How the Cinevesture festival is building a marketplace for cinema: ‘I view every film as a start-up’

In addition to screening films, founder Nina Lath hopes to create bridges between filmmakers and investors. In its inaugural edition in 2024, the Cinevesture International Film Festival looked at both the art and commerce involved in filmmaking. Apart from screening Indian and international movies, the festival in Chandigarh had a “marketplace” forum aimed at connecting filmmakers with investors....

CIFF introduces three new segments to marketplace event CineV-CHD

Chandigarh, Mar 14 (PTI) The organisers of the second edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) have added three new segments to its market event, CineV-CHD, aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers and independent cinema. The market segment will be held alongside the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 20-23 at Grand Hyatt, Chandigarh...

ਸਿਨੇਵੈਸਟਰ ਇੰਟਰਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਫਿਲਮ ਫੈਸਟੀਵਲ ਦੀ ਰਸਮੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ, ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸਕ੍ਰੀਨਿੰਗ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਬਣਨਗੀਆਂ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਫਿਲਮਾਂ - CIFF

ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ: ਸਿਨੇਵੇਸਟਰ ਇੰਟਰਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਫਿਲਮ ਫੈਸਟੀਵਲ ਦੇ ਦੂਜੇ ਸੰਸਕਰਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਿਤ ਹੋਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਬਹੁ-ਭਾਸ਼ਾਈ ਫਿਲਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਰੂਪ ਰੇਖਾ ਦਾ ਅੱਜ ਐਲਾਨ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ ਰਸਮੀ ਅਗਾਜ਼ ਐਵਾਰਡ ਜੇਤੂ ਫਿਲਮ 'ਏ ਨਾਰਮਲ ਫੈਮਿਲੀ' ਨਾਲ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ, ਉਪਰੰਤ ਇਸੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪੜਾਅ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਦੋ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਫਿਲਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸਕ੍ਰੀਨਿੰਗ ਵੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।...

Manju Warrier to produce and headline Dr Biju's next, Beyond The Border Lines

Manju Warrier will be producing and headlining Beyond The Border Lines, directed by three-time National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran, popularly known as Dr Biju. The film reportedly follows an archaeology team stranded at the Indo-China border and is billed as a "compelling thriller-drama" set against the geopolitical tensions of the region. Further details about the project remain undisclose...

Manju Warrier to produce and headline Dr Biju's next, Beyond The Border Lines

Manju Warrier will be producing and headlining Beyond The Border Lines, directed by three-time National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran, popularly known as Dr Biju. The film reportedly follows an archaeology team stranded at the Indo-China border and is billed as a "compelling thriller-drama" set against the geopolitical tensions of the region. Further details about the project remain undisclose...

Cinevesture International Film Festival Unveils CinéV Market Projects

The Second Edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the selection of 22 films for its CinéV Market, a platform designed to connect filmmakers with industry stakeholders. The market will run alongside the festival from March 20-23, 2025, offering a carefully curated lineup that spans multiple languages, genres, and themes....

Cinevesture International Film Festival Unveils CinéV Market Projects

The Second Edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the selection of 22 films for its CinéV Market, a platform designed to connect filmmakers with industry stakeholders. The market will run alongside the festival from March 20-23, 2025, offering a carefully curated lineup that spans multiple languages, genres, and themes....

Cinevesture International Film Festival’s Second edition announces 22 feature films as CinéV Market Projects

The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the selection of 22 Market projects as part of CinéV-CHD which will take place from March 20-23, 2025, alongside the festival that has carefully curated selection features an eclectic mix of films from creators who have made significant contributions to the Indian film industry. The projects span a diverse array of languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Mar...

Cinevesture Film Festival Bridges Gaps with CineV-CHD Market Launch

Cinevesture International Film Festival in Chandigarh unveils 22 market projects in CineV-CHD to connect filmmakers, investors, and distributors. The selection includes a diverse mix of languages and genres. The festival collaborates with IFFLA to integrate South Asian projects, providing networking opportunities with Hollywood producers....

Radhika Apte Set to Make Directorial Debut

Radhika Apte, known for her critically acclaimed performances in films like Padman, Andhadhun, and Monica O My Darling, is all set to step into the role of a director. Her directorial debut, Kotya, is an action fantasy film that follows the story of a young migrant sugarcane cutter who gains superpowers after undergoing a forced medical procedure. The film, which will be produced by filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, is...

Radhika Apte Set To Make Directorial Debut With Action-Fantasy Film ‘Koyta’

Radhika Apte, the versatile Bollywood actress known for her impressive acting chops, is all set to make her directorial debut with an action-fantasy film titled Koyta (Sickle). According to a report by Variety, the film, which will be produced by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, marks a significant shift for Apte as she steps behind the camera....

CinéV Market Projects 2025: Full Line-Up

CinéV Market Projects has selected 22 projects for its second edition, taking place during Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF, March 20-23) in Chandigarh, India. CinéV Market has also partnered with the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) to launch CinéV-IFFLA, through which South Asian projects from Cinevesture will be intergrated into IFFLA’s Industry Days program (May 6-10)....

Radhika Apte To Mark Her Directorial Debut With Action-Fantasy Film Kotya

Radhika Apte is set to make her directorial debut with the action-fantasy film Kotya, reportedly produced by Vikramaditya Motwane. After establishing herself as a bankable actor, Radhika Apte is all set to explore new avenues of entertainment. She is all set to mark her directorial debut with an action-fantasy film, Kotya....

2nd Cinevesture International Film Festival to be held this month

The second edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held in Chandigarh from March 20 to 23, the organisers announced on Thursday. Building upon the success of the inaugural edition, which was held in March 2024, the festival will introduce CineV-CHD, an enhanced film market aimed at connecting filmmakers, investors, and distributors for Indian films in India and abroad....

2nd Cinevesture International Film Festival to be held from March 20-23

Chandigarh, Mar 6 (PTI) The second edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held in Chandigarh from March 20 to 23, the organisers announced on Thursday. Building upon the success of the inaugural edition, which was held in March 2024, the festival will introduce CineV-CHD, an enhanced film market aimed at connecting...

Radhika Apte, Hansal Mehta, Nandita Das and Kani Kusruti Among Talent Behind 22 Projects at India’s CinéV Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

The second edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has unveiled its CinéV-CHD Market lineup featuring 22 diverse projects from established and emerging filmmakers, with more than half being women-oriented ventures. The curated selection, which will run alongside the festival from March 20-23, in Chandigarh, spotlights creative forces who have made significant contributions to Indian cinema, ...

The second edition of Cinevesture International Film Festival will be held in March in Chandigarh

After a successful debut, Cinevesture International Film Festival(CIFF) is back along with a market rebranded as CinéV-CHD, which will take place on March 20-23, 2025 in Chandigarh.In a statement, Cinevesture has also announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).The inaugural edition of CIFF garnered significant attention and hosted prominent Indian film personalities...

Cinevesture International Film Festival Returns with a New Market and Prestigious Partnership

Chandigarh is gearing up to host the second edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF), which is set to return with a renewed vision and expanded offerings. The festival, rebranded as CinéV-CHD, will take place from March 20 to 23, 2025, and promises to be a marquee event for the film industry. Adding to the excitement, Cinevesture has announced a landmark partnership with the prestigious Indian Fi...

Nina Lath's film festival initiative Cinevesture makes major announcements

You've got to hand it to Nina Lath. The former NFDC MD-turned-producer-turned festival organiser does not let anything get in her way. If she wants something, she goes out and gets it. Like she has done with her initiative Cinevesture which organised the inaugural edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF). The festival is back along with a market rebranded as "CinéV-CHD", which will take place on ...

India’s Cinevesture Sets Second Film Festival and Market, Partners With IFFLA (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its return for a second edition, set to run March 20-23, 2025 in Chandigarh, alongside its rebranded market component CinéV-CHD. The festival, which drew industry heavyweights like Karan Johar, Boman Irani, Sudhir Mishra, Shekhar Kapur, and Richa Chadha in its first outing, is expanding through a new partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Los ...