Goal of WLISFF is to encourage cultural Diversity : Majid Imtiyaz
KNB Exclusive
In a great news for art, film and culture lovers of Kashmir the second edition of Wular Lake International Short Film Festival begins at Baramulla from April 26 to April 28.
Pertinently, 600 Submissions have been received from 57 countries from around the globe.
It is worth mentioning that finally 60 shortfilms & documentaries were selected for final screening and a different section for Local [Kashmiri] Films.
Importantly, Main genres entertained during the selection process are films related to Women empowerment, Children Films, Social issues, Human rights, Mankind & Nature. Apart from films, a Photography & Screenplay section as well has been included.
The festival will be held for 3 consecutive [26th, 27th & 28th] days in the month of April, 2018 at Auditorium of Government Degree College Baramulla.
A workshop on Film-making & writing will be organized on the last day of festival. The workshop will be open for all Students, Film buffs & cinema lovers.
The Jury Panel of WLISFF are Professionals from passed out from FTII [Film & Television Institute of India].International Film professional Members are also in Jury Panel
Organizers will be accompanied by various media professionals & artists during the screenings. Those who have also invited Mr. Mushtaq Kak [Renowned theater artist & director], Nayeema Ahmad Mehjoor [chairperson for State Commission of Women], Mr. Mushtaq Ali Khan [Director KWFF & Actor’s creative theater], Mr Nasir Ahmad Naqash [D.C Baramulla], Mr Imtiyaz Hussein [S.S.P Baramulla] besidesalso have Media professionals & International delegates & Filmmakers as well who will share their experiences to the audience and other guests.
“The festival is open for all with absolutely no entry fee said one of the organiser” to KNB
Majid Imtiyaz, Director and Founder of Wular lake Festival states -“The goal of WLISFF is to encourage cultural diversity and understanding between nations, to foster the cinema of all continents by stimulating the development of quality cinema, to discover & encourage fresh talent in our state where people especially artists have been deprived of cinema & theaters.’ This Festival will be a good chance for Film Buffs to expand their networking & to learn fresh ideas & techniques from the Industry experts.”
WLISFF is supported by Darbhanga International Film Festival, Darbhanga Film Club, NEZ International Film Festival, FilmFreeway & Festhome.
MEDIA PARTNERS of the reputed festival are : BWJA (Baramulla Working Journalists Association) ETV URDU GULISTAN NEWS, KASHMIR CROWN, THE DAILY AASMAN, KASHMIR NEWS BUREAU, KASHMIR DISPATCH
KASHMIR GLORY THE KASHMIR MONITOR KASHMIR NEWS SERVICE
KASHMIR READER TAMIL-E-IRSHAD
THE VARMUL POST THE SREE TIMES
THE MIRROR OF KASHMIR THE KASHMIR SCENARIO PANNUN FM DIGITAL MEDIA FESTIVAL PARTNERS
DARBHANGA FILM CLUB DARBHANGA FILM FESTIVAL
NEZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SUPPORTING PARTNERS THE MASHQ
WAR KITAB GHAR BSL ENTERPRISES
IQRA CONSTRUCTIONS J&K PEOPLE’S EDUCATIONAL TRUST
FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT
FILMFREEWAY (NEW YORK)
FESTHOME
IAMAFILM (GULF)
PRESENTED BY
KRACK PRODUCTIONS
G.D.C BARAMULLA
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