“Futility of fundraising makes me want to quit.”
Mumbai Film Festival Golden Gateway winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh speaks about 'Chauthi Koot', his methods, years of learning and the losing battle of fundraising.
“A director must help everyone achieve their dreams.”
Filmmaker Ruchika Oberoi talks about her debut feature (Venice FEDORA winner) 'Island City', which had its Indian premiere at the JioMAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2015.
JioMAMI 2015: A Haraamkhor in Mumbai
A quick chat with the talented Shlok Sharma, whose feature-film debut 'Haraamkhor' - starring Nawazuddin and Shweta Tripathi - will play at the Mumbai Film Festival 2015.
“I’m not a film geek. I’d rather just create my own.”
JioMAMI 2015: A chat with acclaimed Thithi director Raam Reddy about his film, background and working with non-professional actors.
JioMAMI 2015: The Voices Of PLACEBO
'Placebo' director Abhay Kumar & co-creator Archana Phadke speak about their documentary, its 4-year journey, the challenges, their collaboration and its upcoming Indian Premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival.
From Pencils to Puppeteer
Mozez Singh, whose directorial debut 'Zubaan' opened the 2015 Busan Film Festival, opens up to us about his dream-studded journey.
“Respect viewers by not thinking of them while making your film.”
JIO MAMI MUMBAI FILM FESTIVAL 2015: An interview with filmmaker Aadish Keluskar, whose debut Marathi-language feature-length film 'Kaul (A Calling)' will play in the 'India Gold' section at this year's festival.
Winds of Change
For the upcoming 2015 jioMAMI festival, director Anthony Chen will be part of the prestigious jury for the 'India Gold' section. He had won the 'Best Director' award in the 2013 Mumbai Film Festival for his Cannes winner, 'Ilo Ilo'. Back then, film critic Tanul Thakur spoke to him about Singaporean filmmaking, his successes and ambitions.
The Cutting Edge
Apurva Asrani, the writer and editor of the upcoming 'Aligarh', speaks to iiF about the film, his craft, career, collaborator Hansal Mehta and film criticism.
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.
The Real Sound of Music
We chat with BBC Hindi's official music critic Rohwit - about his intriguing craft, and the sounds and tunes of contemporary Hindi cinema.
Keeda for All Seasons
We speak to 'Sulemani Keeda' director Amit Masurkar about the current Indie film scene.
From Noise to Sound
We speak to Bigyna Dahal, the sound editor in the national-award-winning team of Bengali film ASHA JAOAR MAJHE (Labour of Love).
“You can work with us only if the script excites you.”
Neeraj Ghaywan, director of MASAAN, speaks to us about his film on the eve of its release in Indian cinemas.
“The thing I love most about writing is the detailing.”
Varun Grover, the screenplay writer of Neeraj Ghaywan's MASAAN, speaks to us freely about writing, and about his multi-faceted career.
Chasing Phalke: An interview with Kamal Swaroop
Film critic Tanul Thakur speaks to filmmaker Kamal Swaroop about his documentary on Dadasaheb Phalke, a project that's taken two decades to materialise.
