FILMMAKING

We take you behind the scenes and break down all that goes into making a film. Read our conversations with filmmakers as they share their creative process, tips for frugal filmmakers, equipment they work with and more! We explore every aspect of filmmaking — cinematography, screenwriting, lighting, editing etc.

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Inspiration Behind ‘Loev’: Director Sudhanshu Saria Writes

Indie filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria, whose debut feature Loev (the gay drama made it to Flickside’s top 9 must-watch…

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5 Films That Inspired Filmmakers: Part 2

From Milind Dhaimade, who gave us the delightful Tu Hai Mera Sunday (one of this…

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‘This Film Is My Bible,’ Reveals Director Alankrita Shrivastava

After assisting director Prakash Jha on films like Gangaajal and Rajneeti, Alankrita Shrivastava debuted with…

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5 Filmmaking Tips For Beginners From ‘My Son is Gay’ Director Lokesh Kumar

Chennai-born and bred filmmaker Lokesh Kumar came to the limelight this year with his debut…

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‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ sequel/TV Series Might Be In The Offing: Director Pan Nalin

Award-winning director and a popular figure in the international film circuit, Nalin Pandya (Pan) started…

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6 Indie Directors Reveal Films That Inspired Them

The Indian indie landscape has continued to evolve in the last few years, widening its…

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Lokesh Kumar’s Debut is the First Gay Film in “100 Years of Tamil Cinema”

Early last year, a film that dealt with the theme of homosexuality Aligarh, created much…

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Acting Tips: Veteran Om Puri Shares Valuable Advice

One of the finest actors in Hindi cinema, the late Om Puri’s work spans over…

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How To Prepare For FTII Entrance Exam: An Insider’s Advice

We’re barely three weeks away from March 26, 2017, when thousands of aspirants will appear for…

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Lessons For New Filmmakers: 6 Mistakes To Avoid

This article is part of an ongoing knowledge series on ‘lessons in filmmaking for aspiring…

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Tips For New Filmmakers: 6 Directors Share Advice

You might be a bundle of anxiety and, understandably so, before you set off to…

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‘Lapachhapi’ Director Vishal Furia: On Making Your First Film
https://flickside.com/lapachhapi-2017-marathi-horror-review/

“My three Ps: passion, patience, perseverance. You have to do this if you’ve got to…

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Anurag Goswami: Love For Cinema, Cracking FTII & More

Our acquaintance goes back ten years. Anurag Goswami was studying Direction at the Film and Television…