By:- Sushant Kumar Singh Deputy Editor ICN GROUP
Shimla: The highlights of the second day of 4th edition of International Film Festival of Shimla included screening of National Award winning feature films Sinjar by Sandeep Pampally and Nawal the Jewel by Renjilal Damodaran. Screening of International Films like Chemical, a short film by Irani Film Maker, Forouzan a short film by Mirabbas Khosravivinezhad from Iran, Lost and Found by Inbal Maoz Pesenzon from Israel, Asjkan Ahmadanejadmasti, It Rains Slowly a short film by Saeid Nejati from Iran, All There Is -a short film by Jeroen Mourmans from Netherland, It’s Also Love by Japanese Film Maker Masao Konno and Burkinabe Rising: The art of resistance in Burkina Faso a documentary by Ms. Lara Lee from Burkina Faso was done during the second day of the festival where the audience got a chance to watch some international Animated Films like Medium Rare by Luca Cioci from USA, Urban Survey by Lauren Carr from New Jeresy, USA and Icons by Ronnie Cramer from USA. Documentaries including Kullu Dussehra by Rajeev and A Ray of Light by Anirban Mitra, Tirtha Dasgupta were also appreciated by the audience.
On the second day of the Film Festival students from various students of Shimla like Auckland, St. Thomas, St. Edwards, Swarn Public School, Himalayan Public School, Paramount Public School, KV Jakhoo, Tara Hall, Blue Bells Dhalli, Monal Public School and Shimla Public School participated in a master class with National Award winning Film Maker Rajesh James. The master classes with students were organized in collaboration with Keekli. During the master classes the students learned various Film making tips from Rajesh James and were later presented with certificates for attending the master class.
There was a media interaction with Film Makers during the festival where the film makers shared their experiences regarding film making. They also answered various questions from audience and media people.
