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Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen, Imran Khan Back India Film Fund
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Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen, Imran Khan Back India Film Fund

Variety·Naman Ramachandran·18 days ago
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A new INR40 lakh (approximately $42,000) co-production fund for feature films aimed at India’s emerging independent filmmakers has been launched by Humans of Cinema and Safarnaama Pictures, with eminent filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and Oscar-nominated director Shaunak Sen attached as mentors. Sen will also serve as executive producer on whichever project is ultimately selected for backing. The fund’s jury brings together actor Imran Khan, filmmaker Arati Kadav (“Cargo,” “Mrs”), “All That Breathes” producer Aman Mann and festival director Aseem Chhabra. Humans of Cinema founder Harshit Bansal said the initiative grew out of a connection with Nazim Momin – a U.S.-based engineer and producer who runs Safarnaama Pictures – after Momin approached him on Instagram. The two aim to back a film built to travel internationally while also resonating with local audiences. Kiterabbit Films, Sen’s production company, is also contributing to the fund.…

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