Tuesday 29 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a feature film "Round About Stories" from India,Directed by Pranabes chandra.

"Round About Stories" is a film that comprises of three short films as sales executive Nirmal Dutta narrates three of his stories to co-passenger Saptarshi Roy, a struggling film-maker, when they meet in an overnight train journey. Strangely, the stories written by hardcore salesman Nirmal Dutta in his free times seem to have some connection or similarity with incidents of Saptarshi’s personal life. Each story is about different people entrapped in situations that are not favourable. Each story deals with human emotions like fear, lust, greed, love, loyalty, insecurity in the backdrop of changing circumstances. For instance, the first story “ARTIST” is about a poor village boy who is extremely talented but never gets recognized for his own piece of work. “GHORSAWAR” or “HORSE CART WALLAH” is on an orphan young man working for the village chief whose commitment to his master takes a fatal turn and kills his wife. “TO BE AN ACTOR” is about an ambitious day-dreamer who wants to be a film hero but fails repeatedly to bag a role, ironically helping another girl to get a role in a film, for his own satisfaction. Two strangers casual chit-chats inside a train coupe end with a significance. Years after Nirmal Dutta get a phone call from Saptarshi, a renowned film maker of that time.


3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film "Abhinay" from India,Directed by Shridhar Sudhir.

"Abhinay" is a film about the idea of denial and how art can be a medium of self discovery and also how after a point, any work of art starts to 'create itself'and that is when the artist looses control over his or her own creation.


Wednesday 23 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film "Why?!" from Spain,Directed by Hernández Torrado Daniel.

"Why ?!" is an allegory in favor of peace and nonviolence, a critique of the violation of human rights on behalf of any flag and a tribute to the innocent victims of terror.


Tuesday 22 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film "Monica" from Norway,Directed by Gunnar Tornes.

"Monica" is a short film about a young girl 'Monica' from Romania, with dreams of becoming a concert pianist, falls victim to sex trafficking and ends up as a prostitute in Bergen. We witness her daily struggles locked up by a ruthless pimp in a shabby apartment.



Monday 21 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film "Be Human" from India,Directed by Vishal Sinha.

"Be Human" is a short film on humanity it has a social message of humanity .It covers what is our duty as being human and why humanity is important above all the religion.We should help others without any expectations.The story revolves around three friends who met an accident do they help the victim or leave him alone is what the story..all about in short it is an entertaining film with a message.


Friday 18 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film "Desert Child" from Switzerland,Directed by Luna Steven.

"Desert Child" is a story of a child who takes matters into her own hands and goes on a great adventure in order to save her home.One night, a shower of stars falls from the heavens upon a moonlight desert. With the help of a friend, a desert child goes on a quest to restore the balance in the sky.














Wednesday 16 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a feature film "Fading Magic: The Story of Kolkata's Magicians" from India,Directed by Amit Sahai.

"Fading Magic: The Story of Kolkata's Magicians" is a story about Kolkata's Magicians. Kolkata has been known as a key cultural hub for all forms of fine arts including the art of Stage magic. In the '60s and ‘70s the art of magic moved from street performers to large scale theatres as the city grew to become a global center for stage performing magicians. However, with changing times, diverse forms of entertainment coupled with a fading attraction for stage magic, the demand for this once beloved art form is floundering. A number of these once legendary artists are now facing financial and personal crisis. Some do not have funds to take care of their ailing heath and some have passed away leaving families in debt and facing extreme hardship.The documentary film enters their lives and looks at the gritty and real face of the life which they are leading and their present plight.







Monday 14 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film “Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk" from India,Directed by Suresh Eriyat.

“Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk" is a story about a Fisherwoman set in a coastal village, where the heat of the Indian summers, the stench of dried fish, the triumph of human endeavor against odds, the thrill of adventure, the over excited colors and loud music that blankets the solitude weave a story of a lonely fisherwoman who lives her dreams through her hard earned Tuk-tuk.Tuk-tuk becomes more of a partner than a mere material possession for her. Driving around in the Tuk-tuk releases her from the drudgery of mundane life. An unforeseen turn of events brings this love story to an abrupt end, though the happiness from its memories dawns a beginning making the end meaningful.


3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film “Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk" from India,Directed by Suresh Eriyat.

“Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk" is a story about a Fisherwoman set in a coastal village, where the heat of the Indian summers, the stench of dried fish, the triumph of human endeavor against odds, the thrill of adventure, the over excited colors and loud music that blankets the solitude weave a story of a lonely fisherwoman who lives her dreams through her hard earned Tuk-tuk.Tuk-tuk becomes more of a partner than a mere material possession for her. Driving around in the Tuk-tuk releases her from the drudgery of mundane life. An unforeseen turn of events brings this love story to an abrupt end, though the happiness from its memories dawns a beginning making the end meaningful.


Friday 4 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film “A Bohemian Musician" from India,Directed by Rochak Sahu.

“A Bohemian Musician" is the story about Keshav Lal has worked with legendary composers such as Laxmikant Pyarelal and makers like V. Shantaram.Fate bought him to streets of Pune where he lived with his wife and together they played music to sustain their livelihood. The story is about the power of hope and optimism; one of the biggest assets of human life. It also portray the strong bond between husband and wife which remains unscathed even in the most adverse situation.



Wednesday 2 December 2015

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a short film “Goodbye" from India,Directed by Rajat Saha.

“Goodbye" is a story about Abir and Sneha. 3 years ago, the boy left suddenly to pursue his career. Sneha, who never dreamt Abir can do such thing to her, today much happier, as Abir is now a renowned musician. Sneha too successfully continued her academic career. After all these years Abir is back to Kolkata. Sneha is going to get married. But knowing Abir's arrival in Kolkata, she decides to meet him and collects his address. Abir, surprised by Sneha's sudden appreance at his place, got confused if she has come to seek answers of those questions he avoided 3 years ago. They went for a walk, both of them didnt know they will ever meet again, but soon realised that this will probably be their last walk together.