Peaking the trends of 'Cinema Loktantra', India to step up into Motion Arts and Sciences

New Delhi, May 29: Viewing to explore possibilities of collaboration in the Motion Arts and Sciences, a Special Interactive Session with the President of Academy at the national capital highlighted the initiative to double the diversity of membership in the sector. “India truly represents the opportunities, challenges and the unifying power of diversity”, John Bailey said.

 

Hailing India as a land of story-tellers, he highlighted the need for filmmakers to tell intensely personal stories. He also appreciated the enthusiasm and willingness shown by India towards deeper collaborations with the Academy.

 

 

The master cinematographer further moved up throwing light not only on the nuances behind the craft of cutting edge filming techniques but also helped develop an understanding about creating world class content. He talked about the influence of women cinematographers on him.

 

Meanwhile, Amit Khare of I&B talked about the abundance of talent across India and the spurt in films being made in regional languages. He highlighted the incentives offered to budding filmmakers by different states and expressed hope that the said association will help showcase the craft of Indian filmmakers all over the world.

 

“Cinema is a part and parcel of everyday life in India; with even life philosophies being derived from Cinema. The democratization of cinema in India is through technology and increased outreach”, said Prasoon Joshi highlighting the current trend of ‘Cinema Loktantra’.

 

He also talked about the importance of emotions and songs in Indian cinema, which is different from the kind of cinema known to the Western world, and the need of prior sensitization for audiences in the West to appreciate Indian Cinema.