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  • With a record 12,000 delegates, 314 films, MIFF closes on a high

    With a record 12,000 delegates, 314 films, MIFF closes on a high

    Mumbai: With a record-breaking attendance of 12,000 delegates and the screening of 314 films, the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) concluded on a high note. This edition of MIFF witnessed unprecedented delegate participation, with enthusiasts attending various screenings, panel discussions, and masterclasses. Films from 59 different countries were showcased during the festival, which not only took place in Mumbai but also extended to venues in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Pune for the first time.

    NFDC festival director and MD Pritul Kumar expressed his satisfaction with the overwhelming response to this year’s MIFF. “The remarkable turnout demonstrates the growing interest in documentaries, shorts, and animation among a dedicated audience. The success of MIFF should be attributed to robust programming, setting new benchmarks for future editions.“

    With a host of eminent personalities like Richie Mehta, Santosh Sivan , Daniela Volker, Ketan Mehta, Tushar Hiranandani, Alphonse Roy, T.S. Nagabharana among others attending the festival, the 18th MIFF was also lauded for its excellent organization and venue design ensuring accessibility and protection from the monsoon rains in Mumbai. Special measures, such as providing training to volunteers for attendees needing special assistance, and installing ramps across the festival campus, enhanced the overall experience for all participants.

    Working with the not for profit organisation Svayam, volunteers and teams at the festival were made to undergo special training to better equip them with patrons that needed special attention. Venues were also made accessible with the instillation of ramps across the festival campus.

    There were also special screening for people with hearing and visual impairments.

    “I think the selection of films was very good and many of the documentaries were insightful. It was especially good because everything was within the same campus and we could book on the app, rush to the next screening, eat and also discuss with our friends without stepping out or getting wet” said one of the delegates.

    The festival this year also digitised the screening bookings and its badge registration , to further facilitate accessibility and time efficiency. Furthermore stalls from various countries, Indian states, start ups and the skill council allowed for interested audiences and delegates to interact, learn and engage.

    The first ever docu bazaar that was put up, saw 108 projects in Work-in-progress and Viewing Room, while for co production there were 16 projects selected from 63 entries. 15 producers interested in backing documentaries, shorts and animation were part of the docu bazaar this year.

  • Animal Planet’s new initiative “Where Tigers Rule”

    Animal Planet’s new initiative “Where Tigers Rule”

    MUMBAI: Animal Planet will bring the country’s attention on India’s majestic animal – Tiger – with its special month-long programming initiative WHERE TIGERS RULE.

    Leading Bollywood actors Abhay Deol and Chitrangada Singh have joined India’s leading wildlife channel Animal Planet to create nationwide awareness on the threats affecting tigers’ survival and the acute role tigers play in balancing India’s ecosystem.

    From the breathtaking landscapes of Sundarbans to the magnificent forests of Ranthambore, WHERE TIGERS RULE provides an intimate look into the mysterious world of tigers. Featuring some of the leading tiger experts like Alphonse Roy, Valmik Thapar, Saba Douglas Hamilton, Dave Salmoni, Simon King, John Varty, Niall McCann, WHERE TIGERS RULE showcases the elusive lifestyle of tigers and raise concern about the grave situation of dwindling tiger population.

    With a few thousand tigers left in the wild, every small effort represents hope for their survival.

    Through this engaging month-long line-up, Animal Planet’s WHERE TIGERS RULE highlights the secret lives of this private predator revealing its behaviour, predatory skills, conflict with humans, habitat destruction, poaching and conservation issues.
     

    WHERE TIGERS RULE will air every night at 8 PM from 1st to 31st March, only on Animal Planet.
     

    Commenting on the initiative, Rahul Johri, Senior VP and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said,”Tiger is a symbol of wildlife wealth of India and holds an irresistible fascination due to its secretive predatory nature.  Its dwindling population is a matter of great concern.  Animal Planet through its dedicated programming aims to help viewers understand and appreciate this majestic and endangered big cat.”
     

    Leading actor Abhay Deol says, “Tiger is a supreme predator and is an indication of the well-being of our ecosystems. Saving the tiger is not just a choice, it’s our need.  I am hopeful that my association with Animal Planet will help raise consciousness amongst audience in securing the future of this beautiful animal.”
     

    Actor Chitrangada Singh said, “We are left with very few tigers in the wild and if collective action is not taken, the most iconic animal could be wiped off the planet forever.  Animal Planet’s Where Tigers Rule is a wonderful initiative that will sensitise viewers to understand the importance of this charismatic cat.”
     

    Now in its third year, Animal Planet’s WHERE TIGERS RULE has previously been supported by Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu and John Abraham.  The cause also gained affiliation from Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, filmmaker Mike Pandey and conservationists Belinda Wright.
     

    Some of the programmes in line-up include:
     

    SWAMP TIGER documents the life of the most elusive of cats – the royal Bengal tiger of the Sundarbans. Using elaborate night-sight equipment sensitive to moon and stars, the viewers will watch never-seen-before sight of a female tiger covering a carcass with leaves just before dawn and many revelations that follow.
     

    TIGERS NEXT DOOR takes a look at an intimate portrait of Sita, an Indian tigress and her cubs in the forest of Bandhavgarh in Central India.  The film analyses political changes sweeping across the nation which could mean a better future for the locals and tigers alike.
     

    INDIA – KINGDOM OF THE TIGER is a historical epic depicting India from 1910 to the modern era. The film chronicles life of Jim Corbett, the famed English hunter-naturalist, as he races to save an Indian village from the terror of a man-eating tiger.

    Naturalist and filmmaker John Varty and zoologist David Salmoni are the ultimate friends of these beautiful animals. LIVING WITH TIGERS follows their dynamic and ambitious program which has been developed to reintroduce captive tigers into the wild.

     

    TIGER, HUNTING FOR A HOME looks at some of the issues concerning the plight of Tigers and how their existence or extinction impacts life around them.