Film festival

Parambrata Chatterjee set to host closing ceremony of KIFF

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from December 5 to December 12. Meanwhile, popular actor Parambrata Chatterjee has been extended an invitation to host the closing ceremony of the fest.

KIFF 2024 to celebrate cinema with lineup of 219 films from 39 countries

The inauguration of the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to commence on December 5 at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The occasion will be attended by Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Mahesh Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sourav Ganguly, amongst others.

IFFI 2023 honours winners, 'Kantara' becomes first Kannada film to win

The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) wrapped up in Goa on Tuesday following the screening of 270 international and Indian films – comprising 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films. The concluding ceremony honoured “Endless Borders” with the Best Film Award, recognised “Panchayat” Season 2 as the Best Web-Series, presented actor-director Rishab Shetty with the Special Jury Award for his film “Kantara”, and bestowed the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award upon Hollywood legend Michael Douglas.

Saudi Arabia Film Festival to screen ‘Damal’

Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival is a regular annual international film festival of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This annual film festival, a consistent event for several years, will feature “Damal” – an Impress Telefilm Ltd production that earned the National Film Award of Bangladesh.

Anjan Dutt’s masterclass to be held in Dhaka

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival is set to commence next year on January 20. Despite being two months away, the nine-day film festival is already generating anticipation with organisers making several surprising announcements.

IFFI Film Bazaar selects Bangladeshi filmmaker’s documentary amongst top 10 films

Bangladeshi director Tasmia Afrin Mou’s mid-length Bengali documentary film, “Amar Nanur Bari” (Where My Grandma Lives), is about the destruction of water bodies in the name of development. It is amongst the ten works chosen for the much-awaited list of Film Bazaar of the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from November 20.

“Peace Film Festival 2023” to begin on October 28

“Peace Film Festival 2023” has been organised to encourage an integrated and peaceful Bangladesh with the participation of creative young filmmakers. This two-day-long festival will be held on October 28 and 29 at the Bangladesh Film Archive in the Agargaon area.

Robiul Alam Robi’s ‘Suraiya’ selected for Asian Project Market 2023

The Asian Project Market (APM), considered the largest film investment and co-production market in Asia, has recently unveiled its 30 selected projects for this year’s edition. Among these prestigious selections is the Bangladeshi film “Suraiya”, directed by Robiul Alam Robi, which has earned its spot among the talented pool of filmmakers.

Top 10 Red Carpet Looks from Cannes 2023

Experience the enchantment of Cannes Film Festival 2023 through the unforgettable style moments on the red carpet. From Elle Fanning's bedazzling ensembles to Natalie Portman's mesmerising recreation of a historic Dior gown, these A-list celebrities and filmmakers showcased their sartorial brilliance.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

Parambrata Chatterjee set to host closing ceremony of KIFF

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to be held from December 5 to December 12. Meanwhile, popular actor Parambrata Chatterjee has been extended an invitation to host the closing ceremony of the fest.

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

KIFF 2024 to celebrate cinema with lineup of 219 films from 39 countries

The inauguration of the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled to commence on December 5 at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The occasion will be attended by Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Mahesh Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sourav Ganguly, amongst others.

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

IFFI 2023 honours winners, 'Kantara' becomes first Kannada film to win

The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) wrapped up in Goa on Tuesday following the screening of 270 international and Indian films – comprising 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films. The concluding ceremony honoured “Endless Borders” with the Best Film Award, recognised “Panchayat” Season 2 as the Best Web-Series, presented actor-director Rishab Shetty with the Special Jury Award for his film “Kantara”, and bestowed the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award upon Hollywood legend Michael Douglas.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Film Festival to screen ‘Damal’

Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival is a regular annual international film festival of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This annual film festival, a consistent event for several years, will feature “Damal” – an Impress Telefilm Ltd production that earned the National Film Award of Bangladesh.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Anjan Dutt’s masterclass to be held in Dhaka

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival is set to commence next year on January 20. Despite being two months away, the nine-day film festival is already generating anticipation with organisers making several surprising announcements.

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

IFFI Film Bazaar selects Bangladeshi filmmaker’s documentary amongst top 10 films

Bangladeshi director Tasmia Afrin Mou’s mid-length Bengali documentary film, “Amar Nanur Bari” (Where My Grandma Lives), is about the destruction of water bodies in the name of development. It is amongst the ten works chosen for the much-awaited list of Film Bazaar of the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from November 20.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

“Peace Film Festival 2023” to begin on October 28

“Peace Film Festival 2023” has been organised to encourage an integrated and peaceful Bangladesh with the participation of creative young filmmakers. This two-day-long festival will be held on October 28 and 29 at the Bangladesh Film Archive in the Agargaon area.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Robiul Alam Robi’s ‘Suraiya’ selected for Asian Project Market 2023

The Asian Project Market (APM), considered the largest film investment and co-production market in Asia, has recently unveiled its 30 selected projects for this year’s edition. Among these prestigious selections is the Bangladeshi film “Suraiya”, directed by Robiul Alam Robi, which has earned its spot among the talented pool of filmmakers.

May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

Top 10 Red Carpet Looks from Cannes 2023

Experience the enchantment of Cannes Film Festival 2023 through the unforgettable style moments on the red carpet. From Elle Fanning's bedazzling ensembles to Natalie Portman's mesmerising recreation of a historic Dior gown, these A-list celebrities and filmmakers showcased their sartorial brilliance.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Thank God It’s Friday: Healing the mind, body, and soul

If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.