Film

Veteran Filmmaker Das Takes the Helm at El Gouna Film Festival Jury After Celebrated International Career

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Cannes, France — Acclaimed filmmaker Nandita Das is no stranger to the world of jury duty, having brought her expertise to various prestigious film festivals over the years. Her notable experience includes serving on juries at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005 and 2013, where she contributed to the main competition and also the Cinéfondation & Short Films categories. In addition to her contributions at Cannes, Das has participated in several international film festivals as a jury member. Her roles included evaluating films in 2007 at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the Marrakech International … Read more

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2024: ‘Dead Talents Society’ Shines with Top Honors, While ‘Animale’ and ‘The Shadow Wrangler’ Also Make Their Marks

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Brooklyn, New York — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival recently announced its audience and jury award winners for the 2024 event, which took place from October 17 to 24 at Nitehawk Cinema’s Williamsburg and Prospect Park locations. “Dead Talents Society,” directed by John Hsu, received both the Best Film and Best Ensemble awards from the Dark Matter Jury. This horror-comedy features a ghost who aspires to join a supernatural talent agency and achieve the status of an urban legend. The film stars Bo-lin Chen, Sandrine Pinna, and Gingle Wang, captivating audiences with its unique blend … Read more

Groundbreaking Marathi Film ‘Sabar Bonda’ Set for Indian Release Following Sundance Triumph

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MUMBAI, India — The highly anticipated Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” is set to hit theaters across India on September 19. Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film has already garnered significant acclaim, having won the Grand Jury Prize—the top award at the Sundance Film Festival 2025. It is distributed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media. Out of approximately 17,000 entries worldwide, “Sabar Bonda” was the only feature from India to compete at Sundance, marking a significant milestone as the first Marathi-language film to ever grace the festival’s screens. This achievement highlights the film’s unique narrative and … Read more

Marathi Film ‘Sabar Bonda’ Set to Captivate Indian Audiences After Sundance Win

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New Delhi, India — A new feature film titled “Sabar Bonda,” directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, is set to make its theatrical debut nationwide on September 19. The film has already achieved significant recognition on the international stage by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025, marking a notable accomplishment for Indian cinema. “Sabar Bonda” distinguished itself as the sole Indian film in a competitive field of 17,000 global entries at the Sundance festival and made history as the first Marathi-language feature to be showcased there. This achievement highlights the … Read more