Maharashtra Government to Host Premier Marathi Film Festival
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The Maharashtra government is organizing a world-class Marathi Film Festival this year to promote the local film industry. The festival will feature quality Marathi films, allowing teams to engage with audiences and include discussions with industry experts.
Key Takeaways
- Maharashtra government to launch a Marathi Film Festival.
- Festival aims to promote Marathi cinema.
- International standards with seminars and discussions.
- Inaugural event scheduled for Mumbai.
- 60th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards nominated ten films.
Mumbai, Jan 28 (NationPress) In an effort to enhance the Marathi film sector, the Maharashtra government has announced plans for an internationally recognized Marathi Film Festival this year, as stated by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday.
This initiative arises from the understanding that although the State Marathi Film Award ceremony has been held for over 60 years, there has yet to be an officially sanctioned government film festival dedicated to Marathi cinema. Numerous organizations conduct various international film festivals throughout Maharashtra, receiving government funding ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 4 crore. To address the necessity of a formal festival aimed solely at celebrating Marathi films, this decision was made, Shelar mentioned during the press conference.
The inaugural film festival is scheduled to be a three-day event taking place in Mumbai, featuring a selection of high-quality Marathi films that often go unnoticed by broader audiences.
A distinctive aspect of the festival will be the participation of the film teams accompanying their screenings, allowing for direct interaction with the audience. In line with international standards, the event will also incorporate seminars, panel discussions, and interviews with prominent scholars and industry professionals,” he added.
The specific dates and comprehensive guidelines for the festival will be announced shortly. The event will be collaboratively organized by the Maharashtra Film, Theatre, and Cultural Affairs department.
“This festival aims to create an essential platform that attracts film lovers from across the state, providing them with a chance to appreciate the rich artistry, diversity, and excellence of Marathi cinema,” the minister emphasized.
Meanwhile, for the 60th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards, ten remarkable films have been nominated for the final selection, showcasing a range of talent and creativity. The nominated films include Ananya, Pondicherry, Sunny, Dharmaveer Mukkam Post Thane, Four Blind Men, Samaira, Gaabh, Hya Goshtila Navach Nahi, Global Aadgaon, and Har Har Mahadev.
The award for best child artist has been awarded to Shrinivas Pokale (Chhumantar) and Arnav Deshpande (Aamhi Butterfly). Awards for various technical categories have also been announced.
The best art direction award went to Mahesh Kundalkar (Unad), best cinematography to Abhijeet Chaudhary (Four Blind Men) and Omkar Barve (Hya Goshtila Navach Nahi), best editing to Yash Surve (Kata Kirr), best sound editing to Suhas Rane (Hya Goshtila Navach Nahi), best sound mixing to Lochan Pratap Kanvinde (Har Har Mahadev), best costume to Ujjwala Singh (Taath Kana), and best costume design to Sumit Jadhav (Taath Kana).
A total of 50 entries were submitted for the preliminary round of the awards, highlighting films that were released between January 1 and December 31, 2022. These films were carefully evaluated by a panel including Mugdha Godbole, Vivek Lagoo, Babasaheb Saudagar, Vijay Bhope, Shrirang Aras, Raja Phadtare, Sharad Sawant, Medha Ghadge, Chaitrali Dongre, Vinod Ganatra, Prakash Jadhav, Sharvari Pillai, Zafar Sultan, Devdutta Raut, and Vidyasagar Adhyapak.
