With the breathtaking scenery of Leh as its backdrop, The Himalayan Film Festival (THFF) is back for its second edition. The Himalayan Film Festival (THFF) 2023 intends to present the finest of Indian cinema while presenting a wide selection of films, including box office successes, documentaries, and shorts. Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and actress Janhvi Kapoor will also be joining this festival, which will begin this September.
The Himalayan Film Festival Is Coming To Leh This Sept
The Himalayan Film Festival is coming to Leh for its second edition. It will begin on September 29 and last until October 3. The festival also offers entertaining activities, including a photography workshop, a short film contest, and masterclasses led by specialists in the field.
The festival boasts an exciting lineup that includes acclaimed titles like ‘Haqeeqat,’ filmed in Ladakh, as well as ‘Jubilee,’ ‘Tora’s Husband,’ ‘Spawo (the warrior), ‘Ama (the mother), ‘Jungwa: The Broken Balance,’ ‘Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,’ ‘Por Thozhil,’ ‘Sunpat,’ and the timeless classic ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai,’ among others.
Participants will hone their skills through intense mentoring sessions under the direction of Satyanshu Singh, a National Award-winning director, author, and distinguished professor of cinema best known for the films “Tamaash” and “Chintu Ka Birthday. Varied luminaries will participate in masterclasses and share their knowledge and expertise. (As Per The Times Of India)
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Promotion Of Talent
Speaking to the media, Janhvi Kapoor expressed her enthusiasm and emphasized the festival’s importance in promoting talent from the Himalayan regions and in giving fans a place to view a range of movies and engage with directors.
Vikramaditya Motwane, whose web series ‘Jubilee’ will be broadcast during the festival, highlighted the significance of the Himalayan Film Festival in allowing local filmmakers to access resources and possibilities for their work. He thinks it is beneficial for everyone if the film is spread throughout the nation.
Amit Sharma, a director taking part in a masterclass and serving on the jury for the Short Film Competition, contrasted the Himalayan Film Festival with the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting how festivals draw on local talent, support artists in developing their craft, and encourage them to explore different facets of the film industry. (As per The Times of India)
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First Published: September 07, 2023 3:40 PM