Indian filmmakers to be promoted in Cannes

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will promote six Indian filmmakers at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, scheduled to be held from May 11 to 22, as apart of a range of activities designed to increse collabroation between Indian and overseas film industries

The six filmmakers include Anurag Kashyap (Dev D Gulal), Dibakar Banarjee (Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Love Sex Aur Dokha), Anusha Rizvi (Peepli Live), Laximikant Shetgaonkar (Paltadacho Munis), Sekhar Kammula (Ananad, Happy Days) and Haobam Paban Kumar (AFSPA 1958), the Entertinment Network of Goa said in a release here today.

The filmmakers will be introduced through a series of meetings and networking events at the India Pavilion in the international village. The events include networking sessions with France’s CNC, Telefilm Canada, the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) and Israeli delegates.

The CNC will give a presentation on the new co-production treaty between France and India, while Binger film lab will also co-host a panel on how to co-produce with India.

In addition, trailers and information kits about the selected directors work will be presented in the India Pavilion, the release added.
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