Its that time of year when people turn to film appreciation, with two-three major fests in India and so much debate/discussion on the worth of 'good cinema'. Over the next 10 days, am designing a filmmaking workshop for women and attending another workshop where am supposed to handle the segment on Short Films...
"Oh my gawd, they're loving it!!!" "am getting goosebumps reading the reviews" "party party PARTY!" "i didnt get tickets coz it was housefull - and that makes me very happy!" "WOOHOO!" (and there was this one guy who called me and was quiet - a few fumbled words later, I figured he couldn't stop smiling!) These are responses I...
For the first time in my life, a film I made is being released today. A film called Kerala Cafe. A 63 print release in Kerala. 10 directors to share the excitement and anxiety with. What exactly am I feeling besides the butterflies in my tummy?!!! The closest approximation I can make is the kind...
A few years ago, if someone had said that someday I'd be writing moony words about the American President I'd have rubbished it aggressively. But here goes...
I have yet to figure why anyone would be interested in what I have to blog, so this is an experiment dedicated to friends of mine who seem to think otherwise! *"Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free. Like a worm...
