
  • Jenifer Datta Areng, Filmmaker, Meghalaya
  • Ms. Helen Leake, Ex- CEO of South Australian Film Corporation and Producer
  • Esha Gupta, Actor
  • Diana Penty, Actor
  • Urvashi Rautela, Actor

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Session on India's Unexplored Locations

Presentation by Indian States on the unexplored locations ideal for film shootings and various initiatives undertaken by their respective Government to attract filming in the State. This will be an opportunity for the Indian States to pitch their State to the global audience.

Moderator: Sunir Kheterpal, Producer

Speakers:

Ms. Pooja Sharma, Chairman, Sikkim Film Board.
Mr. Avinash Dhakne, MD, Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd., Government of Maharashtra
Ms. Kivini Sohe, Filmmaker, Nagaland

12.30 pm - 01:00 pm

Film/Poster Launch

03.00 pm - 03:15 pm

Promo/Trailer Launch of Documentary Film- Brand Bollywood Down Under by: Anupam Sharma (TBC)

03.30 pm - 04:30 pm

75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow: A Success Story (Ms Sonal NFDC)

Talent initiatives/ film schools present at Marche:

  • Representative of MoIB/ NFDC
  • Carter Pilcher, Shorts TV
  • Torino Film Lab (To be contact, present at Cannes)
  • Locarno Industry Academy (To be contacted, present at Cannes)
  • Berlinale Talents (To be contacted, present at Cannes)
  • Cannes Creates (Alice Kharoubi)

04.30 pm - 05:00 pm

In Conversation

Ms Diana Penty, Film Personality
Shane Peacock, Fashion Designer
Faguni Peacock, Fashion Designer

05.00 pm - 06:00 pm

Screening of the documentary {TITLE- Aribam Syam Sharma - Laparoscopic Cinemascapes}

Description- On the Occasion of Manipur Cinema Completing 50 Years from 'Matamgi Manipur' an epic - dimension oral history project with the Manipur master Aribam Syam Sharma. Directed by-Joshy Joseph 30 Mins duration (with English subtitles)

As a musician, filmmaker and an evolved thinker Aribam Syam Sharma takes us through the cultural terrain of Manipuri culture in a balanced, unobtrusive manner that upholds the grace and elegance of the man and the culture that has shaped him. The crucial point is that in Aribam history, spirituality and aesthetics come together to erase all vague and amorphous notions of culture.

06.00 pm - 08:00 pm

Producers Networking Evening* (Invite producers from India registered on Cinando, members of Producers Network, members of the North Eastern delegation, and producers and directors of the Indian films that have a market screening at Cannes)

  • Day 5: May 20, 2023 (Saturday)

10.30 am - 11.00 am

Trailer and Poster display of film MAJAZ: A Romantic Revolutionary
Moderated by: Bhuvan Lall
Sudhir Mishra

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Visit to Foreign Pavilions

12.00 pm - 01.00 pm

Content Creator’s Session:
An exclusive chat with some of India's biggest content creators to discuss writing, shooting, and editing content for Indian audiences on social media.
Moderator: Ms Mehak Kasbekar, Editor-in-Chief and VP of Brut India
Speakers:
Ranveer Allabadia
Niharika NM
Dolly Singh
Ruhee Dosani

02.30 pm - 03.30 pm

Co-Production Session: INDIA – FRANCE

India-France Partnership Opportunities
Discussion on Film Funds, Distributes, Producers and Industry leaders from both countries discuss ways to make films together

Shri Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of I&B & Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation, Government of India
Bich-Quan Tran (French Co-producer of the Indo-French co-production Schirkoa (Animated feature film )
Mr William Jéhannin- President, UFO Production
Mr Manish M. Nagori- Senior Manager, Film & Series Syndication
Mr Marc Baschet, Producer*
Ms Jennifer Datta

Q & A with the audience

04.00 pm - 05.00 pm

Building a Movement for Film Preservation - From Archiving to Restoration and Exhibition

Panelists-
Mr Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary Films Ministry of I & B, Government of India and Managing Director, NFDC (India)
Mr Jerome Baron- Head of Festival of 3Continents Nantes (France)
Ms Bregtjevander Haak.- Head of the Eye Film museum, Netherlands
Mr. Gyorgy Raduly, Director of the Hungarian National Film Archive
Mr. Davide Pozzi, Director, l'immagine ritrovata, Bologna (Italy)

Moderator - Mr Shivendra Singh Dungarpur - Film Heritage Foundation , Director- (India)

  • Day 6: May 21, 2023 (Sunday)

11.00 am - 11.45 am

Session on Yogini - Expression of Feminine Power
A presentation By Dr Beena Unnikrishnan [Artist/Film Maker}

Role and Impact of movies in effectively refining the values of a community leading to the shaping of its culture. In India’s G20 presidency, this would be a wonderful opportunity our showcase our global commitment to women-led development, one of the six key priority areas for the presidency, uplifting all the more our march toward Amrit Kaal with robust leadership of women and Shakti rising in the vision of Vasudeva Kutumbkam.

12.00 pm - 01.00 pm

Announcement of Indo Koran co-production between Panorama Studios, Anthology Studios

02.30 pm - 03.30 pm

Launch of Film

04.00 pm - 04.30 pm

State Session: Maharashtra

Audio Visual Presentation of Dadasaheb Phalke Filmcity & Maharashtra as a Filming Destination with single window facility.
&
Initiative of 3 Marathi films in Marches du film.

Dr. Avinash Dhakne IAS, Managing Director, Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, Mumbai, India.
Mr. Vikas Kharge, IAS, Principal Secretary of Govt of Maharashtra
Filmmakers: Mr.Sachin Mullemwar, Mr Mangesh Badar & Ms. Devyani Gandhi

05.00 pm - 06.00 pm

State Session: Exploring Assam as Next Film Shooting Destination

Speakers:
Smt Manju Borah, National Award Winning Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Shri Debajit Changmai, Renowned Sound Designer and a member of the OSCAR
Shri Simanta Shekhar, Chairperson, Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation Ltd.

No trailer launch of "Jengaburu: A Billion Dollar Curse"

  • Day 7: May 22, 2023 (Monday)

11.00 am - 11.30 am

Poster & Trailer Launch- Back to Pondicherry by Dr Rahunath Manet

11.30 am - 12.00 pm

Poster Launch of Webseries “DICE”
Producer & Director: Mr Chandra Kant Singh
Trailer of Bedit Queen Shakuntaka
Producer: Mr Niakqat Gola

02.30 pm - 03.00 pm

Trailer Showcase: Raj Kapoor's Documentary Film- LONI TUNES
Presented by: Devendra Jadhav, Creative Director and Producer

03.30 pm - 04.00 pm

Poster and Trailer release of Film: Pimbilika Pilapi (Hindi/Tamil)
Presented by: Djeasilane Balance

04.00 pm - 04.45 pm

“The Eye” Session with Producer and Cast Ms Shruti Haasan


About the Film:
A young widow travels back to the island where her husband died to spread his ashes. Upon learning the true nature of what may have claimed his life, she is tempted by a dark choice that could bring him back.
Ms Shruti Haasan, Indian Actor
Ms Melanie Dicks,
Ms Daphne Schmon, Filmmaker

06.00 pm

Trailer Launch : THIS STORY HAS NO NAME :

Director : Sandeep Sawant ( Of SHWAAS - India's entry to Oscars - fame)


Mukund is a studious, young fellow from a village called Ganeshwadi. After 12th grade, he secures admission at a renowned textile engineering college in the city. Initially, he gets overwhelmed with college life due to his rural background. As time passes, Mukund makes friends. Through them he gets exposed to the world of music, theatre, poetry, etc. All these experiences help him discover himself and gain self-confidence. After a funny series of incidents, he even finds himself a girlfriend. This one year became a dream-like experience for him.
But fate has other plans. During the annual vacation, while at home, he gets very ill. He is diagnosed with severe kidney infection. The only way out is regular dialysis or a kidney transplant.
This grim situation pushes Mukund into a depressed state. He cuts off all the communication with his college friends. His family is met with big hurdles like raising money for Mukund’s transplant and getting a kidney donor in time. Both the issues are solved with some struggle.
In the end we see Mukund returning to his normal life with hope and excitement.

  • Day 8: May 23, 2023 (Tuesday)

03.00 pm

Agra
Moderator: Aseem Chhabra
Kanu Behl, Director of Agra
Siddharth Anand Kumar, Producer of Agra and Head of Yoodlee Films, Saregama

The tentative sketch is that we will discuss the films, the process of Agra, why Saregama decided to produce it, etc. what’s Kanu’s experience at Cannes and some questions about how he has done Cannes twice. Themes of Agra, themes of Indian films, etc. if you have any more recommendations do let us know.

06.00 pm

THIS STORY HAS NO NAME :
Director: Sandeep Sawant ( Of SHWAAS - India's entry to Oscars - fame)

Mukund is a studious, young fellow from a village called Ganeshwadi. After 12th grade, he secures admission at a renowned textile engineering college in the city. Initially, he gets overwhelmed with college life due to his rural background. As time passes, Mukund makes friends. Through them he gets exposed to the world of music, theatre, poetry, etc. All these experiences help him discover himself and gain self-confidence. After a funny series of incidents, he even finds himself a girlfriend. This one year became a dream-like experience for him. But fate has other plans. During the annual vacation, while at home, he gets very ill. He is diagnosed with severe kidney infection. The only way out is regular dialysis or a kidney transplant.

This grim situation pushes Mukund into a depressed state. He cuts off all the communication with his college friends. His family is met with big hurdles like raising money for Mukund’s transplant and getting a kidney donor in time. Both the issues are solved with some struggle. In the end we see Mukund returning to his normal life with hope and excitement.

  • Day 9: May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

11.00 am - 01:00 pm

MADAAR :
Director : Mangesh Mahadev Badar

Solapur region in the state of Maharashtra suffers from extreme drought for two consecutive years. There is little or no water for drinking nor for agriculture. One by one people begin to leave the villages. A lone professor in a village is trying to give courage to the people in this dire situation. But people are helpless. They are not ready to listen. Even Bida has no other option left. Ashi, the one who is in love with him, does not allow Bida to leave the village. Bida is restless and…. is desperate. Everything has gotten out of hand. This terrible drought unfolds as it destroys not only relationships but lives too.

Screenings

World premiere

SR No Translated Title Language Year of Production Director Cast Poster
1 AGRA HINDI 2021 Agra
2 AMAR COLONY HINDI 2023 Siddharth CHAUHAN Nimisha NAIR, Sangeeta AGRAWAL, Usha CHAUHAN  
3 GAABH -CATTLE PREGNANCY MARATHI 2023 Anup JATRAKAR Kailash LEELA VAGHMARE, Sayali BANDKAR  
4 MAJAZ URDU 2023 Huma KHALIL, Mustajabuddin MALIK  
5 REVIVAL ENGLISH 2023 Bharath KISHORE  
6 THE CHOSEN ONE   1990 Aribam Syam SHARMA  
7 THE SILENT ENEMY IN ME   2022 Narkar VASANT  
8 JALGOAN          
9 THE GODDESS          
10 TOPAZ          
11 36 GUNN          
12 DRISHYAM 2          

100 Years Of

Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray, an Indian filmmaker and among the dozen or so great masters of world cinema, is known for his humanistic approach to cinema. A true auteur, Ray directly controlled many aspects of filmmaking.

The success of Pather Panchali gave Ray total control over his subsequent films. What followed was a long career as a world-class filmmaker. Until 1981, he would make a feature length film every year.

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Seminars & Meetings

  • Day 1: May 18th, 2022

11:30am - 01:00pm

Inaugural Session

The official opening of the Pavilion
Welcome Address by Mr. Jawed Ashraf, Hon’ble Ambassador of India to France

Keynote Address by: Mr. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, M/o I&B. Govt. of India

Release of IFFI Regulation, AV, and Poster

Release of India Film Guide 2022

Inaugural address: Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports

Vote of thanks
Ms. Neerja Sekhar, Additional Secretary, M/o I&B. Govt. of India

In the presence of:
Mr. A.R Rahman, Music Director
Mr. R. Madhavan, Actor and Filmmaker
Ms. Jyoti Deshpande, CEO, Viacom Pictures

Moderator: Mr. Arun Chawla, Director General, FICCI

03:00pm - 04:00pm

Inception to Grandeur: 75 years of India’s Cinematic Journey

Brief: Post-Independence, Indian cinema started evolving at a breakneck pace. Over the period of times the Indian Cinema witnessed the development in the field of technology as well in the content. The technicians to actors gain fame globally.

04:15pm - 04:45pm

The Cinematic Madhya Pradesh: Showcase of Madhya Pradesh Film Policy

The popularity of Madhya Pradesh as a Film Shooting Destination has certainly grown over a period of time. The land of Khajuraho and Sanchi, the jungles of Kanha and Bandhavgarh, the Forts & monuments of Gwalior, Orchha and Mandu, the Culture of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior offers film makers the most diverse Film making experiences.

Presented by : Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla
Principal Secretary, Tourism &
Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Bhopal

  • Day 2: May 19th, 2022

05:30pm - 06:00pm

Country Of Blind: Launch of Teaser

A Bilingual feature film based on H.G. Wells story "The country of the blind"
STARCAST: Hina Khan, Anushka Sen, Inaamulhaq, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Shoib Nikash Shah, Namita Lal.

06:00pm - 07:00pm

Round table meeting with the Film Commissions of different region attending (Closed door)

03:00pm - 04:00pm

Roundtable with Film Funds (Closed Door)
  • Day 3: May 20th, 2022

03:00pm - 04:00pm

Roundtable with Film Funds (Closed Door)

04:30pm - 05:30pm

Post- Pandemic Landscape of the film festivals

After Pandemic, many film festivals went digital, some were closed. Is the film festival's existence at risk due to the growing base of streaming platforms after the pandemic?

03:00pm - 04:00pm

Inception

05:30pm - 06:00pm

Kaya Palat: First Look Launch

Starcast: Helly Shah (Famous Television Actress), Rahat Kazmi, Tariq Khan, Swaroopa Ghosh

06:30pm - 07:30pm

Networking Evening
  • Day 4: May 21st, 2022

11:00am - 12:00pm

Interaction with the filmmakers of the Goes to Cannes and the directors of Special Screening

The Marché du Film offers renowned festivals the possibility to showcase their selection of original work-in-progress titles looking for sales agents and producers. Special Screening of the five films showcasing the best of Indian Cinema.

12:00pm - 01:00pm

Round table meeting on AVGC companies present in Cannes

03:00pm - 03:30pm

The Gateway of Northeast India: Assam is the Emerging Cinema in Northeast India

The cinema of assam is 83-year-old. Assamese cinema came under the spotlight in 2018 courtesy Rima Das’s Village Rockstars winning the best film in National Award. As a new guard, a bunch of young and largely self-taught filmmakers.

Panellist:
Mr. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Dr. Bobby Sarma Baruah, Producer & Director
Ms. Sulakhyana Baruah, Producer, Actor
Ms. Ammie Baruah, Film Director and Producer

03:30pm - 04:00pm

In Conversation with Ms. Urvashi Rautela (Actor, Female) and Mr. Rahat Kazmi

04:30pm - 06:30pm

Goes to Cannes at Palais des Festivals

04:30pm - 05:00pm

Country of Blind: Launch of Teaser

05:30pm - 06:00pm

SAFED : Launch of Trailer

Starring Meera Chopra, Abhay Verma (The Family Man Fame), Jameel Khan (Known for Gullak Series)

06:30pm - 07:30pm

Networking Evening
  • Day 5: May 22nd, 2022 - Start-Up Pitching Session

09:30am - 12:15pm

Screening of GODAVARI at Olympia 7

11:00am - 12:00pm

Interaction with Producer Network

Specifically designed to create opportunities to build your peer network and get international co-production projects off the ground.

11:45am - 02:45pm

Screening of ALPHA BETA GAMMA at Olympia 7

02:00am - 02:15pm

I&B Secretary’s meeting with the Ms. Anna Hallberg, Foreign Trade Minister of Sweden

02:15pm - 03:00pm

Interaction with the Participants at the “Cannes Next”

Cannes Next is an executive conference and innovation-driven business development platform exploring the future of the entertainment sector . It is a unique gathering enhancing partnerships and fostering business opportunities by . connecting world-class creativity with cutting-edge business and technological innovation.

03:30pm - 04:00pm

Trailer launch of Shadow of the Night

02:15pm - 05:00pm

Screening of BOOMBA RIDE, at Olympia 7

04:00pm - 04:50pm

Screening of DHUIN at Olympia 7

03:30pm - 04:00pm

Launch of poster of Danny Goes Aum

Cast: Anjali Patil, Andrew Sloman, Marianne Borgo
Writer-Director-Producer: Sandeep Mohan

04:00pm - 05:00pm

Interaction with the Indian Buyers present at Cannes

05:00pm - 05:30pm

Trailer Launch of “T” by Jitesh Kumar

05:45pm - 06:15pm

Meeting with Screen Australia

06:30pm - 07:30pm

Networking Evening
  • Day 6: May 23rd, 2022

11:30pm - 12:30pm

Roundtable with Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

12:30pm - 01:00pm

Meeting with Mr. Roberto Stabile, International Partnerships, ANICA

12:30pm - 01:30pm

Gateway of northeast India: showcase of film policy, film location and facilities of Assam

The film policy of Assam is very captivating, offering various discounts and subsidies. There are many exquisite film locations available in Assam like the river Brahmaputra which runs through the length and breadth of the state and the blue hills that surround the entire landscape. In addition it is also a biodiversity hot-spot and home to world heritage Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary known for its world famous one-horned rhinoscores and Mans Tiger Reserve forest.it is also home to various cultures and traditions, ethnic diversities bound harmoniously by a common thread of mutual respect and respect for co-existence!

Moderator:
Mr Simanta Sekhar Chairperson , Assam State Film Finance & Development Corporation

Panellists:
Ms Loya Madhuri IAS, Secretary Cultural Affairs, Govt of Assam
Mr Angaraag Mahanta, singer, composer
Ms Monidipa Borkotoki, Managing Director, Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation
Ms Aimee Baruah, producer, director and actor
Dr Bobby Sarma Baruah, producer and director
Ms Sulakhyana Barauh. Producer and actor

02:00pm - 03:00pm

Global Film Distribution –Opportunities and Way Forward

Today's technology offers filmmakers unprecedented opportunities for their films to be viewed by global audiences. With the vast array of potential prospects for access to viewers now available to new filmmakers comes the challenge of navigating a labyrinth of seemingly unlimited exhibition platforms.

Moderator:
Mr. Saibal Chatterjee, Film Critic & Journalist

Panellists:
Mr. Tarek Shoukri, Director of Festivals and Non-Theatrical at Visit Films
Mr. David STRONG, CEO, New Zealand Film Commission
Mr. Sunil Doshi, Founder, Alliance Media
Mr. Amit Jumani, Founder, Metro Cinema
Mr. Arfi Lamba, Chief Executive Officer, Bombay Berlin Film Productions

03:30pm - 03:30pm

In conversation with Mr. K. Ravi Chandran (Ace Cinematographer) with Mr. Ravi Kottarkkara

03:30pm - 04:00pm

Trailer Launch of FOOTPRINTS ON WATER

Star Cast: Adil Hussain, Nimisha Sajayan, Lena Kumar , Antonio Aakeel
Director: Nathalia Syam
Producer: Mohaan Nadaar

and
Trailer Launch of RAT ON THE HIGHWAY

Star Cast : Randeep Hooda
Director : Vivek Chouhan
Producer : Mohaan Nadaar

04:30pm - 05:00pm

Trailer launch of The Tale of a Santa and his Moth

Editor, Script, and Director: Aneek Chaudhuri
Camera: Aneek Chaudhuri, Sreekanth Sivaswamy
Cast: Pawan Chopra, Usha Banerjee

Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, Government Of India

Mr. Apurva Chandra
Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
011-23382639
011- 23386530
011- 23383513 (Fax)

Ms. Neerja Sekhar
Additional Secretary
Tel: +91-11-23387558
Email: asmib.inb@nic.in

Mr. Armstrong Pame
Director (Films-I)
Tel: +91-11-23383374
Email: armstrong.pame@nic.in


National Film Development Corporation

Mr. Prithul Kumar
Joint Secretary (Films), M/o I & B and Managing Director - NFDC
Tel: +91-11-23384996
Email: jsfilms.inb@nic.in

Federation Of India Chambers of Commerce & Industries

Leena Jaisani
Assistant Secretary General
Tel: +91-11-23487505
Email: leena.jaisani@ficci.com