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  • IFP season 14 concludes on a high note

    IFP season 14 concludes on a high note

    Mumbai: IFP’s 14th edition, held on 12-13 October 2024, at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai, attracted a footfall of over 15,000 attendees. The event celebrated creativity across films & OTT, music, literature, writing, storytelling, photography, design, art, and comedy, featuring a range of sessions, workshops, masterclasses, live performances, mixers, debate rings, and challenges.

    Day one opened with Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rajkummar Rao discussing the art of character embodiment and Gordon-Levitt’s HitRecord platform. Other notable sessions included a roundtable on film production with Aparna Purohit, Guneet Monga, and Ronnie Lahiri; Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s insights on becoming an auteur; and a conversation on reviving comedy with Rajesh A Krishnan and Kunal Kemmu. A special session, Making of Man Woman Man Woman, featured Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Imaad Shah, Sanah Abbott, and Tarun Dhanrajgir. Additional sessions included ‘The Comic Battle: Anybody Can Boing!’ with Aparshakti Khurana and Sayani Gupta, ‘Inside the Mind of a Music Supervisor’ with Ankur Tewari and Dot, ‘Aesthetics of the Gram: Vertical Cinema’ with Maroof Culmen, Dolly Singh, Sejal Kumar, and Mansi Ugale, ‘Journey of a Joke’ with Saurabh Shukla and Abish Mathew, and ‘Crew Cut’ with Jim Sarbh, Zoya Hussain, and Bosco-Caesar.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Day two began with Shoojit Sircar’s session on crafting subtlety in cinema. Other highlights included ‘Qisse with Kopal’ featuring Sharvari Wagh and Kopal Khanna, ‘Many Shades of Kartik Aaryan’ with Kartik Aaryan, ‘On Subverting Narratives’ with Chhaya Kadam, and ‘Collaborative Creation: Harnessing AI in Art and Cinema’ with Rob, Kabir Khan, and Toosid. Kanika Dhillon and Taapsee Pannu discussed ‘Making of a Modern Pulp’, while William Dalrymple spoke on ‘Walking the Golden Road’. The ‘Musicians Who Broke the Internet’ session featured Nikhita Gandhi, Sai Abhyankkar, Yashraj, and Chaar Diwaari, while the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ panel included Sparsh Shrivastava, Tanya Maniktala, Abhay Verma, and Pratibha Ranta, and ‘Brut Generation’ featured Aditi Rao Hydari.

    The festival also honored winners of IFP’s 50-hour challenges across filmmaking, music, design, performing arts, writing, and photography, with over 54,000 participants globally. In addition to the sessions, the event featured debate rings, open mics, mixers, and live acts, capturing the festival’s creative spirit.

    IFP founder Ritam Bhatnagar expressed, “We are thrilled to announce that the fourteenth season of IFP has been truly extraordinary, marking a significant milestone in the festival’s history. Over the past thirteen years, we have consistently witnessed exceptional engagement from both participants and attendees. This year, however, surpassed our highest expectations. A standout moment was the inaugural visit of acclaimed actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to India specifically for IFP. Furthermore, remarkable speakers from various creative fields greatly enriched the conversations. It’s worth noting that participants from 42 countries and attendees from nine countries joined us, making this a truly global festival.”

  • Leica India introduces chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador

    Leica India introduces chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Leica India introduces Chef Ranveer Brar as its brand ambassador during an exclusive event at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. The event also marks the launch of Leica’s latest camera, the Q3 43. This collaboration between the luxury camera brand and the celebrated chef highlights their shared passion for storytelling and creativity, both in the culinary world and through photography.

    Chef Ranveer Brar, known for his ability to tell stories through food, becomes the face of Leica India, symbolising the seamless blend of culinary and visual arts. Brar’s love for photography and Leica’s precision-driven craftsmanship align perfectly, as both are rooted in authenticity and detail. His partnership with the brand aims to inspire a broader audience, encouraging the appreciation of both visual and culinary arts.

    Leica’s new Q3 43, which was unveiled at the event, continues the brand’s legacy of innovation. Priced at Rs 6,55,000, the camera features the legendary APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. lens, known for delivering distortion-free, sharp, and high-contrast images in all lighting conditions. With a tiltable 3-inch high-resolution touchscreen, 8K video capabilities, and its iconic grey leather exterior, the Leica Q3 43 represents the pinnacle of German craftsmanship.

    Commenting on his new role, Ranveer Brar said, “One may not realise it, but culinary and visual arts share an intrinsic quality—both are means of telling stories and preserving the essence of one’s experiences. Whether I am cooking or capturing photographs, my creative process is rooted in honesty and authenticity. And these values are reflected in Leica as a brand. My journey with Leica is as old as my fascination with visual storytelling. Its cameras allow me to capture images with remarkable authenticity and emotional depth. I am thrilled to partner with a brand that shares my creative vision!”

    Leica Camera Asia Pacific, managing director, Sunil Kaul expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “In a culturally rich country like India, we wanted to connect with audiences through a language they know best – food and their favourite chef, Chef Ranveer Brar. His passion for food and love for Leica are in alignment as Chef Ranveer dedicates attention to detail in his creations as to his appreciation of the hand-crafted products manufactured by Leica. Ranveer’s appreciation for visual storytelling allows him to connect and inspire others through photography, making him the perfect new family member for Leica India. We are excited to partner with him and take a step further in our commitment to advancing the art of photography in the land of diversity.”

    He added, “The launch of the Leica Q3 43 at the event marks another milestone in our dedication to pushing boundaries and nurturing a global community of visual artists. With its 43mm focal length, this camera captures moments just as the human eye sees them, preserving the authenticity and emotion of each scene in the most natural and unadulterated way. We are excited to see how this new innovation inspires the next generation of photographers to push creative boundaries and explore new ways of seeing the world.”

    The event featured prominent personalities like Latika Nath, Ashraf Abbas, Amit Asher, Larissa D’sa, Siddharth Kerkar, and Sooni Taraporevala, all of whom experienced Leica’s unmatched quality firsthand.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt to headline IFP season 14 as opening session speaker

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt to headline IFP season 14 as opening session speaker

    Mumbai: IFP (formerly India Film Project) has announced celebrated international actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a special speaker for its opening session at the fourteenth edition of the festival on 12 and 13 October in Mumbai. Building on its legacy of thirteen successful seasons, this premier festival for ‘Creativity X Culture’ marks Gordon-Levitt’s first visit to India.

    Gordon-Levitt is an actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for films such as 500 Days of Summer, Inception, Looper, Snowden, Don Jon, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and his online media platform HIT RECORD. He’s a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner renowned for his versatility and stellar performances, will join the esteemed lineup of Indian film industry luminaries, including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Kabir Khan, Tapsee Pannu, Aditi Rao Hydari, Saurabh Shukla, Shoojit Sircar, Guneet Monga, Ram Madhvani, Kunal Kemmu, Sharvari, and many more.

    Sharing his excitement about coming to IFP, Gordon-Levitt expressed, “It feels surreal to be visiting India for the first time. I’ve long been a fan of Indian music and culture and have been engaging with Indian creators through our community, HIT RECORD. Being invited to speak at the 14th Season of IFP is truly an honor. The rise of independent cinema, storytelling, and art in India fascinates me. There’s something captivating about how its rich history blends with the world of film and music. I’m excited to experience this vibrant creativity firsthand at IFP.”

    Staying true to its innovative roots, IFP brings back its signature series of 50-hour challenges in filmmaking, music, design, performing arts, writing, and photography to this season, with over 54,000 creative minds participating globally. IFP Season 14 has something unique to offer to everyone – from thought-provoking discussions to immersive experiences.

  • IFP Season 14 returns to Mumbai on 12 & 13 October

    IFP Season 14 returns to Mumbai on 12 & 13 October

    Mumbai: IFP (formerly India Film Project) is back, calling all creators, storytellers, and innovators! Whether writing is your escape, storytelling your passion, or transforming ideas into visual masterpieces your craft, this is your ultimate playground. For over a decade, IFP has been the leading festival for nurturing creative talent across films & OTT, music, writing, storytelling, photography, design, art, comedy, and more.

    Taking its glorious legacy of thirteen successful seasons forward, the 14th edition of this two-day festival is taking place on 12 and 13 October in Mumbai. The festival serves as a dynamic space for artists to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals. Featuring an eclectic array of sessions, workshops, masterclasses, live performances, and challenges, IFP Season 14 promises to inspire, educate, and empower participants to push the boundaries of creativity.

    The stage of IFP Season 14 will be graced by a stellar lineup of speakers, including prominent figures like Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kabir Khan, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Shoojit Sircar, Guneet Monga, Saurabh Shukla, Sonam Wangchuk, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vivek Gomber, Rajesh Krishnan, Kunal Kemmu, Ram Madhvani, Chhaya Kadam, Kavita Seth, Geetanjali Shree (International Booker Prize Winner, Author of Tomb of Sand), Vikas Swarup, William Dalrymple, Trinetra, and Avanti Nagral. Creators can look forward to great industry insights from these cultural icons. Boasting creative growth, collaboration opportunities, and insider viewpoints, this edition strives to take participants’ artistic journey to the next level.

    Staying true to its innovative roots, IFP brings back its signature series of 50-hour challenges in filmmaking, music, design, performing arts, writing, and photography to this season, with over 54,000 creative minds participating globally. These challenges will be evaluated by a powerhouse jury, featuring a diverse panel of experts such as Kabir Khan, Rob, Amit Sharma, Lilette Dubey, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Sandeep Modi, Sooni Taraporewala, Sushin Shyam, Chaaya Prabhat, Sabari Venu, Manoj Shah, and Sasha Jairam.

    Sharing his excitement about IFP season 14, IFP founder Ritam Bhatnagar said, “We are ecstatic to launch yet another exciting season of IFP, a nexus for everything creative and culture. We are delighted to see participation coming in from 44 countries this year. Our goal is to create a truly global festival that fosters a community of creative individuals and provides a place to collaborate with like-minded individuals, allowing them to break new ground with their craft. With a fantastic mix of challenges and speakers, we hope to inspire and empower artists of all ages and backgrounds through this festival in coming years”

    IFP Season 14 has something unique for everyone, from thought-provoking discussions to immersive experiences.

  • Lexar to showcase range of imaging cards with blazing speeds and capacities at CEIF 2024

    Lexar to showcase range of imaging cards with blazing speeds and capacities at CEIF 2024

    Mumbai: Lexar, a global brand in memory and storage solutions, will be showcasing its comprehensive range of high performing imaging cards with blazing speeds and massive capacities at CEIF – Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair Mumbai 2024, India’s consumer electronic & imaging show and exhibition. This mega event is organised by All India Photography Trade and Industry Association, and will be taking place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, from January 11 till 13 January, 2024 at Pavilion 1, 2 & 3. Lexar is participating at this event with World Media Corporation, an established reseller of memory cards in Mumbai.

    Lexar’s high-performance memory cards and card readers are designed for professional photographers and videographers who need to capture and store high-resolution images and 8K videos. The innovative high-performance portfolio shall include all categories of Lexar’s imaging cards ranging from its cutting-edge CFexpress cards SDXC, microSD, card readers along with portable SSDs, all designed to be compatible and seamlessly integrate with various branded professional cameras, camcorders, and drones. These memory cards offer blazing fast read and write speed performance with massive storage capacities for capturing, accessing, and transferring high-definition multimedia files, including 4K and 8K videos, without any lag. Lexar’s memory cards are also known for its durability, weather-sealed and shock-proof, thereby protecting your data even in harsh conditions. All Lexar products are currently available with national distributors Redington Ltd., New Color India Films and Creative NewTech Ltd. in India.

    Speaking about their participation at the fair, Lexar General Manager of Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent Fissal Oubida said, “The massive proliferation of digital platforms and usage of social media channels has played a crucial role in the surge of content creation and growth of the photography and videography market in India. The tremendous growth in the content creation industry is directly proportional to the growing demand for high quality memory and storage solutions that can store, protect, and transport files at faster speed. Our robust portfolio in photography and videography, enables both the professional and the enthusiast to get their best shot and accelerate their workflows.”

    At CEIF, Lexar will be showcasing its world’s fastest Professional CFexpress™ Type B card diamond series, for that powerful performance and accelerated post-production workflow which professionals demand, with a stunning speed of 1900 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write, thereby increasing productivity and better exposure.

    For Type-A users, Lexar will display its range of Professional CFexpress™ Type A Card GOLD series, to help capture the high quality data and cinematic-quality 8K videos easily. With a rated Video Performance Guarantee 400 (VPG 400), the CFexpress™ Type A card has a minimum write speed of 700 MB/s & 800MB/s and a read speed of up to 900MB/s, making it ideal for high-speed continuous shooting and stable video recording, ensuring minimum lags.

    The Professional SILVER PRO SDXC™ UHS-II Card will also be displayed. This high quality memory card from Lexar, sets a new benchmark in V60 class performance with high-speeds of 280MB/s read and 160MB/s write. Additionally with capacities ranging from 64GB up to 1TB, you can find a capacity that lets you stay in the zone and keep shooting.

    “As the consumer landscape continues to evolve, we remain dedicated to empowering various segments, including vlogging, professional photography, videography cinema, and OTT. Through our participation at CEIF 2024, we aim to engage directly with our customers, enabling them to experience the full potential of our products. This event is a great opportunity for Lexar to connect with our customers and exhibit our continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge imaging solutions. Our presence at this event not only allows us to reinforce our existing relationships and build new ones but also provides a platform to showcase our latest memory and storage technologies.” Oubida added.

  • Winners announced for Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus’ photography

    Winners announced for Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus’ photography

    Mumbai: In a resounding success, Sony BBC Earth concludes the third edition of ‘Earth In Focus’, a month-long photography contest that beckoned participants of all skill levels to encapsulate the essence of India through the art of photography. The contest, featuring subcategories such as Wildlife, Portraits, and Monuments, received an astounding 6030 entries, with an impressive 124,490 votes during the public voting phase.

    The category winners and top 15 photographers were selected by eminent photographer and industry stalwart Supreet Sahoo. Arun Kumar, Luqmaan Zeerak, and Dhruv Shilpi emerged as the winners in the Monuments, Portraits, and Wildlife categories, respectively. They will be honoured with a SONY ZV-1F Vlog Camera along with getting a chance to feature on the Sony BBC Earth channel.

    Furthermore, the top 15 photographers across the three categories will receive an exclusive opportunity to refine their craft under the guidance of Supreet Sahoo. The contest was promoted with a host of engaging activities with Phoenix Market City, Kurla as the on-ground partner. It added a vibrant dimension to the contest, fostering community participation. With doodle walls set up for people to colour the same and day-long workshops on tips and tricks to mastering the doodle skills, the event was a well-received by people of all ages. Also, a workshop on photography was organised where people were taken through the basics of photography and lights. The contest timeline, from entry submission to judges review, culminated in the eagerly awaited winner announcement in the first week of December.

    For further details about ‘Earth In Focus’, including submission guidelines and updates,

    Please visit https://www.sonybbcearth.com/Earthinfocus/. Each participant had the opportunity to vote for three entries, one under each category.

  • Fujifilm Instax launches festive campaign ‘Print your moment’ featuring Milind Soman

    Fujifilm Instax launches festive campaign ‘Print your moment’ featuring Milind Soman

    Mumbai: Fujifilm India has kickstarted its festive season campaign with celebrity Milind Soman.

    The campaign, which is currently live across out of home and digital platforms, aims to highlight the timeless significance of printed memories, with the slogan “Print your moment.”

    As part of the campaign, Soman can be seen having fun with different Instax cameras and recreating a photograph he cherishes using multiple quirky and classic cameras from the Instax series.

    The campaign will run for 30 days till this year’s Diwali across Instax’s social media channels, websites, and across select locations, including at metro stations in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata and at the Delhi airport. It will also be echoed across radio stations.

    Speaking on the campaign, Fujifilm India optical devices & Instax division general manager EID Arun Babu said that, “With the festive season around the corner, Instax aims to reiterate the unparalleled role that printed memories play in special moments. We are proud to have continued our partnership with the multi-talented star, Milind Soman, who used Instax prints in the most fun and unique way in the film. With this, we look forward to furthering our message of cherishing memories with print.”

  • D&AD opens call for entries for New Blood Awards 2014

    D&AD opens call for entries for New Blood Awards 2014

    MUMBAI: Briefs for the D&AD New Blood Awards have launched with sixteen challenges from top-name brands. Acknowledged as the world’s leading programme for new creative talent, the Awards have been given a refresh and are now open to a wider pool of young creatives – rather than just to those in education.

    “For young creatives looking to kick-start their career and create that elusive something to stand out from the crowd, D&AD’s New Blood Awards are back with a bang. We’ve got a new name, a new look and new brands with exciting but testing challenges.” Kati Russell, D&AD Senior Programme Manager

    The Awards are now open to everyone under 24, current students and those within two years of graduating. The shift comes as we see the education landscape continue to change, not to mention the increasing number of young creatives, who having completed their education are unable to find a permanent foothold in the industry. The D&AD New Blood Awards, and its worldwide industry network, act as an accessible bridge into the workplace.

    This year’s Awards actively encourage creatives to respond to ideas briefs with a multi-disciplined approach. The aim is for individuals to push the application of their own skills and also seek out collaboration in creating their responses. Continued support for creative excellence in craft can be found via graphic design, photography, illustration, moving image and typography briefs.

    One of the most influential politicians in recent history is asking for help from our young creative community. Former US Vice President Al Gore, supported by WPP, is setting the challenge to tackle the Global Legacy project – changing habits to change the world. Selected winners will have the opportunity to attend a special climate summit next summer, and if the idea is good enough, it might just be put into action.

    Speaking about the setting of the Global Legacy brief, Jon Steel, WPP Planning Director, said: “We are excited by the opportunity to work with Al Gore, who has campaigned tirelessly to raise consciousness of the climate crisis. This problem is real, it’s influenced by human activity, and we are already feeling its effects. Now, as a global community, we need to do something about it.”

    “Our aim is to create a campaign that is the catalyst for action – that makes climate change the number one issue at the ballot box.”

    “It all starts with communications, and we’re delighted to partner with D&AD, and with the world’s best young creative minds, to safeguard the future of the planet that these young people will inherit.”

    Further challenges such as ‘Restyle street-style’ for ASOS, ‘Revisit the idea of the decisive moment’ for Nokia, ‘Repackage Purdey’s’ for Purdey’s, ‘Solve megacity problems’ for Unilever, ‘App design’ for npower and ‘Making world news a global experience’ for the BBC are a taster of what’s on offer.

    The briefs have been built around themes for the 2014 New Blood Awards – addressing topics such as ‘Urban Renaissance’, ‘Retail Revolution’, ‘Authenticity’ and ‘Open Culture’.

    Tim Lindsay, CEO of D&AD said: “The changes we’ve made to the D&AD New Blood Awards are all part of our aim to make them a vital conduit between education and the creative industries for the current generation. We wanted to ensure that these Awards remain utterly relevant to both the talents of those young people and the needs of the industry they will be entering.”

    “Creating a greater range of briefs, encouraging more open – rather than solely craft-led – responses and encouraging collaboration are all things that employers have told us they want from the next generation of stars. As D&AD New Blood remains the Award show that industry uses to find new talent, we wanted to make sure that young people have every opportunity to showcase their talents in the work they submit.”

    ASOS said: “The ‘NEW’ is what drives our industry, making ASOS excited to be partnering with a brand that invests in the talent of the future.”

     

    “ASOS is always inspired by the lifestyle and ambition of the global 20-something market, and with the help of D&AD, we hope to unearth some highly creative talent who we can work with to develop and nurture their visions.”

    For more information about the 2014 D&AD New Blood Awards – including the briefs and entry guidelines – go to www.dandad.org/newbloodawards14.

    The deadline for entries is 19 March 2014. Judging and results will be announced on 19 May 2014 and an awards ceremony and exhibition of the best work will take place on 3 July 2014.

  • Cannes Lions: 31 Indian entries shortlisted in Press category

    Cannes Lions: 31 Indian entries shortlisted in Press category

    MUMBAI: 31 entries from India have made it to the final shortlist in the Cannes Lions 2012 for the Press Category.

    DDB Mudra Group has got maximum with 10 shortlisted entries, followed by Leo Burnett (eight entries), Ogilvy & Mather Mumbai (six), BBDO India (four), Publicis Communications (two) and BBH India Mumbai (one).

    DDB Mudra Group Mumbai has two shortlisted entries for Geebees Beverages’ Coffee Gold for Great Fire of London and New York Blackout campaign in Non-Alcoholic Drinks sub-category, and three for Armenian Internet Shutdown, New York Blackout and Great Fire of London campaign for the same client in Art Direction sub-category. It also has two entries for Volkswagen’s VW Touareg for Tree and Deer campaign in Cars sub-category, while three entries are for Stedfast’s Shredders for Roswell, JFK, Elvis campaigns in Business Equipment and Services category.

    Leo Burnett has eight shortlisted entries for Bajaj Electricals’ exhaust fans in three sub-categories – Photography, Art Direction, Home Appliances and Furnishings for its Fish, Socks, Eggs and Cigarette campaign.

    O&M Mumbai has three shortlisted entries for Perfetti Van Melle India’s Mentos Sour Marbels for Nails, Barbed Wire and Electric Shock campaign in Sweet Foods and Snacks sub-category and three for Mattel Toys’ Hotwheels for Drawers, Sofas and Refrigerator campaign Entertainment and Leisure sub-category.

    BBDO India Mumbai has two shortlisted entries for White Collar Hippies’ Corporate Campaign for AK-47 and Nuclear Reactor campaign in the Travel, Transport and Tourism sub-category and two for DHL’s Express for Box Triangle and Box Cuboid campaign in Business Equipment and Services sub-category.

    Publicis Communications has two shortlisted entries for Bookstalk Audiobooks’ Audiobooks for William Shakespeare and Arthur Conan Doyle campaign in the Retail Stores sub-category.

    BBH India Mumbai has one shortlisted entry for Hindustan Unilever’s Vaseline Petroleum Jelly for Vaseline Bat campaign in Cosmetics and Beauty sub-category.