All articles by Patrick Frater
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NewsFilm execs explore future of co-production between India and South Africa
Comedy suggested as one of the strongest opportunities for India-South Africa film cooperation.
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NewsFilm criticism evolving to meet increasingly digital audience, says IFFI panel
IFFI panel on film criticism finds change at almost every level.
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FeaturesHow a serious accident inspired Jennfer Montgomery’s ‘This Tempting Madness’
The US-produced psychological thriller premieres at the International Film Festival of India.
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NewsSudhir Mishra readying ‘Gandhi And My Mother’ for 2026 shoot
EXCLUSIVE: The story will focus on the last six months of the life of Gandhi.
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NewsIndia embraces micro drama format, seeing rapid evolution
Artificial intelligence is being heavily deployed to develop scripts, create low-cost sets and accelerate post-production.
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FeaturesHow Netflix is embedding itself in India’s entertainment scene
Having found a business model that has lifted it up the streaming ranks, the global streamer is now putting down roots.
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Features‘Shakti’ sees Nepal’s urgent need for political reform through personal, female lens
Marks the feature directorial debut of Nani Sahra Walker.
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News‘Kakthet’, ‘Ulta’ win top prizes at India’s Waves Film Bazaar
Winner of the AI Film Festival and CinemAI Hackathon also revealed.
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NewsBerlinale asking ‘Have you used AI?’ of submitted films
The festival is researching the use of artificial intelligence among films submitted for selection
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NewsKiran Rao sets ‘Shadow Hill: Of Spirits and Men’ as debut film for Kindling Pictures
‘Laapaataa Ladies’ director throws weight behind Goa-set, arthouse film.
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Features‘Lala & Poppy’ filmmakers on bringing the transgender love story to screen
Veteran Indian producer Bobby Bedi and director Kaizad Gustad are behind the feature, which premieres at IFFI.
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NewsIndia-Australia sign creative tech MOU at Film Bazaar
Covers collaboration on academic programmes, training, and research in creative and applied technologies.
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NewsIFFI partners with NFDC to support National Indian Film Festival of Australia
EXCLUSIVE: The festival is a multi-city event that spanned seven Australian state capitals this year.
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FeaturesWaves Film Bazaar project ‘Gloria’ probes clash between worker and wealthy scammer
The film is one of the biggest budget projects at India’s Waves Film Bazaar.
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News‘Stree’ producer Maddock Films unveils franchise-heavy film slate
Titles include war drama ‘Ikkis’.
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NewsDiversity key goal of India’s IFFI 2025 selection, says artistic director Pankaj Saxena
The 56th International Film Festival of India will feature more global filmmaking, minority communities, women and emerging technology.
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FeaturesIndia’s Waves Film Bazaar to embrace AI, regional languages at enlarged edition
Goa-based project market extends reach to include greater linguistic diversity and a short film ‘hackathon’.
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Features“AI is the most democratic medium,” says filmmaker and IFFI festival director Shekhar Kapur
Changes include ditching the festival opening ceremony and its replacement with a parade.
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NewsInternational Film Festival of India announces opening film, main selection and masterclasses
The long-running festival in Goa is held this year from November 20-28
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News‘The Maharaja And Me’ heads for Film Bazaar documentary project market
The film is a UK-India collaboration backed by media company Infilmpact