ANNOUNCING THE KOLKATA LEG OF THE FOOTPRINT FILM FESTIVAL!!
ANNOUNCING THE KOLKATA LEG OF THE FOOTPRINT FILM FESTIVAL!!
KCC's AMI Arts Festival, in collaboration with The Peninsula Studio’s FootPrint Film Festival, is thrilled to announce an Open Call for film submissions. We invite young filmmakers to submit their creations for
consideration to be screened during the AMI Arts Festival, scheduled for December 6th to 10th, 2023 in Kolkata. The films will be screened on the 8th
& 9th of December.
Our initiative seeks to provide a platform where young filmmakers can unleash their creativity, share their compelling stories, and draw inspiration from the works of their peers.
Submission Process
a) Online Application Form: Filmmakers are required to complete an online
application form given below. This comprehensive form will collect
essential details about the film, including its title, director's name, production year, genre, runtime, and a synopsis.
b) Submission Guidelines: Detailed guidelines for film submission can also
be found on www.footprintfilmfestival.com
c) Submission email: Films should be submitted via email to the address
provided in the submission/registration form.
d) Submission Deadline: The deadline for film submissions is November 1st, 2023.
e) Acknowledgment: FootPrint will send acknowledgment to all the filmmakers who submit their entries, within one week of the submission deadline.
Age Limit: Participants must be between 13 and 24 years of age.
Entries open to filmmakers from West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkand, 8 North
Eastern States & Bangladesh.
Selection Process
a) Expert Jury: FootPrint will assemble a jury of esteemed filmmakers, artists, and authors.
b) Film Selection: The jury will carefully curate the selection of films by November 30th, 2023.
Submission Deadline: November 1st, 2023
Announcement of Selected Films: Selected filmmakers will be notified via
email, and the program will be showcased on both the FootPrint and KCC
websites as well as our social media platforms.
Contact Details for Submission: Please refer to the registration form for
submission details and guidelines. Access the registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6TlBg8qZXq8N60JDBbFAlQQ2bbKpXyvfwXpwug8KJnGlHog/viewform
For more information, feel free to write to narindert@tps.ind.in or
footprintfilmfest@gmail.com or call us at +919899004393, +919836886779.
Join us in celebrating the art of filmmaking and be part of the AMI Arts Festival's cinematic experience!
DEBADRITA BOSE
Debadrita Bose started her career as a poet and translator. After publishing two poetry books she sought for a different medium of expression which is cinema. Debadrita deals with the subjects of gender and sexuality and her films talk about the same.
LABANYA DEY
Labanya Dey is a writer and a lifelong student of cinema. She completed her post graduation degree in film studies from Jadavpur University and is currently the editor of 'Countershot' - an online film magazine that publishes interviews and critical-polemical writings based on cinema. Her writings, which have been published in various platforms, include film analyses, prose, personal essays and fiction.
SHAHARIAR AL MAMUN
Shahariar Al Mamun is a member of the Executive Board of the Children's Film Society Bangladesh and serves as the Festival Director of the International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh. He is the junior editor of "Tetallish o Chuattorer Monnontor" and a film critic. Shahariar & his team won the prestigious "Young Talent Award" from CFS, and their film "Chilekothar Shepai: The Smoker" received official selections in various countries.
ANAMITRA KHAN
Anamitra Khan has been introduced to theatre at the age of three. Since then, his theatre journey has only gained momentum. He has acted in more than forty plays and directed gems like 'Ghyanghasur', 'Pluto' and many more.
SUDIP BARAL
Sudip Baral is a cinematographer working out of Kolkata. He has completed his diploma in motion picture photography from Roopkala Kendro and since then found his mettle in images, shapes and colors. Sudip has been working in a number of fictions and documentaries.
Bidisha is an entrepreneur who has been working in the education and development sector since 2008.
She founded Anjuman, leadership through Arts in 2016 to develop 21st century skills and capacities of children and young adults through the pedagogy of art.
She has been a broadcast journalist and independent filmmaker for over 15 years. Sh
Bidisha is an entrepreneur who has been working in the education and development sector since 2008.
She founded Anjuman, leadership through Arts in 2016 to develop 21st century skills and capacities of children and young adults through the pedagogy of art.
She has been a broadcast journalist and independent filmmaker for over 15 years. She has also been a television channel producer. She has designed and conducted filmmaking programs for students in schools. She has made several
documentaries on art and culture and education.
Priyanjana is an award winning documentary filmmaker and an independent journalist who works on a range of issues, mostly developmental in nature and has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast medium. She has worked in some of the well-known 24-hour news channels of the country, including New Delhi Television, United Television, and
Priyanjana is an award winning documentary filmmaker and an independent journalist who works on a range of issues, mostly developmental in nature and has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast medium. She has worked in some of the well-known 24-hour news channels of the country, including New Delhi Television, United Television, and was the Chief of Bureau for CNN-IBN in their Bangalore bureau. Apart from actively making films she also shares her experience and know-how with young minds, both offline and online.
Rituparna Biswas is a trained classical singer and music motivator. She has worked in the development sector. Forever ready to tackle the most challenging of tasks with a smile, that's Rituparna!
Sarbari Das is a former high school science teacher and middle school coordinator who has worked in reputed schools in India and the UAE. She loves to work in close association with young school children. She's passionate about films of all genres and is a literature, art and music enthusiast.
Debosree Chatterjee alias Db, is a ‘Sangeet Visharad’ in ‘Kathak’ & ‘Sangeet Bhushan’ in Vocal (Classical) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. At a very early age, she performed in Calcutta Doordarshan Kendra & from there-on, her never ending journey in the performing Arts started. She has performed throughout India. She has been dyna
Debosree Chatterjee alias Db, is a ‘Sangeet Visharad’ in ‘Kathak’ & ‘Sangeet Bhushan’ in Vocal (Classical) from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. At a very early age, she performed in Calcutta Doordarshan Kendra & from there-on, her never ending journey in the performing Arts started. She has performed throughout India. She has been dynamic in Hindi and Bengali theatre too, into face modelling & ramp shows. She started her own dance school - ‘Steps’ where she taught various dance forms. She loves to tell stories through her unique choreography. She has her own podcast about ‘Creativity in Art & Wellness’. Her artful journey which began 30 years ago is still on!
Co-Founder General Manager at The Peninsula Studios and
Head events & Artist Management
Narinder Tawakley has been a part of The Peninsula Studios from the very beginning. He was earlier the production planning manager at HMV.
Genial, ever-ready to tackle any work and a never- say-no spirit defines Narinder!
Zahid Khan is the Head of production & Post Production and has been with The Peninsula Studios for the last 5 years.
Hard working with a keen eye and always ready to learn, that's Zahid!
Principal, Calcutta International School, Calcutta
Principal, Delhi Public School, Surat
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