Filmmakers– directors, producers and other technical departments– speak about their experiences and craft.
The Storyseller
An Assam-based professional writer shares his life story and experiences, giving us a rare optimistic and sprightly world-view of big bad B-town.
Me, Myself and Shreelancer
Indie film crusader Sandeep Mohan, who has just completed his third feature-length project 'Shreelancer,' explores his own state of mind at this juncture.
Pitching It Right
Writer Navjot Gulati digs deep into his own life experiences to list down some very useful tips for aspiring Bollywood screenwriters.
My relationship with Anurag Kashyap
Cinema enthusiast Bhaskar Tripathi writes about his relationship with the films of Anurag Kashyap, a landscape-altering director he has grown to love and understand over time.
A Comparison of Film Certification Boards.
Producer Vivek Kumar weighs in on the CBFC controversy by writing about his experiences of dealing with different boards (countries) of film certification.
The Unbearable Lightness of Cutting Edges
Propelled by the recent CBFC 'Udta Punjab' controversy, filmmaker Vasan Bala writes a passionate, eye-popping piece about the tragically cruel journey of India's contemporary storytellers.
The Conflict Of Creation
An anonymous independent Indian producer writes his take on a recent B-town feud that troubled many film enthusiasts.
AAMIR NE TERE KO BAAP BANA DIYA
Vipin Sharma, who many recognise even today as Mr. Awasthi (Ishaan's father in 'Taare Zameen Par') writes a heartfelt piece about the film and superstar that changed his life.
For The Love Of Peddling
Vasan Bala, the talented filmmaker behind 'Peddlers' (Cannes Critics' Week 2012), speaks about his journey, frustrations, his stubbornness and vision, Bombay Velvet (which he co-wrote) and much more.
The Martial Artist of DIY
Filmmaker and actor Kenny Basumatary writes about the lessons he learned while making his distinctive, Assamese martial-arts comedy, 'Local Kung Fu'.
Clown Prince Of Independence
Upcoming filmmaker Rukshana Tabassum sits down for a long, inquisitive chat with accidental actor and accomplished filmmaker Rajat Kapoor - about all things 'Aankhon Dekhi', theatre, struggling, producers, indies, stars and life.
The Merchant Of Mumbai
Producer Shaan Vyas (Kshay, Masaan, Zubaan) gives us a rather impassioned insight into the world of film production, film festivals and globe-trotting.
“Making a film is like organising a wedding from the bride’s side.”
'Bhatukali' director Rohit Joshi speaks about how being an assistant director is crucial to direct your own film one day.
Indie or Something Like It
Indie producer & professional multi-tasker Prerana Manker writes about her choices, life and career, and gives aspiring filmmakers some valuable tips about the craft.
You write the cheque, I write the draft
Sudhish Kamath, who quit his job as a journalist and film critic with THE HINDU to develop scripts, writes about the perils and pitfalls of a screenwriting career in Bollywood.
My Moving Picture
Vivek Kumar, producer of 'Surkhaab', writes about a long journey that continues to throw him onto the shores of Mumbai.
Marching to my own heartbeat
Indie filmmaker and 'The Great Indian Traveling Cinema' pioneer Sandeep Mohan writes intimately about his two films, life and a ticking heart.
Everything That Glitters (Part 2/2)
FESTIVAL 102: Filmmaker Srinivas Sunderrajan feels, exudes, exorcizes and writes the much-awaited sequel to his Indie journey. (Part 2/2)
