IFFI 2024: NFDC India Announces Selection for Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar
IFFI 2024: NFDC India Announces Selection for Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar
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#IFFIWood, October 25, 2024
The 18th edition of the NFDC Film Bazaar has announced its official selection for the Co-Production Market featuring 21 feature films and 8 web series from seven countries. Film Bazaar is organized every year alongside the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled to take place from 20th to 28th November, 2024 in Goa. This year, the Film Bazaar will be taking place from 20th to 24th November 2024, at the Marriott Resort in Goa.
This year’s official selection showcases a rich tapestry of languages, including Hindi, English, Assamese, Tamil, Marwari, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Nepali, Marathi, Pahadi, and Cantonese. In the Film Bazaar, Filmmakers from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Australia, the UK, Germany, and Hong Kong will pitch their projects to a range of industry professionals, including producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers, and sales agents.
The Open Pitch session has proven to be a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers to forge connections and explore potential collaborations. Here is the list of Films and Web Series which made into the Co-production market this year:
Sr. No
Films / Web Series
Country / State
Language
1
A Night’s Whispers and the Winds
India
Assamese
2
Aadu Ki Kasam (Destiny’s Dance)
India
English, Hindi
3
Aanaikatti Blues
India
Tamil
4
Absent
India
Hindi, English
5
All Ten Heads Of Ravanna
India
Hindi
6
Chetak
India
Hindi, Marwari
7
Divine Chords
Bangladesh, India
Bengali
8
Feral
India
English
9
Gulistaan (Year of the Weeds)
India
Hindi
10
Guptam (The Last of Them Plagues
India
Malayalam
11
Harbir
India
Punjabi, Hindi, English
12
Home Before Night
Australia, Nepal
English, Nepali
13
Kabootar
India
Marathi
14
Kothiyan- Fishers of Men
India
Malayalam
15
Kurinji (The Disappearing Flower)
India, Germany
Malayalam
16
Baaghi Bechare (Reluctant Rebels)
India
Hindi
17
Roid
Bangladesh
Bengali
18
Somahelang (The Song of Flowers)
India, United Kingdom
Pahadi, Hindi
19
The Employer
India
Hindi
20
Wax Daddy
India
English, Hindi
21
The Vampire of Sheung Shui
Hong Kong
English, Cantonese, Hindi
22
Age Of Deccan- The Legend Of Malik Ambar
India
Hindi, English
23
Chauhans BNB Bed And Basera
India
Hindi
24
Chekavar
India
Tamil, Malayalam
25
IndiPendent
India, United Kingdom
English, Tamil
26
Just Like Her Mother
India
Hindi, English
27
Modern Times
India, United Kingdom
English, Tamil
28
Pondi-Cherie
India
Hindi, English
29
RESET
India
Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
This year also marks an exciting partnership with the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), introducing a project within a cross-exchange initiative. With the growing popularity of web series, NFDC has included eight compelling projects across various genres such as Drama, Romance, Period Drama, Comedy, Action, Coming-of-age, Adventure, and Thriller.
Managing Director of NFDC, Shri Prithul Kumar, shared that “the Co-Production Market has become a crucial part of Film Bazaar, providing valuable financial support to selected projects. This year, we received an impressive 180 feature applications from 23 countries in 30 languages. For our inaugural Web Series edition, we had 38 submissions from 8 countries representing 14 languages. We wish all the selected filmmakers the best of luck in finding the perfect co-production partners to bring their visions to life!”
About Film Bazaar
Since its inception in 2007, Film Bazaar has been dedicated to discovering, supporting, and showcasing South Asian films and talent in filmmaking, production, and distribution. The Bazaar also facilitates the sales of world cinema in the South Asian region, serving as a converging point for South Asian and international filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and festival programmers seeking creative and financial collaboration. Over five days, the Film Market focuses on promoting South Asian content and talent. The Co-Production Market aims to spotlight diverse global narratives.
About IFFI
Founded in 1952, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stands as one of Asia’s premier film festivals. Since its inception, IFFI has aimed to celebrate films, their captivating stories, and the talented individuals behind them. The festival seeks to promote and spread a deep appreciation and love for films, build bridges of understanding and camaraderie among people, and inspire them to reach new heights of individual and collective excellence.
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