Synopsis
Shoojit Sircar, the renowned filmmaker, highlights the critical need for creative excellence and global collaboration in the film industry during the 'Perspectives for Change' panel discussion. He addresses the challenges of production costs and the importance of infrastructure and international partners in reaching a wider audience.Key Takeaways
- Need for creative excellence.
- Importance of global collaboration.
- Challenges in production costs.
- Need for infrastructure support.
- Value of international distribution.
Mumbai, April 8 (NationPress) Acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar emphasized the importance of creative brilliance and international collaboration while leading a pivotal panel discussion titled ‘Perspectives for Change’.
Highlighting the pressing need for a creative reset, Shoojit remarked, “People tell me they have lost their attention span. I respond, no… There’s a four-hour show and they’re engaged. Therefore, I believe it’s creative excellence that will return. However, this reset is essential.”
On the conversation regarding theatrical versus digital platforms, the 'Piku' director noted, “This turmoil… my filmmaker peers and I discuss daily what resonates, who attends theaters, and who doesn’t. Yet, I always share my experience—if a Martin Scorsese film is released, I don’t need to see the trailer; I’ll simply enter the theater. We need to cultivate that kind of hunger—through creative excellence.”
Shoojit also pointed out the necessity for infrastructural support across the industry. “I need multiple stakeholders—various production houses and studios—so if one doesn’t grasp my story, I can present it to another. That was possible pre-COVID, but now it’s a hurdle,” he shared.
As part of Content India’s larger vision to connect Indian narratives with global audiences, Sircar mentioned the importance of international distribution partners, saying, “I long for a global audience… My film might premiere on 700 screens worldwide, but I lack a supportive partner to expand its reach to a broader international viewership. That’s what I aspire for in the next continental event.”
Asked about the ongoing dialogue concerning adolescent content and originality, Sircar provided a forthright perspective, “I don’t align with that argument. There are numerous types of films that hold social relevance but may not adopt a mainstream approach—yet they excel in storytelling. The crux lies with the director and writer.
The director also raised concerns about the escalating production costs as a mounting challenge. He underscored the significance of India’s jugaad mentality in navigating financial obstacles.
