Streamers are keeping India’s more story-driven filmmakers busy, but are also taking their attention away from indie films.
The Knowledge Series at India’s Film Bazaar Online, which wrapped today, mapped out some of the realities for Indian filmmakers in a Covid-hit world. While some themes are familiar in film industries all over the world – rising production costs, shuttered cinemas and a shift to streaming – others were uniquely Indian.
On a ‘Future of Film Distribution’ panel, producer Guneet Monga explained how shooting restarted in India last October with Covid safety measures, including social distancing, zoning of film sets and regular testing.
The Knowledge Series at India’s Film Bazaar Online, which wrapped today, mapped out some of the realities for Indian filmmakers in a Covid-hit world. While some themes are familiar in film industries all over the world – rising production costs, shuttered cinemas and a shift to streaming – others were uniquely Indian.
On a ‘Future of Film Distribution’ panel, producer Guneet Monga explained how shooting restarted in India last October with Covid safety measures, including social distancing, zoning of film sets and regular testing.
- 1/21/2021
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Reluctant actress, reluctant politician and a non-conformist until the very end - She was destiny?s child who rose from the ashes like a phoenix to rule the state as its youngest female chief minister.
Inspired by true events, Mx Player brings viewers the story of Shakthi Sheshadri ? a woman who was pushed to embrace life choices which weren?t her own, and yet she excelled in each of those chapters.?
Directed by National Award winner Gautham Vasudev Menon and film director Prasath Murugesan, the series will see megastar Ramya Krishnan in as Queen. The story traces the journey of her life from being a reluctant impoverished 15-year-old debutante actress to her becoming the people?s Queen.
Speaking about her character - Ramya said, ?Some characters compel you to take on the challenge and being Shakthi was one of them. Be it her disciple, her will to defy the norm...
Inspired by true events, Mx Player brings viewers the story of Shakthi Sheshadri ? a woman who was pushed to embrace life choices which weren?t her own, and yet she excelled in each of those chapters.?
Directed by National Award winner Gautham Vasudev Menon and film director Prasath Murugesan, the series will see megastar Ramya Krishnan in as Queen. The story traces the journey of her life from being a reluctant impoverished 15-year-old debutante actress to her becoming the people?s Queen.
Speaking about her character - Ramya said, ?Some characters compel you to take on the challenge and being Shakthi was one of them. Be it her disciple, her will to defy the norm...
- 12/6/2019
- GlamSham
Web SeriesThe series will be directed by Sooriyaprathap S.Tnm StaffYoutube/ Mx PlayerFilmmaker Soundarya Rajinikanth has partnered with video streaming service Mx Player to produce an original web series on the Tamil epic, Ponniyin Selvan. The filmmaker tweeted the news, stating that her company May 6 Entertainment will be producing the series, with Sooriyaprathap S as director. A teaser for the series was also released, which features imagery from the adaptation. Reminiscent of the A Game of Thrones style, sigils in the form of animals are shown with intricate carvings -- horse, tiger, fish, peacock and elephant. In a wash of faded green, we also see a sword and a palanquin. Written by Kalki Krishnoorthy, the five-volume epic is considered to be one of the greatest work of Tamil literature. It tells the tale of the Cholas and in particular, Arulmozhivarman who goes on to become Raja Raja Chola I. A...
- 1/30/2019
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
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