New York Indian Film Festival: News
Article Hindi
Vaishali Naik’s debut short 7 Star Dinosor Entertainment to be screened at Palm Springs
The short film is an official selection at the US festival which is being held from 21–27 June.
Review English
Taangh review: Poignant homage to a father and the forgotten champions of India
Bani Singh’s moving documentary excavates a crucial moment in history while embarking on a quest to discover her father and his days of glory.
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NYIFF 2022: Shoebox, Once Upon A Time In Calcutta, Godavari win top awards
The festival was held virtually for the third successive year, with 60 screenings, including 18 feature narratives, six documentaries and 36 short films.
Article English Hindi
Lords Of Lockdown premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival
Produced by Anurag Kashyap and Navin Shetty, the documentary looks at the large-scale exodus of daily-wage migrant workers who walked back to their respective homes in 2020.
Article Hindi
Kiss trailer: Varun Grover changes perception of time in this puzzling short film
The 17-minute short film stars Adarsh Gourav, Swanand Kirkire and Shubhrajyoti Barat.
Article Marathi
Jitendra Joshi's Godavari in list of 10 films for FIPRESCI-India Grand Prix
The film, helmed by Nikhil Mahajan, also stars Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni and Priyadarshan Jadhav.
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NYIFF 2022: Mihir Fadnavis’s Lords Of Lockdown, Shivraj Waichal’s Arjun, Varun Grover’s Kiss in the line-up
The virtual film festival will feature 60 films, including feature narratives, documentaries and shorts.
Article Marathi
Godavari to open this year’s New York Indian Film Festival
Director Bani Singh’s multilingual Taangh will be the centrepiece film while Ajay Bose and Peter Crompton’s The Beatles And India: An Enduring Love Affair will close the festival.
Article
New York Indian Film Festival 2022 to be held in April next year
The event was held virtually for two years on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Review Hindi
The Miniaturist Of Junagadh review: A tender tale set in a tumultuous time
The short film transports us to a bygone era, to tell the poignant tale of a miniaturist and his family.
Article Kannada
Every character in Koli Taal is based on people I have encountered, says director Abhilash Shetty
Writer-director Shetty speaks about his debut feature film which has been selected for the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2021.
Article Marathi
'It has still not sunk in,' says Siddharth Menon of his Best Actor award for June at NYIFF
The film had its world premiere at the prestigious 51st International Film Festival of India earlier this year and was also selected for the Kerala and Pune festivals.
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Ahimsa, Tasher Ghawr, Seva, Nasir win at NYIFF 2021
Siddharth Menon was named Best Actor for his performance in June (2021) while Pinki Elli?'s Akshatha Pandavapura was chosen Best Actress.
Article
Pay-per-view is the model of the future, says MovieSaints CEO Priyadarshi Rishiraj
MovieSaints founder Rishiraj talks about the genesis of the platform which powers the New York Indian Film Festival and discusses its goals and business model.
Review English
What’s Your Story? review: Examining the ecosystem of indie cinema
OP Srivastava’s documentary takes the viewer into an almost parallel universe in a bid to depict all aspects of making an indie film.
Review
Talking Head review: A look at the world through Dhritiman Chatterjee's eyes
Spandan Bannerjee's documentary manages to reveal portions of the reclusive actor's life and personality but leaves you wanting more.
Review Assam
Xogun review: A searing critique of journalism in our times
Utpal Borpujari’s Assamese-language short film reflects upon media ethics and their rapid erosion.
Review Kannada
Pinni review: The meandering journey of a boy in search of happiness
The Kannada-language short film is centred on a young man’s quest to find and follow his passion.
Review Kannada
Koli Taal review: Uncomplicated and moving tale about greed and trust
Though the film is written and directed by a first-timer, Abhilash Shetty, the frames and objects in them feel so real, so alive that you can almost smell and touch them.
Review Hindi
Ghar Ka Pata review: A deeply relatable quest for belonging
The beautiful and moving documentary sheds light on the Kashmiri Pandit community's strong attachment to its roots, among other things.