The Indian Venal Code
Rahul Desai writes about activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj's controversial documentary, Martyrs of Marriage.
The Insaaf Man of Malad
Pankaj Sachdeva dives deep beneath the metaphorical cape of Vikramaditya Motwane's BHAVESH JOSHI SUPERHERO.
The Saviours of Idealism
Writer Poulomi Das delves into two Hindi films where the pragmatism of the older characters shields the idealism of the vulnerable younger ones.
The artist of time
We chat with the timeless, energetic and eloquent master of all trades and jack of none: musician-actor-writer-director-creator Luke Kenny.
Cinematographer in focus: Pooja Gupte
Our interview with a prolific new-age cinematographer in Indian cinema, Pooja Gupte, who has - while breaking glass ceilings - shot some of the more interesting work in recent years.
Short in focus: India’s Tryst with Destiny
Filmmaker Moumita Pal writes about the conception and vision of her intriguing 'free verse' short film, India's Tryst with Destiny.
Lust Stories: Heart Matters
Pankaj Sachdeva dives deep into the most talked-about Indian anthology film of the year, LUST STORIES.
The eyes of “White”
Independent Bengali filmmaker Aneek Chaudhuri writes about the journey of his new 'silent' film, WHITE, which tells the story of three strong rape survivors.
The man of Shuttlecock Boys
We take a look at what the director of Shuttlecock Boys, Hemant Kumar Gaba, had to say about the making of his film and the independent-film landscape back in 2012. Much has changed, but so much remains the same.
Throwback: Gour Hari Dastaan (2015)
We look back at Ananth Mahadevan's 2015 biopic on freedom fighter Gour Hari Das - a film driven more by its social relevance than overall craft.
For the love of storytelling
Film maker Nikhil George writes about his journey, lessons and the making of his independent web series, TAKE 3.
Gifts in Hindi Films
From Kahaani to Masaan to Dil Toh Pagal Hai, we take a closer look at the kinds of "gifts" exchanged by Hindi film characters over the years.
Film Review: For Here Or To Go?
Our review of the Ali Fazal starrer, For Here Or To Go? - a small crossover film that played at MAMI 2015 and releases in Indian cinemas this week.
October: Fragrance of Jasmine
Pankaj Sachdeva reads between the lines in Shoojit Sircar and Juhi Chaturvedi's beautifully fragrant world of "October".
Me, Myself & Indie
Independent producer Prerana Manker writes about the chaotic art of film production, multi-tasking & the importance of finding a method to the madness.
Inside The Lunchbox
A deeper look into the "ingredients" of Ritesh Batra's masterpiece, The Lunchbox (2013).
What Women (don’t) Want
A throwback to Angry Indian Goddesses, the angry 2015 feminist Indian film helmed by a male director.
Critic Next Door
By IIF|August 3rd, 2018|Filmmakers POV|
Writer-filmmaker-comic Somdeb Roy writes about the culture of social media currency and instant validation in an age where "everyone is a critic".