NMIFF: FILMS SCREENING SCHEDULE

NMIFF: FILMS SCREENING SCHEDULE

31-Jan-2014 (Day 1)
Sr. No.	Category	Name of the film	Director	Country	Duration	Type	Start Time
	Inauguration and Opening Ceremony						11:00
1	Professional Short	Titanic Love	Mark Pressdee	United Kingdom	22	Short_film	12:30
2	Professional Short	Behind Closed Doors	Raam Marne	India	3	Social Awareness	13:02
3	Professional Short	The Quotidian Ballad	PatdeepChaudhuri	India	29	Documentary	13:15
4	Professional Short	L'appuntamento	Gianpiero Alicchio	Italy	10	Short_film	13:54
5	Feature Film	Wakya	Deepak kadam	India	120	Feature Film	14:10
6	Student Short	Harald	Moritz Schneider	Germany	7	Animation	16:20
7	Professional Short	Jhumki	AbishekPande	India	20	Short_film	16:40
8	Professional Short	We Win or We Die	Matthew Millan	USA	21	Documentary	17:10
9	Professional Short	P.M. Postmortem	Balasaheb Gore &ArunNewaskar	India	20	Short_film	17:41
10	Student Short	Jash ne Daawat	Karan Asnani	India	5	Documentary	18:10
11	Student Short	El Abonado	Pedro  Pacheco Arlandi	Spain	17	Short_film	18:25
12	Feature Film	Satnaagat	RajuParsekar	India	134	Feature Film	19:00
13	Professional Short	Chitrapatanga	PramodShelar	India	12	Short_film	21:25
14	Professional Short	The Only Man	Jos Man	Spain	21	Short_film	21:47
15	Professional Short	Drops of Smoke	AneSiderman	Brazil	22	Short_film	22:18

1-Feb-2014 (Day 2)
Sr. No.	Category	Name of the film	Director	Country	Duration	Type	Start Time
16	Professional Short	Bekendor	AnastasiyaKharchenko	Ukraine	30	Documentary	9:00
17	Professional Short	June	ViplabMajumder	India	18	Social Awareness	9:40
18	Student Short	[tha-ki-ta-tha] - Talking Drums	Philipp Holl	Germany	26	Documentary	10:10
19	Professional Short	Rose Mary and Time	Hardeep Giani	United Kingdom	30	Short_film	10:46
20	Feature Film	Sundara (Special Screening non competition)	Deepak kadam	India	125	Feature Film	11:26
21	Student Short	The Professor	SurayaGurung	Australia	8	Short_film	13:41
22	Professional Short	MusallamImaan	Aroop Deb and Amitabha A Gupta	India	20	Documentary	14:00
23	Student Short	Prism	SandipPandurang Mane	India	11	Short_film	14:30
24	Professional Short	Dove on the Roof	Olga Korotko	Kazakhstan	28	Short_film	14:51
25	Feature Film	Melina	Demetrio Casile	Italy	97	Feature Film	15:30
26	Student Short	The Money Shot	Graham Gunner	United Kingdom	5	Short_film	17:17
27	Professional Short	Maliwood Talks	SudhirKasabe	India	69	Documentary	17:32
28	Feature Film	Tara	Kumar Raj	India	105	Feature Film	18:41
29	Student Short	Gurudakshina	Vishal Naik	India	16	Short_film	20:40
30	Professional Short	Vartul	Santosh Ram	India	19	Short_film	21:06
31	Professional Short	By Lane 2	UtpalDutta	India	10	Documentary	21:35
32	Student Short	Lost House	Nikolay Kotyash	Russia	17	Short_film	21:55

2-Feb-2014 (Day 3)
Sr. No.	Category	Name of the film	Director	Country		Duration	Type		Start Time
33	Professional Short	La strada di Raffael	Alessandro Falco	Italy		25	Documentary		9:00
34	Professional Short	Echo	Suraj Nair	India		24	Short_film		9:35
35	Feature Film	Touring Talkies	GajendraAhire	India		113	Feature Film		10:10
36	Student Short	priosfeherZold (red , white and green)	Tarek Raffoul	Lebanon		9	Documentary		12:10
37	Professional Short	SuitCase	KrishnenduKarar	India		29	Short_film		12:30
38	Professional Short	Married for a Cause	Harish Devnani	India		26	Documentary		13:10
39	Professional Short	Why Mom	Jay B Ghadiali	India		8	Social Awareness		13:40
40	Feature Film	Surkhaab	Sanjay Talreja	USA		100	Feature Film		13:55
	Awards & Closing Ceremony				16:00

Jacqueline and Salman work out together on the sets of Kick.

Jacqueline and Salman work out together on the sets of Kick. Botht the actors are super gym freaks and can't leave the gym for a day also. So while shooting they make sure they work out together and Jacqueline is very impressed the way Salman workouts

Jacqueline says, "It been so much fun working with Salman on Kick ....he is a great gym-partner and really inspiring"

 

Navi Mumbai International Film Festival supports blood donation camp by Humanity First Foundation

Navi Mumbai International Film Festival supports blood donation camp by Humanity First Foundation

Mega blood donation camp to be held on 26^th January in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai

Mumbai, January, 2014: This Republic day, don’t just celebrate by hoisting the flag. Add on to your celebrations by donating blood at the Mega Blood Donation Camp on the 26^th January, 2014 between 10.00 am to 7.00 pm in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

Mega Blood Donation Camp is being conducted by Humanity First Foundation (HFF) in association with Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF). HFF has provided blood Free of cost to more than 250 patients and emergency cases, and to continue the trend, they are organizing a blood donation camp to cover up scarcity of blood in blood banks.

Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF) is proud to associate with Humanity First Foundation.  Slowly, and steadily, Navi Mumbai’s profile has grown in India owing to some of the most breathtaking activities conducted by Humanity First Foundation. NMIFF is proud to support the Mega Blood Donation Camp by Humanity First Foundation.

The First edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival will be held from 31^st January 2014 to 2^nd February 2014 at DY Patil Auditorium in Nerul.

The Mega Blood Donation Camp will be held on:

Date: 26^th January, 2014

Time: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm

Venue: B 304, Brahma Complex, Above Manorama Hotel, Sector – 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400 614

Sai Radha Complex, IBS Road, Near Asian Paints, Bhandup (W), Mumbai- 400078

Contact: 9594804416, 9768006191

Zinda Bhag from Pakistan and Touring Talkies from India will be JIFF 2014 opening and closing film

Zinda Bhag from Pakistan and Touring Talkies from India will be JIFF 2014 opening and closing film
Jaipur, 23 January:  6^th Jaipur International Film Festival – JIFF 2014 opening film is “Zinda Bhag” from Pakistan, a fiction feature directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi.  Naseeruddin Shah performance will mesmerize the audience.

Zinda Bhag is Pakistan’s official entry to the Oscars this year.

Set against the backdrop of the world of illegal immigration, Zinda Bhaag is a film about three young men trying to escape the reality of their everyday lives by putting their very lives at stake. Zinda Bhag, 120 minutes, colored- will give us a peep into what constitutes very day in the lives of many young men and women in Pakistan – a sense of entitlement that cannot be fulfilled, desperation to somehow prove themselves in the face of all legitimate doors being locked and an ennui from which they feel there is no getaway.

The film will be screened on February 1^st, 2014 evening at Rajmandir Cinema Hall after the opening ceremony.

JIFF 2014 closing film is Gajendra Ahire’s Touring Talkies. The film revolves around Chandi and struggle to save her touring talkies. Indian cinema started with the age old tradition of showing movies in travelling tents known as Touring Talkies and the film shows how this tradition still exists in the remote areas of India. Audience would be able to see how these touring talkies work and still exist in the age of digitalization.  The film was part of 289 films in the contention for Best Picture Oscar from India this year.

Touring Talkies will be screened on February 5^th, 2014 evening at Golcha Cinema after the closing ceremony. 

First Look Poster of David Dhawan's 'Main Tera Hero'.

First Look Poster of David Dhawan's 'Main Tera Hero'.

Main Tera Hero is touted to be one of the biggest entertainers of the year, will see David Dhawan teaming up with his son Varun Dhawan for the very first time!

Main Tera Hero is directed by David Dhawan and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, the film is all set to hit the screens on 4^th April 2014, starring Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’cruz and Narghis Fakhri in the lead roles.

Saroj Khan cooks authentic ‘Raan Biryani’ on the sets of Gulaab Gang!!

Saroj Khan cooks authentic ‘Raan Biryani’ on the sets of Gulaab Gang!!

National Award winning choreographer Saroj Khan and gorgeous Madhuri Dixit have given us Bollywood’s best dance numbers which we can never forget!! And now after so many years, the duo is pairing up once again for the actress’s forthcoming film ‘Gulaab Gang’ releasing on 7th March.

Well, apart from making actors dance to her tunes, we hear that Saroj ji has a hidden talent which many people are not aware off.

A source close to the production team said, ‘ It is a dream to see Saroj ji and Madhuri Maam dancing together on the sets. But one day Saroj ji surprised everyone present on the crew. We were shooting for a song in Wai and after our day’s wrap Saroj ji headed straight to the kitchen and cooked ‘Raan Biryani’ for the entire crew.This is for the first time that Saroji has cooked on-the-sets and naturally everyone was thrilled about it! It was a very sweet gesture by Saroji to cook the yummy food and the entire unit loved it so much that they actually stood in a line and to get their hands on, confirms the source!!

'GULAAB GANG' stars two icons of Indian Cinema starring together for the very 1st time: Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla under the direction of Soumik Sen.

Produced by Anubhav Sinha, Presented and Co-Produced by Sahara Movie Studios and Bharat Shah, GULAAB GANG releases on 7th March 2014.

Ranveer and Arjun wanted to interchange roles

Ranveer and Arjun wanted to interchange roles

Gunday is a story about two friends – Bala and Bikram.

Arjun is essaying the role of Bala and Ranveer of Bikram.

The trailer of the film has got a fantastic response. Both the boys have been appreciated for their bold and brazen acting. However, in the film their characteristics are varied.

The director, Ali Abbas Zafar gave the duo Ranveer and Arjun  a joint narration for the film without divulging the characters they would be essaying

On their own accord they two preferred to play each other’s role

Arjun connected to the character of Bikram where as Ranveer was thrilled to hear the story from Bala’s point of view.

Ranveer connected with Bala’s character who is more flamboyant, boisterous and outspoken. Much like Ranveer himself in real life.

Where as Bikram’s character is slightly held back. He is in a sense like the angry young man.

When Ali Abbas revealed that he would like them to play the respective roles…. Ranveer tried to reason with him that Bala is more him and the audiences have seen and loved him like that.

However Ali was sure he saw Bikram in Ranveer and vice versa. He convinced the duo to give it a shot and after a little conversation the two gave in to their director’s vision.

Ranveer and Arjun are both fantastic actors and have delivered to the gallery in Gunday.

Everyone during shooting or who have seen portions of the film during editing cannot imagine the duo otherwise.

Ali Abbas Zafar says, “It was obvious that both Ranveer and Arjun would want choose to do roles that were closest to their own personalities. We had to convince them to do the opposite role."

Raj Kumar Hirani, whose next release is the big film, P.K.

Raj Kumar Hirani, whose next release is the big film, P.K. called for a special meeting on 1st January 2014 in his office with his team.

All the departments like the direction team, edit team, script team were present for the internal meeting, as he wanted to kick start the next schedule of the film in the New Year and he wanted everyone to be prepared for it.

1st day of the year is considered very auspicious and positive to start anything. Since, it was New Year and everyone had plans, the ever smiling and soft spoken director of the industry did not keep an extensive meeting (only an hour).

He wanted everyone to gear up, get in to the mood after the break and understand that there is a sense of urgency and start delivering. 

P.K. is a very important film for Raj Kumar Hirani and he has worked very hard for the project. It is his directorial release after 3 idiots which released 4 years back.

Spokesperson of Raj Kumar Hirani confirms the news and adds, “Yes, they had an internal meeting on 1st January.”

PRASOON JOSHI ENTHRALLS AT JAIPUR LIT FEST 2014

PRASOON JOSHI ENTHRALLS AT JAIPUR LIT FEST 2014

In a marathon of three back-to-back sessions at the Lit Fest the brilliant wordsmith, captivated the audience with his thoughts and Poetry.

In packed and overflowing sessions titled Sunshine lanes – a poetic journey which had him reading poems and anecdotes from his collection of poems and songs, to Raag Pahadi that had him sensitively and thoughtfully touch upon the nuances of the Himalayan languages being lost, to the session on Urdu in Hindustan, Joshi had the audience hanging on to each word.

His evocative poems on the complex bond between father and son and relationship with sisters moved the young and old in the audience to tears.

There was a massive rush to the venue of his sessions, making the host Namita Gokhale remark that forget standing room, people found it difficult to find space to clap as Prasoon’s session became so jam-packed.

Writer Poet and Speaker extraordinaire, Prasoon Joshi, who is deservedly being feted for his Script and Screenplay writing of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, not only excels in his multi layered crafts but seems adept at the art of winning live audiences over. More power to his pen.

Making her big entry with One By Two, Preeti Desai has learned the art of dancing for the film.

Making her big entry with One By Two, Preeti Desai has learned the art of dancing for the film.

The young actress spend a year learning dance for the movie.

The actress will be seen playing a professional dancer in the movie, where she will be performing different kind of dance forms from contemporary to jazz to hip hop and many other dance forms.

It was necessary for Preeti to know the nuances of each dance form to get in right on screen. For a year before the shooting of the film started, Preeti would go for 3 hour long dance practice every day.

She will be see playing the lead opposite her real life boyfriend Abhay Deol who turns producer with the film.

The film directed by Devika Bhagat will hit the silver screen on 31st January 2014.

Preeti confirms the news and adds, "Playing a professional dancer in the movie, it was necessary for me to learn a few dance forms to portray a proper performer in the movie. It was an interesting year long training as i got to learn the dance forms too."

J. Brandon seems to be on a roll with YAARIYAN breaking all records

J. Brandon seems to be on a roll with YAARIYAN breaking all records

With YAARIYAN still rocking the box-office,  J. Brandon Hill, the bad boy of Bollywood, the graph seems to be surging higher and higher.  An acclaimed theatre actor with an impressive line of work in over 20 films, more than 5 television shows and uncountable theatre shows, J. Brandon Hill is thrilled with YAARIYAN’s run at box office.

Commenting on his role in the film Hill said “The biggest challenge in my role in YAARIYAN was playing a baddie opposite the baddie of all baddies, Gulshan Grover”.He was seen playing Rockfeller, the owner and principal of the Australian school in YAARIYAN. “It is always great to be among people from whom you get to learn and grow as an actor”.

After working in a number of known hits like BUNTY AUR BABLI, DESI BOYZ, AGENT VINOD, DUM MAARO DUM, DOUBLE DHAMAAL, RAAZ II J. Brandon Hill has added another hit to his name. Hill is known to be a very dedicated actor who strives for perfection in his craft.

J. Brandon also added “With Gulshan Grover,  the whole T-Series team led by Divya Khosla Kumar and master music composers like Pritam, YAARIYAN was destined to do well”.

 

special party for the exhibitors to celebrate the big success of Dhoom 3.

Usually, the contribution of the exhibitors towards the success of a film goes unnoticed. However, at YRF, Aditya Chopra understands this and so the producer has organized for a special party for the exhibitors to celebrate the big success of Dhoom 3.

The Aamir Khan starrer, Dhoom 3 has broken all records in the Indian cinema. Be it the highest first day collection, fastest 100 crore or highest weekend, Dhoom 3 has been the most successful film of 2013.

So, Aditya Chopra will be throwing a bash for all the exhibitors across India as they play a major role in the success of Dhoom 3.

The party that will be hosted by Aditya Chopra as well as Aamir Khan will be attended by everyone from single screen owners to multiplex owners and it will be a grand affair.

YRF Studios usually is not open to all and there is very strict security. However for this special gesture the artist lounge area would be converted to host the party.

Spokesperson of the film confirms the news.

Ranveer and Arjun wanted to interchange roles

Ranveer and Arjun wanted to interchange roles

Gunday is a story about two friends – Bala and Bikram.

Arjun is essaying the role of Bala and Ranveer of Bikram.

The trailer of the film has got a fantastic response. Both the boys have been appreciated for their bold and brazen acting. However, in the film their characteristics are varied.

The director, Ali Abbas Zafar gave the duo Ranveer and Arjun  a joint narration for the film without divulging the characters they would be essaying

On their own accord they two preferred to play each other’s role

Arjun connected to the character of Bikram where as Ranveer was thrilled to hear the story from Bala’s point of view.

Ranveer connected with Bala’s character who is more flamboyant, boisterous and outspoken. Much like Ranveer himself in real life.

Where as Bikram’s character is slightly held back. He is in a sense like the angry young man.

When Ali Abbas revealed that he would like them to play the respective roles…. Ranveer tried to reason with him that Bala is more him and the audiences have seen and loved him like that.

However Ali was sure he saw Bikram in Ranveer and vice versa. He convinced the duo to give it a shot and after a little conversation the two gave in to their director’s vision.

Ranveer and Arjun are both fantastic actors and have delivered to the gallery in Gunday.

Everyone during shooting or who have seen portions of the film during editing cannot imagine the duo otherwise.

Ali Abbas Zafar says, “It was obvious that both Ranveer and Arjun would want choose to do roles that were closest to their own personalities. We had to convince them to do the opposite role."