Top 5 Casting Directors in India You Must Know!
We see so many actors and actresses in movies and feel “Wow, it is like this role written for them to do”. It surely is a compliment given to the skill shown by the actor doing the role, but it…
Who is a foley artist? Why are they important in filmmaking?
Have you watched a movie in which the actress is walking at a party? She is dressed magnificently, with high-heels to accompany her dress? Everyone in the party stops to look at her just by listening to the sound of…
Videography vs Cinematography: What is the difference?
To a novice, both the professions of Videography and Cinematography look the same. You are not entirely wrong if you think this way, but there are differences in the work each profession is responsible for. In this article, we will…
The Blurring Lines Between Commercial And Art Cinema
Decades ago, when the troika of Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar reigned supreme, there were movies like ‘Do Bigha Zameen’, ‘Boot Polish’, ‘Dosti’, which were successful movies and are still reckoned as classics. Having produced ‘Boot Polish’, which…
Films Are Ready But Theatres Aren’t
Cinema, by its inherent nature, has been about being immersed in a whole new world which can either be far from the world you inhabit or close to reality. Until a year-and-a-half ago, the best way to experience cinema in…
Will The Indian Audience Embrace The Pay-per-view Model
The pandemic and the ensuing shutdown of theatres and multiplexes has raised many questions about the distribution model of films in India. For a nation that’s super obsessed with films, India has fewer screens than 10000 for a population of…
Virtual Production and the Future of Filmmaking
Virtual production or v-prod is a new technology that promises to change the way we conceive and create films. It uses digital technology to help filmmakers with pre-production. In virtual production, directors and production houses create a film’s set virtually,…
How Will Filmmakers Be Impacted With FCAT Being Abolished
Recently, the central government announced its decision to abolish the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). This abolition has raised much discussion and debate over its impact on the industry. Let’s look at the pros and cons of FCAT and how…
Regional Cinema Eyes The Big Prize With Parallel Multi-lingual Releases
Some of the leading stars of regional cinema have found a new formula for success: shooting high-budget multi-lingual films, often with different actors for niche appeal. Previously, filmmakers would create a film in one regional language and dub it in…
Influence And Importance Of Cinema On Lifestyle
Cinema is one of the most powerful vehicles for culture, education, propaganda, and lifestyle. Prime Minister Nehru had once stated that “The influence in India of films is greater than newspapers and books combined.” The unique experience of enjoying a…
