Audio-visual anthem released for IFFI

Ahead of the launch of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare on 13 Nov unveiled the audio-visual anthem, showcasing the clips of several content driven and impactful films including ..

Tags: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag • Creative works • Films • International Film Festival of India • Ricky Kej

Yalitza Aparicio named as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Indigenous Peoples. She made history as the first indigenous performer nominated for a best actress honor at the 2019 Academy Awards for her performance in the film “Roma”, in ..

Tags: Academy Awards • Aparicio • Creative works • Films • Indigenous peoples of the Americas

Udaipur hosts ScooNews Global Educators Fest

The 3rd edition of India’s largest education brainstorming event “ScooNews Global Educators Fest (SGEF-2019)” is being held in Udaipur, Rajasthan on August 09-10. It will bring together over 500 educators to discuss the way towards establishing India as the next ..

Tags: 3 Idiots • Cinema of India • Creative works • Films • Sonam Wangchuk

Andy Serkis wins IBC 2019 International Honour for Excellence

Actor-filmmaker Andy Serkis has won the IBC 2019 International Honour for Excellence and will be given the honour at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) awards ceremony on September 15 in Amsterdam. Serkis is best known for his mastery in motion ..

Tags: Andy Serkis • Creative works • English-language films • Films • Motion capture

Meryl Streep to become first ever recipient of Tribute Actor Award at TIFF 2019

Veteran star Meryl Streep will become the first-ever recipient of the TIFF Tribute Actor award at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF-2019). She will receive the award in person on 9th September for her tremendous contribution to cinema, television ..

Tags: Actors • American people of German descent • Angels in America • Creative works • English-language films

India designated as Guest of Honour at 33rd Guadalajara International Book Fair

India has been designated as the Guest of Honour at the 33rd Guadalajara International Book Fair (GIBF) 2019 in Mexico, which is scheduled to be organized from Nov 30 to Dec 8. The book fair will be the largest book ..

Tags: Chennai • Creative works • Dangal • Films • Guadalajara