Pocket Films to showcase short films on NDTV Prime
Mumbai, July 2014: Pocket
Films in association with NDTV Prime is all set to launch a new show ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’ to
showcase short films, documentaries and other alternate content by young and
aspiring film makers and students.
Starting 31st July, the
show will be aired every Thursday from 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Every episode will
telecast 3- 4 films that are critically acclaimed spread across various themes
like love, passion, patriotism, etc.
Pocket Films is India's leading
aggregator and distributor of alternate content that helps short films,
documentaries, indie films, etc., find their target audience on internet and
mobile platform. Their aim is to provide a
platform to upcoming and new filmmakers who are passionate about short films
and documentary genres and are looking for a window to showcase their talent.
All
big things have small beginnings’ is the core behind every Pocket Films’
endeavor. ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’
is just what the budding film makers need to get noticed and inch closer to a coveted
big break. This Pocket Films initiative along with NDTV Prime will prove to be
an encouraging pat on the back for
many novice film makers and talented students.
Pocket Film’s portfolio of short
films is studded with gems like Tubelight
Ka Chand and The Joy of Giving By
Shlok Sharma, an Anurag Kashyap Production film, Salt and Pepper by Mohinder Pratap Singh starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui
and Padmini Kolhapure, The Break Up
by Bahaish Kapoor and 2B or Not 2B by
Samvida Nanda among others.
According to Mr Saameer Mody,
Managing Director, Pocket Films, “Pocket Films along with NDTV is pleased to
launch this initiative to throw the spotlight on talented film makers on a national
platform which will prove to be a starting point to become big. The viewers too
will benefit as they will now be able to enjoy interesting stories offering
varied perspectives along with being entertained.”
