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| The list of nominated films in JIFF 2012 has been released143 films that successfully got selected for the festival |
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Jaipur, December 05, 2011 |
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"The list of nominated films in JIFF 2012 has been released143 films that successfully got selected for the festival."
The first list of the nominated films in the 4th Jaipur International Film Festival has been released today.
There are 143 films that successfully got selected for the festival. Among these, 92 short, 18 documentaries, 13 animation (3 from India) and 20 feature films are included.
The festival office received 902 films in total from 70 nations across the globe. The 143 films are eventually nominated from them in the festival.
The maximum numbers of films i.e. 25 are selected from the United States. Among them, 54 films got selected from India and 89 films were from other countries of the world. Out of 20 feature films selected this year, 6 are from India and remaining 14 are from overseas.
The festival will be held next year from 27th to 31st January at Golcha Cinema, Birla Auditorium and Rajasthan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Last year, the final selection to the festival comprised of 144 films.
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| Regional cinema is backbone of World Cinema: Supran Sen |
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Jaipur, July 20 |
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"Regional cinema is the backbone of World cinema. It has reached new heights today. Apart from that, regional cinema contributes a lot to Film Festivals around the globe." by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot. Tourism Minister Government of Rajasthan Smt. Beena Kak was the Guest of honor.:
Inaugurating a one-day seminar on World Cinema via Regional Cinema in Jaipur, Film Federation of India Secretary General Supran Sen said 15 awards were bagged by Tamil cinema alone in the 2010 National FilmAwards announced recently, apart from a large number of awards to other languages. Though regional cinema suffered from lack of huge budgets, it had the right kind of stories and ideas.
Sen said South Indian cinema was an excellent example of the achievements of regional cinema. Everyone is also aware of the popularity of Bhojpuri cinema. Super stars of Bollywood are now acting in Tamil, Bhojpuri and Kannada films. On the other hand, actresses from South India are ruling Bollywood, which also makes remakes of famous South Indian films. Thus, regional cinema makes contribution from the idea and story to the star cast in Bollywood.
But several speakers expressed regret that Rajasthani cinema was not showing much progress, despite some incentives like tax free exhibition or subsidy of up to Rs 500,000 for filmmakers in the state.
It was hoped that the state would increase the subsidy from Rs 500,00 which was very meagre.
Lack of unity among filmmakers from the state was another reason given for the slow rise of Rajasthani cinema.
Bollywood is also in many ways a regional cinema since it comprises films produced in a regional language.
Films produced in foreign countries succeed because of special effects and other new techniques.
Serials based on Rajasthan/Rajasthani culture were enormously popular and filmmakers could learn a lesson from this.
There was a general complaint that filmmakers are asked to submit their films in VCD/DVD format to the state government for tax exemption. But this was risky before the release of a film since it could lead to piracy.
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National Film Awards via JIFF |
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JIFF makes its mark in mere 3 years
JIFF makes its way through to the line of World best festivals.
Jaipur, 21st of May. 3 years is not a huge time for a festival to leave its significant mark. Jaipur International Film Festival JIFF has just done that. 3 editions of JIFF have been organised till now and in all of them, the awarded films have received the national award in the same category. 3 films which were awarded in National Film Awards 2010 announced on 19th of May 2011, have been awarded in JIFF2011. Also, the films awarded in JIFF’s first two editions were awarded with National Award. This hatrick in span of three years can make any festival proud.
Following films have received National Awards after being awarded at the Jaipur international Film Festival:
1.JIFF2009: Karna Motcham (Short Film)- Director: S.Murli Manohar
Best short film award in JIFF and then National Award.
2.JIFF2010: Garud (Short Film)- Director: Deepu.S.Unni
Best Cinematography award in JIFF and National Award in same category.
3.JIFF2011:
- Veettilekkulla Vazhi (The way home) Feature Film- Director: Dr.Biju
Best Malayalam Film at National Award and screened in Jaipur International Film Festival.
- Mala Aai Vahhaychy (I want to be a mother) Feature Film Director: Samrouddhi Porey
Best Female Actor and Debutant Director at JIFF and best Marathi film award at National Film Awards.
- I am Kalam(Feature Film) Director: Nila Madhab Panda
National award for Best child artist and selected at Jaipur International Film Festival.
After winning the National Award, Dipu.S.Unni said that JIFF has helped me in gaining confidence and also in achieving my dream to be a good cinematographer.
Samrouddhi Porey told Hindustan Times, Jaipur International Film Festival has not only become a meeting point for new comers and new entrants to see films and meet the directors from different part of the world, but also to learn the art of film making and direction from films.
After winning the national award, Samrouddhi said that definitely winning two awards at JIFF has been a great achievement for her and the result of that is National Award.
Dr.Biju is very happy after winning the national award. He says that screening of my film at the festival is a great achievement for me .I will be sending my films to JIFF in future also.
Now, more and more film makers from India and outside will show their inclination towards JIFF. Till now, we had kept our festival away from glamour so that we could make its foundation really strong. Also, now Bollywood’s participation will increase in JIFF which would help in achieving JIFF’s aims.
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27 January , 2011 |
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3rd Jaipur International Film Festival-2011 from 27-31 January is Inaugrated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot. Tourism Minister Government of Rajasthan Smt. Beena Kak was the Guest of honor.:
The main highlight of the ceremony was Famous Rajasthani folk dancer Gulabo who wrapped the whole ambience in cultural fragrance.
Screening of 4 movies each from short, documentary, feature & animation i.e., “OPEN DOOR-directed by ALESSANDRO DEL BIANCO (ITALY”) ,” RAIN FOR LIFE- directed by JAL BHAGIRATH, (RAJASTHAN).”, “HAY FEVER-directed by LARA LUCHHITI (ITALY)”, “TOPI- directed by ARJUN RIHAN (USA),” captured the evening which was followed by the dinner at Shilpgram.
The ceremony witnessed many personalities on the dazzling land which was seemed to be a medley of versatile genres.
The charm of the fest continued for the next three days of the event with the screening of nominated movies in all the categories i.e.’ short, feature, documentary and animation from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Along with this, the movies which were selected for computer desktop screening also shown.
It was for the first time that parallel sessions and two workshops were introduced in JIFF.
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28 December, 2010 |
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3rd Jaipur International Film Festival-2011 from January 27
600 films from 67 countries; 4 panorama 4 venue 4 days; 300 hundred film makers from around the globe
Jaipur, December 28. India’s first Red Carpet based Jaipur International Film Festival-2011 representing 67 countries across the world with at least 300 film makers will enthrall the Pink City from January 27-30, 2011.
After great success of first and second JIFF in last two consecutive years, JIFF received 600 entries from 67 countries, out of which 140 films including Short fiction, Documentary, Animation and Feature movies have been selected for screening at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Film Bhawan Auditoria and city’s selected cinema halls during four days of events. More |
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20 July, 2010 |
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Third Jaipur International Film Festival in January 2011:
Registration for the entries will take place between August and October, 2010
Jaipur, July 20: The third Jaipur International Film Festival 2011 (JIFF) will kick-start here from January 27 next year. The four day mega event will showcase films in various categories like feature, short, animation and documentary and the registration for the entries will take place between August and October, 2010, Hanu Roj, the festival's founder director said today.
Renowned Hollywood and Bollywood film makers will attend the event this year. Besides awards in different categories, JIFF will organise the world premier of the film winning the Best Feature film trophy on TV cable networks. From this year there would be parallel sessions to accommodate more deliberations, and special emphasis would be laid on young film makers, and freelance film makers. According to Mr Hanu Roj, a major achievement of the festival is the preparation of a seven year calendar, which has successfully been shared with the film fraternity of more than 100 countries.
From this year onwards, a new event The Red Carpet Award Ceremony has been added to the festival. The RED CARPET ceremony is being planned on the lines of festivals like Cannes and Oscars and the two and half hour long extravaganza will include fashion show and Gala dinner besides screening of important films and celebrity talks.
According to Mr Hanu Roj, the festival director, Golden Camel for best director, Green Rose for a film which gives a global message, Yellow Rose for an unreleased film and Red Rose award for best released film between October 2009 and October 2010, would be given. A special category for film makers of Rajasthan will continue this year. Last year at least 15 films were screened in this category. He told that In JIFF-2010, out of 350 entries from 41 nations, JIFF had screened 87 movies with the clearance of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and given away 12 awards in all categories, he said.
For JIFF 2011 online submission facility available on: www.veenamusiconline.com, (A partner of JIFF, biggest music company of Rajasthan), www.withoutabox.com, (The International entry submission partner, an innovative online submissions system) and
www.jiffindia.org |
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12 July, 2010 |
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PTI:
Jaipur, July 12 (PTI) The third Jaipur International Film Festival 2011 (JIFF) will kick-start here from January 28. The four day event will showcase films in various categories like feature, short, animation and documentary and the registration will take place between August and October, Hanu Roj, the festival''s founder director said today.
National Award winning filmmaker Shyam Benegal will attend the event this year, said a press statement released by the organisers today. Besides awards in different categories, JIFF will organise the world premier of the film winning the Best Feature trophy on TV cable networks.
Other awards include Gold Camel for best director, Green Rose for a film which gives a global message, Yellow Rose for an unreleased film and Red Rose award for best released film between October 2009 and October 2010, Roj said. In JIFF-2010, out of 350 entries, JIFF had screened 87 movies with the clearance of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and given away 12 awards in all categories, he said. |
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