Global Cinema

Director Shuchi Talati Debuts New Japan-Based Short Film ‘Hidden Sun’ at IFFLA

News Desk4 days ago03 mins

Acclaimed filmmaker Shuchi Talati, best known for her feature debut Girls Will Be Girls, premiered her latest short film, Hidden Sun, at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) this week. Set against the backdrop of Japan, the film explores the complexities of human connection and cultural displacement, marking a distinct shift in tone…

A New Roadmap for Independent Cinema: Indian Filmmakers and the Oscars

News Desk1 week ago03 mins

Independent Indian filmmakers are currently navigating a historic shift as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences evolves its selection processes, effectively dismantling the traditional barriers that once kept non-mainstream regional cinema from global contention. For decades, the road to the Oscars for Indian entries was mediated strictly through a centralized national selection committee,…