Behold, presenting to you the winners of the second edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ at IFFI-2022
75 youngsters, all in the age group 18 – 35, will get to attend the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India as special guests, as part of the ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ initiative of the Government. The much-awaited list of handpicked 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, selected by a Screening / Selection Jury and then the Grand Jury, is now out. The promising cinematic talents of tomorrow hail from as many as 19 different states of India, namely Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Rajasthan, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The highest number of the selected winners are from Maharashtra, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The list of winners, by cinematic field and state, can be found here.
The 75 youngsters have been chosen based on their excellence in different areas of filmmaking, namely direction, acting, cinematography, editing, scriptwriting, playback singing, music composition, costume-and-makeup, art design and animation, visual effects (VFX), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). There are 15 artists from the Direction category, 13 budding actors and 11 from the field of Editing.
The youngest winners are 18-year-old Nitish Verma from Haryana and 18-year-old Toufique Mandal from Maharashtra, both of whom have been selected for their talent in Music Composition. Maximum number of winners are from Maharashtra (23 artists), followed by Tamil Nadu (9 winners) and Delhi (6 creative minds).
Four New Categories in 2nd Edition of “75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow”
Among these various fields, four areas of expertise have been identified and added to this edition of the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow initiative; these four new categories are i) music composition, ii) costume-and-makeup, iii) art design and iv) Animation / VFX / AR / VR. These areas have been introduced to promote non-conventional skills and expertise and to encourage more people to explore career opportunities in these areas.
The 75 winners get the opportunity to join the celebration of IFFI and attend sessions and workshops curated by grandmasters of international cinema. They also get a chance to witness the business of cinema, at the Film Bazaar – a platform meant to encourage collaboration between South Asian and international film communities. The young artists are being provided free to-and-fro travel, accommodation, local transportation and access to the 53rd IFFI in all its glory.
75 Budding Artists to Produce Short Films on India@100
To make their IFFI experience more engaging and exciting, the 75 youngsters will be divided into groups of 15 to compete in a “53-Hour Challenge”. The competition will challenge them to produce a short film on their idea of India@100, all in 53 hours. The competition is powered by National Film Development Corporation in collaboration with Shorts TV.
The 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow initiative is the brainchild of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur. The initiative aims to identify, encourage and nurture young creative talent in filmmaking, from the entire length and breadth of the country.
“2nd Edition of 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow Nearly receives nearly 1,000 entries”: I&B Minister
Sharing his vision for 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, the Union I&B Minister said: “75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow has been conceived as a unique platform of opportunities for youth, artists and creatives, especially from far-flung areas, to learn, engage and network with the who’s who of the Indian Film Industry at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. This year, in what is just the second edition of 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, nearly 1,000 entries were received from all across India, including from places such as Lakhimpur and Sonitpur in Assam, Khorda in Odisha, Krishna and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh, Theni in Tamil Nadu and Bhandara in Maharashtra, to name a few. 75 Creative Minds have been handpicked to be mentored, from among these applications. I congratulate everyone and look forward to meeting all of them at the 53rd IFFI.”
The final list of 75 winners has been selected through a selection process involving screening by the Selection Jury and then final selection by the Grand Jury.
The Grand Jury comprises:
• Prasoon Joshi
• Resul Pookutty
• R Balki
• Rickey Kej
• Mala Dey Banthia
• Gautami Tadimalla
• Ballu Saluja
• Munjal Shroff
• Narendra Rahurikar
• Ravi K Chandran
The Selection / Screening Jury members are:
• Nikhil Mahajan
• Ujwal Anand
• Bishakh Jyoti
• Malvika
• Pranita Subhash
• Aimee Baruah
• Dhvani Desai
• Deepak Singh
• Karthik Palani
• Sujeet Sawant
“Inspires Young Artists to Look Beyond the Edge of the World”: Resul Pookutty
Renowned sound designer and Grand Jury Member Resul Pookutty believes that 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow has the power to inspire young artists to look beyond the edge of the world and to pursue their ambitions through the medium of cinema. “The Creative Minds of Tomorrow programme is an amazing way to find and nurture young minds to look beyond the edge of the world and pursue their ambitions through cinema. A platform to convey their own stories in order to affect good change in society and establish a better society. Most important, a chance to take part in IFFI 2022, one of the most renowned film festivals in India”.
75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow is a step towards making India a global content and post-production hub. The initiative recognizes, prepares and primes young innovative minds under the tutelage of eminent personalities of the Indian film industry. This initiative intends to nurture and develop a dynamic ecosystem and community of young filmmakers, by empowering them to develop industry linkages and connect, collaborate and co-create.
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Goa to adorn Festive Cheer to Welcome IFFI 53 delegates …. Art installations, Open Air Screenings and More to be a part of IFFI 53 Extravaganza
Ever since the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) found a home for itself in Goa, the state has welcomed the festival and its participants with open arms. Such is the spirit and hospitality of the state, that there are multiple exciting events and attractions lined up during each edition of the festival, leaving delegates itching to come back again. Apart from the festival screenings, masterclasses and discussions here are some of the activities waiting to be explored, experienced and enjoyed at the 53rd edition of IFFI:
Festival Mile
The ‘road to victory’ may be paved with obstacles, but the ‘road’ to IFFI will be paved with festivities. The Festival mile, or the sidewalk starting from Kala Academy in Panaji to the premises of the Entertainment Society of Goa will be decorated with fascinating art installations. Installations that invite admiration and inspire contemplation will seek to enchant both festival delegates and passers-by alike. Such will be the amount of admiring and contemplating that numerous food stalls in the Festival Mile are certain to be packed with tourists, local residents and festival delegates wanting to load up on food and recharge their energies.
Open Air Screenings
For tourists and local residents who have not registered as delegates for the festival, IFFI 53 has decided to issue a challenge. By free screening of some of the mesmerizing content that IFFI delegates enjoy, IFFI 53 challenges those who have not registered to taste the celebration of cinema and see whether they can choose to not join the delegates and register for the next edition! The doors to great cinema will be thrown open for free at Joggers Park in Altinho, Ravindra Bhavan in Margao and Miramar Beach.
Entertainment Zone
Though the screenings, discussions and master classes themselves promise plenty of entertainment, to explore limits of fun and recreation further, Entertainment Zones will be set up at Bhagwan Mahavir Children’s Park and the Art Park. These entertainment zones will be open to delegates and non-delegates alike during the festival period. Both locations will feature live performances, art installations and of course, food stalls.
About IFFI
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is among Asia’s most prominent film festivals. The idea of the International Film Festival of India is to celebrate films, the stories they tell and the people behind them. By doing so, we seek to nurture, promote and spread the enlightened appreciation and ardent love for films – far, wide and deep; to build bridges of love, understanding and fraternity among peoples; and to inspire them to scale new peaks of individual and collective excellence.
The festival is conducted every year by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the Entertainment Society of Goa, Government of Goa, the host state. All relevant updates of 53rd IFFI can be obtained on the festival website www.iffigoa.org, on PIB website (pib.gov.in), social media accounts of IFFI on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and also on social media handles of PIB Goa. Stay tuned, let us keep drinking copiously from the cup of cinematic celebration…and also sharing the joy of it
IFFI 53 promises to entertain animation lovers – both young and old!
Educating and engaging the audience through entertainment – thy name is animation! This genre is largely loved by children for vibrant colors, varied degrees of movement and simple themes or messages they can take to heart. But, at the same time, many of the greatest animation films of all time are geared toward more mature audiences. The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has in store, a great mix of various genres of this film-art. This year IFFI will showcase five such films from various parts of the world, in a specially curated animated segment, with stories that appeal both to children and adults.
1.“BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN”
This 2022 Japanese animation feature film has been adapted from short stories by the renowned writer Haruki Murakami. The film is aimed not only at the millions of Murakami fans around the world, but also at those unfamiliar with the author. The film explores how an earthquake and a giant frog help characters reveal “truths they’ve been hiding from themselves”. The stories are made up of memories, dreams and fantasies, influenced by individual visions of the earthquake, as the protagonists try to reconnect with who they really are.
The creator Pierre Földes is a US-born composer, orchestrator, painter and film-maker.
My Love Affair with Marriage
This 2022 animation drama uses music and science to examine the biological chemistry of love and gender, as well as the societal pressures on an individual to conform to social mores. It is a story of inner female rebellion, where a young spirited woman, Zelma, is determined to conform to the pressures of singing Mythology Sirens in order to be loved, but more she conforms, the more her body resists.
The film has already picked up two awards and six nominations in film festivals around the world.
The creator Signe Baumane is a Latvian animator, artist, illustrator and writer, currently living and working in New York City. She has written, directed, designed and animated 16 shorts and two animated feature films.
The Island
This 2021 feature is a musical animation and a cross-genre film on the Robinson Crusoe myth: The Little Prince meets Monty Python. Robinson is a doctor and his solitude is voluntary in an island invaded by migrants, NGOs and guards. He saves Friday, a castaway, the only survivor of his illegal refugee boat. During his journey on the island, Robinson encounters extraordinary beings and events. He will confront current affairs through visual poetry and symbolism in a world where everybody looks for their own paradise.
The creator, Romania-born Anca Damian has worked as a director, screenwriter, and producer for several documentaries on art related topics. The Island is her seventh feature.
Film composer and virtuoso musician Alexander Balanescu is a Romanian born prolific composer and is considered one of the most visionary and exciting violinists of our time.
Dozens of Norths
This 2021 Japanese anime illustrates the aftermath of a catastrophe – the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. The rich, dialogue-less vignettes depicting desolate and nightmarish landscapes that compose the film elevates modern-day suffering caused by real-life events into a mythical and universal dimension and the absurdities and tragedies of human existence are told with injections of hope. Like the screen in a dark theatre, the film finds light even in the darkest of spaces.
The creator is the much acclaimed film maker Koji Yamamura, who is known for his numerous short-form works such as the Oscar-nominated “Mt. Head” (2002).
Pinocchio
This 2022 film reinvents the classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver named Geppetto.
This whimsical, stop-motion film directed by Academy award winning Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson follows the mischievous and disobedient adventures of Pinocchio in his pursuit of a place in the world.
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PIB Cast & Crew | Sriyanka | Gautam |Parshuram| IFFI 53 – 21
Goan Reporter News : Goa Pavilion inaugurated at India International Trade Fair, New Delhi
Goa Pavilion inaugurated at India International Trade Fair, New Delhi
Goan Reporter Newws Live: 200 New Cooperative institutions to come up by december 2023: Shubash Shirodkar
More 200 institutions will come up in the Co-operative sector of the State which will be a part of 3 lakh new institutions in the Country by December 2023 a call given by Union Co-operation Minister Shri Amit Shah announced States Co-operation Minister Shri Subhash Shirodkar. He informed that currently there are 5243 institutions working in the field of Co-operative movement in the State.
He was speaking at 69th National Co-operative Week 2022 organised by Department of Cooperation in collaboration with The Goa State Co-operative Union Ltd. and National Co-operative Union of India, New Delhi in Collaboration with Adarsh V.K.S.S. Society Ltd., Shiroda; Shiroda Urban Cooperative Credit Society Ltd.; Shiroda Dairy Cooperative Society Ltd. & Crompton Greaves Consumers Electricals Ltd., Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., Bethora on the theme- -“Ease of Doing Business for Cooperatives, GeM and Export Promotion ” at Ganeshotsav Mandal Hall, Shiroda. Minister also Launched Shiroda the first Sahakar Gram of Goa during the function. Cooperative week will be celebrated till November 20, 2022.
Further speaking Shri Subhash Shirodkar said, in the country’s expected 5 trillion economy 25% share will be of co-operative movement. Co-operative movement provides employment as well as self-sufficiency. The aim is to reach every family of the State through the co-operative sector. He said, Every Taluka should concentrate on exporting something. He said the target of minimum 50 lakh turnover of export will be achieved by Shiroda constituency till December 2023 and for that he appealed all to work unitedly. Best performing Taluka in the Co-operative sector will be presented with an award.
There are many families in Goa who have never gone away from the agriculture field and need to be appreciated. He said farmers and agriculturists cannot be felicitated by giving shawl or mementos but Government as well as every individual should see that their produce gets good market rate. Cooperative unions should keep in mind that income which is gained should not be misused. Goa can bring all types of idealism if we work unitedly hand in hand. Education, agriculture and the cooperative sector are close to his heart, Shri Shirodkar remarked.
Interest rate for the loans of all the Co-operative banks will come down to 12% after December Shri Shirodkar announced. He said as a WRD Minister he has decided to confirm that 1,00,500 farmers should come back again in the agriculture field. Co-operation, Agriculture and WRD Departments should work together, he added.
NRI Commissioner, Adv Narendra Sawaikar said, cooperative movement will go well when it goes through the villages. India’s culture itself is cooperative and because of this country’s cooperative movement has become strong. Rural economy becomes strong through co-operative movement. Co-operative movement is preserved and nourished by rural people, he said. Government is providing all its support to the co-operative movement. In this competitive and fast changing world we should change our mind set and adjust ourselves. There is no other option for hard work and dedication Adv Sawaikar opined.
Guest speaker Import and Export consultant, Shri Sanjay Kirlpalkar spoke in detail on this year’s co-operative week theme “Ease of Doing Business for cooperatives, Gem and export promotion”.
Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Shri Vishant Gaunekar; Chairman, The Goa State Co-operative Bank, Shri Ulhas Phaldessai and Secretary, Co-operation, Shri M R M Rao. Zilla Panchayat Member, Shiroda, Shri Narayan Kamat; Sarpanch, Shiroda Panchayat, Smt Mugdha Shirodkar and others were present on the occasion.
The School of Symbiosis Shiroda presented a welcome song and dance. President, Goa State Co-operative Union Ltd. Shri Shrikant Naik welcomed while Vice Chairman, The Goa State Co-op. Union Ltd., Shri Balkrishna Prabhudessai proposed vote of thanks. Dr Gauri Shirodkar compered.
