Guneet Monga, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Alok Tandon to Host Masterclass at Red Lorry Film Festival

Synopsis

The Red Lorry Film Festival will return for its second edition from March 21 to 23, 2025, featuring masterclasses from industry leaders like Guneet Monga and Siddharth Roy Kapur, focusing on the global stage for independent films and storytelling evolution.

Key Takeaways

Masterclass by Guneet Monga on independent films.
Siddharth Roy Kapur discusses the changing cinema landscape.
Insights from Anjum Rajabali on storytelling nuances.
Kausar Munir on lyrical filmmaking.
Strategies from Harshit Bansal for engaging content.

Mumbai, Feb 24 (NationPress) The Red Lorry Film Festival, organized by BookMyShow, is set to make its grand return for the second edition from March 21 to 23, 2025.

This festival promises to offer invaluable insights from industry stalwarts including Guneet Monga, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Alok Tandon, Akarsh Khurana, Sooni Taraporevala, Anjum Rajabali, and Kausar Munir.

Producer Guneet Monga will conduct an interactive masterclass focusing on how to elevate independent films on a global platform. Siddharth Roy Kapur will engage in a frank discussion about the changing landscape of cinema and entertainment, while directors Akarsh Khurana and Sooni Taraporevala will delve into the evolution of storytelling.

Additionally, screenwriter Anjum Rajabali will share insights on the intricacies of compelling storytelling, complemented by a session on Hollywood’s transformation from niche entertainment to a global box office leader.

Moreover, lyricist Kausar Munir will explore the lyrical dimensions of filmmaking, while casting expert Tess Joseph will reveal the art of discovering captivating talents worldwide.

The author of ‘Hum Dono’, Tanuja Chaturvedi, will advocate for the representation of strong, self-aware, and flawed female characters, as depicted in the works of Dev Anand and Goldie Anand.

In addition, Harshit Bansal, founder of Humans of Cinema, will unveil his effective strategies for creating engaging visual analyses and captivating movie-themed series that reach a vast audience.

Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow, and Festival Director of Red Lorry Film Festival, stated, “At the Red Lorry Film Festival, we honor the universal language of cinema that connects audiences. The remarkable feedback from our inaugural edition demonstrated India’s increasing enthusiasm for global films. This year, we’re enhancing the experience by expanding to Hyderabad and returning to Mumbai, curating a truly immersive event with exceptional screenings as well as exclusive masterclasses and intimate discussions that deepen the understanding of filmmaking. The Red Lorry Film Festival is not just a film festival; it’s a portal to global cinema, providing film enthusiasts the opportunity to connect meaningfully with films and their creators.”