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  • Film Companion launches ‘Through the Lens’ masterclass, backed by ARRI

    Film Companion launches ‘Through the Lens’ masterclass, backed by ARRI

    Mumbai: Film Companion announces the launch of ‘Through The Lens,’ a distinguished masterclass series that underscores the brilliance of Indian cinematographers, generously supported by ARRI, a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems for the film, broadcast, media, and entertainment industries, with a worldwide distribution and service network. Kicking off the first episode with Sudeep Chatterjee, followed by K.K. Senthil Kumar and Anil Mehta, Through The Lens is a one-of-a-kind celebration, aiming to applaud the talent behind the camera, providing an exclusive insight into their creative journey. It will be aired on Film Companion’s YouTube channel.

    Sudeep Chatterjee who will be featured in the inaugural episode of the series is renowned for his contributions to cinematic masterpieces such as Bajirao Mastani, Chak De! India, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and more. With a career spanning decades, Chatterjee has played a pivotal role in shaping the visual narrative of some of the most iconic Indian films.  

    The upcoming episodes will also feature ace cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar, known for the mesmerizing visuals of large-scale spectacle films like RRR, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, and Magadheera. And camera virtuoso, Anil Mehta, who introduced the glamorous realism aesthetic in Hindi Cinema. His filmography includes blockbusters such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Wake up Sid, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

    To ensure widespread accessibility, “Through The Lens” is set to be aired on Film Companion’s YouTube channel. This strategic decision reflects our commitment to reaching a global audience and fostering a community of cinephiles, aspiring filmmakers, and industry professionals.

    Watch episode one of ‘Through the Lens’ with Sudeep Chatterjee exclusively on Film Companion’s Youtube channel on 17 January at 8 pm IST.

  • Hungama Mobile, Adlabs showcase Marigold at 3GSM World Congress

    Hungama Mobile, Adlabs showcase Marigold at 3GSM World Congress

     MUMBAI: Hungama mobile and roamware in association with Adlabs Films premiered its soon-to-be-launched co-production Marigold on a mobile platform at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona.

    This event is a part of Hungama and Roamware’s Bollywood initiative at 3GSM, which will scale the Hungama digital network from 70 operators in 32 countries to more than 261 operators in over 100 countries.

    The 3GSM World Congress is one of the largest exhibitions for the mobile industry. The event attracted over 60,000 attendees from across the global mobile value chain.
    Marigold, a romantic comedy, is Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s first Hollywood film .It is targeted for release in April 2007.

    Speaking about the tie up, Hungama managing director and CEO Neeraj Roy said, “With the success of providing Bollywood entertainment, the combination of Hollywood and Bollywood will give a new outlook and experience to the audience.

    From providing music, imagery, video and games we are now preparing to introduce full features and this project of Marigold is a step in the same direction.”

    “Marigold is a perfect example of how Hollywood and Bollywood can co-operate to produce international quality films from India” said co-producer Sidhartha M Jain.

    He further added “we used the best talent from Bollywood such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for music, Anil Mehta as DOP, Nitin Desai for sets and a host of other Indian talent, who worked hand-in-hand with the US and UK crew. This event is ideally suited for such a film”.