Madhur Bhandarkar, jury head for Short Films
Courtesy:
IndiaFM
Thursday,
June
22,
2006
FILMY,
a
Sahara
One
Network
creation,
announced
Madhur
Bhandarkar,
renowned
filmmaker,
as
the
Jury
head
for
its
much-acclaimed
initiative,
Short
Films
on
FILMY.
Madhur
Bhandarkar,
National
Award
winner
and
director
of
Bollywood
superhits
including
Page
3,
Chandni
Bar
and
Satta
will
screen
and
shortlist
the
entries
received
for
the
Short
Films
on
FILMY.
Short-listed films would then be aired on the channel and viewers will be called upon to vote for their favorite film. Also, the 'Audience Favorite' film and filmmaker will be profiled on FILMY.
"I am glad to be associated with Short Films on FILMY -- sometimes I look back and wish that such a platform was available in my early years! Through this contest, FILMY has given a great opportunity to independent and amateur filmmakers to exhibit their talent to a nationwide audience. I hope that this Festival throws up fresh talent for Bollywood", says Madhur Bhandarkar.
FILMY has invited entries from writers, producers, directors, cinematographers and animators among others. All genres including dramas, documentaries, live action and animated stories, with themes ranging from humor and horror to Science Fiction and reality are invited.
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