The 2nd edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will return from June 16 to 18, 2026, alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), at the NFDC Complex, Mumbai. WAVES Doc Bazaar is a premier one-stop platform designed to nurture and accelerate the journey of documentary, animation and short filmmakers by creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, […]
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), had launched a national AI skilling initiative for the creative sector. Developed in partnership with Google and YouTube, the programme is providing 15,000 scholarships to equip emerging talent in media, entertainment, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling with industry-relevant […]
New York, NY : The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s longest-running festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema, has announced the full lineup and official nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting a diverse slate of films across 15 languages and underscoring the growing dominance of regional storytelling in contemporary Indian cinema. This year’s […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules, inclusion standards and campaign promotional regulations for the 99th Academy Awards®. For Academy Awards consideration, a feature film must have a qualifying theatrical release between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Substantive awards rules changes include: Awards submission deadlines and additional key dates are […]
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert Shri Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster. Shri Joshi is a distinguished creative professional with wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication. Known for his impactful writing and deep cultural sensibility, he has […]
