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NFDC is Accepting Submissions For Feature & Non-Feature Films to be Shown in The IFFI 2023.

July 18 2023: The National Film Development Corporation, the nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that organises the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has opened entries for Indian feature and non-feature films to be screened in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th edition of the festival, which will be held in Goa from November 20th to November 28th, 2023.


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NFDC

The Indian Panorama section is IFFI's flagship property, and it aims to promote films in Indian languages that are chosen by an eminent jury and screened at IFFI as well as international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and specialised Indian Film Festivals held outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festivals in India. The prominent jury panels, 12 members for the feature film part and 6 members for the non-feature film segment contribute equally to the consensus that leads to the selection of Indian Panorama films in respective categories.

This year, as in previous years, a maximum of 26 feature films and 21 non-feature films will be chosen. The Best Feature Film and Best Non-Feature Film of the 2023 National Film Awards will be chosen. Films characterised by cinematic, thematic, and artistic brilliance are chosen in accordance with Indian Panorama's conditions and processes.

While the details of the eligibility criteria for films and the submission process can be found on the IFFI website, there are two basic eligibility criteria for film selection: first, all films must include English subtitles, and second, films must have been completed between August 30, 2022 and July 31, 2023, or have a Censor Board certification during this time period. The deadline for film submissions is August 10th, 2023.








R Madhavan Shares His 'Awe' Moment with P.M. Shri Narendra Modi & President Mr. Macron

Paris [France], July 16: Actor R Madhavan expressed "awe" after attending a banquet supper organised by French President Emmanuel Macron in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum in Paris.


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R MAdhavan with P.M. Narendra Modi and Mr. Macron

The actor thanked Prime Minister Modi and President Macron for sharing their ideas of "grace and humility" in a lengthy Instagram message.

In a post, Madhavan communiquéd, "The passion and dedication to doing good for the Indo-French relationship, as well as for the people of both countries, was palpable and intense during the Bastille day celebration in Paris on the 14th of July 2023." "I was completely awestruck at the dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron at the Louvre in honour of our Honourable, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as both these world leaders passionately described their vision for the future of these two great friendly nations."

The actor from 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' also discussed the French President taking a photo and how PM Modi "very graciously and sweetly stood up to be a part of it." "The air was filled with positivity and mutual respect, like a loving embrace." I genuinely hope that their vision and goals bring fruit for all of us at the right moment. President Macron happily took a selfie for us, while our Honourable Prime Minister stepped up to be a part of it. "A moment that will be forever etched in my mind for both the uniqueness and impact of that picture," he continued.

"Thank you President Macron and Modi Ji for the incredible lesson on grace and humility," he said, thanking PM Modi and the French President for their valuable lessons. May France and India prosper together indefinitely."









The SAG-AFTRA strike causes the production of "Deadpool 3" to stop.

Filming on "Deadpool 3" has been halted as the SAG-AFTRA strike begins, with actors joining WGA members on the picket lines. One of the first significant productions to be hit by the impending strike is the Marvel sequel.


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Deadpool 3

Only a few days prior to the announcement of the production halt, "Deadpool 3" gave viewers their first glimpse of the set by publishing a snapshot of its stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dressed as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively. Also recently announced was Jennifer Garner's participation in the movie as Elektra. She previously played the character in the 2003 blockbuster "Daredevil" and the 2005 spinoff movie "Elektra."

Reynolds and "Free Guy" director Shawn Levy collaborate once more on "Deadpool 3". The movie marks the Walt Disney Company's first release in a new series following the studio's 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The May 3, 2024, theatrical release date for the threequel has been set as a goalpost, but it is currently in doubt as a result of the production freeze.

Television shows like "Saturday Night Live" on NBC and late-night talk shows were among the first to stop airing after the WGA adopted a strike order in May. Through the writers' strike, "Deadpool 3" was able to continue production in recent weeks. The unexpected halt in production portends the impending industry-wide stagnation brought on by screen actors on picket lines.

Around 160,000 performers, including actors, announcers, hosts, DJs, stunt performers, and broadcast journalists, are covered by the SAG-AFTRA union, and they are all fighting for better pay and working conditions in the ever-evolving Hollywood landscape that streaming services and artificial intelligence have altered. After a 12-day extension period, SAG negotiations came to a close on July 12 at midnight PT. Contracts were originally due to expire on June 30.


What is SAG-AFTRA strike?

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike after talks with studios broke down. SAG-AFTRA includes 160,000 actors and this marks their first industry-wide shutdown in over 60 years.








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