Vivanta by Taj presents
Manhattan Short 2014 in India - Call
for Entries
Into its fifth year in Mumbai, the global film festival is
looking for indie short films that will represent India in the much competed
final round
Mumbai, May 2014: For the many uber-talented short
film-makers in India, it’s time for the proverbial knock of opportunity.
Manhattan Short, the international platform which showcases, celebrates and
awards short films from across the world has given a call for entries. The film
movement which begins now will culminate in a six-day festival across the world
including Mumbai this September-October. Championing the voice of the
Short Film genre along with Manhattan Short is Vivanta by Taj, Manhattan Short
2014 in India's chief patron, which
was associated with the festival in India last year as well. Vivanta by
Taj has a strong bond with short films through a variety of activities.
Having had modest beginnings in 1998, the
Manhattan Short has today become the most sought after platform of its kind.
Dedicated to the short film genre and witnessing hundreds of entries from
across the world every year, the festival has long established its global
exposure.
Unlike its older, more different
contemporaries a la Berlin, Cannes and Toronto festivals which have juries, the
Manhattan Short is powered by the audience. This means that the audience that
comes in to watch the films votes the winners. This year, Manhattan Short 2014 in
India is rooting for an Indianfilm to win the global competition.
Audiences
here can go to www.manhattanshortindia.com
This year will witness Vivanta by Taj
and Manhattan Short India launch the ‘Vote for India’ initiative. Having
planned both digital (a dedicated live broadcasting microsite) and on-ground
events, this project will seek to inspire young film-makers in India to bag the
big prize. The top three film-makers from India will get a paidopportunity to
work with Vivanta on an exciting project.
The
festival’s credibility coupled with India’s indie film scene growing with
surety have attracted huge numbers of participants and cinema lovers to the
competition’s entry rounds and final screenings.
“Manhattan
Short in India has made itself into a coveted space. Right from inception, we
have encouraged numerous raw talents to showcase their works to an already
established global audience. This wide perspective is critical to see where
they stand!” offered Mr Anil Sadarangani, Festival Director of Manhattan Short
in India.
Mr. Veer Vijay Singh , Chief Operating Officer, Vivanta by Taj – Hotels &
Resorts said, “We feel extremely proud to
present the Manhattan Short Film Festival in India and drive the “Vote for
India” initiative as it blends perfectly with Vivanta by Taj’s ideology of
celebrating the idiom of style and spirit. Like all our brand properties around
installations, design, music, technology, adventure and curious discoveries,
even with this interesting initiative, we aim to provide a base for talented
young Indian filmmakers and enable them to carve a niche in the industry. India
has tremendous potential and a lot of people have begun developing an interest
in making short films. We are excited to kick start this initiative and
definitely hope to see an Indian win this year’s Manhattan Short Film
Festival.”
Film lovers in Mumbai are in for a treat during the main festival
dates of October 1st to October 5, 2014, for the screenings will be preceded
by master classes and workshops by eminent film professionals. In the
past, Manhattan Short India master classes have featured names such as
Karan Malhotra, Shobhaa De, Sarika, Namrata Rao, Shan Mohammed, Gitanjali Rao,
Kailash Surendranath and more.
The
venue in Mumbai, Sitara Studio, an erstwhile theatre platform which has
recently hosted independent artists of all sorts, promises to add an eclectic
vibe to the festival. It will join venues across the world to host the festival
simultaneously.
Budding
film-makers will know this call for entries could well be a take-off point for
their careers.
To
send in entries, visit: www.
Last
day for submission: July 15, 2014
