MAMI calls out to young filmmakers

The 17th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) is calling out for entries from young filmmakers. The organising committee of the festival has come up with a short film, calling for entries from young filmmakers. The short film features Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Chaitanya Tamhane and Anupama Chopra (Festival director).

The film is slated for release on May 18 and will be played in PVR theatres from June onwards. "Four production houses, artistes and crew gave us their talent and time free of cost and made this happen”, Anupama told Mumbai Mirror. Priyanka Ghose came up with the script and directed the film, which was shot in a couple of weeks.

"It's not a gimmicky film, it's hand-held, vox-populish and gets into real space. I've invaded homes, sets and even Karan's cabin which no one is allowed to enter, to capture my 'stars' in their day-today life. And returned with lots of interesting takes and tales", Priyanka told Mumbai Mirror. "It was bizarre to see RK, a huge star and a brilliant actor, industriously rehearsing and practising his reactions before I called for Action", she recalls. "It's important for the city, which mothers a large part of Indian cinema, to have a festival of its own. MAMI is the largest platform endeavouring to spread the power of cinema through this city of dreams", she added.