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18th-24th December 2020

Learn, Interact, Gain, Connect with 130+ Webinars and 150+ Speakers

Interview

Shoot in India

18-Dec

ABOUT

How to shoot your film in India? How does the Government of India facilitate the process ? Vikramjit Roy, Head, Film Facilitation Office, Government of India talks about the process and services offered.

SPEAKERS

Vikramjit Roy, Head Flm Facilitation Office, Ministry of Information Broadcasting, Government of India in Conversation with Kunal Srivastava, Director, Diorama Film Bazaar

INSIGHT

How I made my First Film

18-Dec

ABOUT

Making the first feature film is a 'Love Affair Beyond Words'. A Filmmaker lives, breathes and eats his/her first film. It's like giving birth to a first child. International filmmakers from across the globe share their angst, problems, solutions and life after their first film.

SPEAKERS

Salar Tehrani, Film Director, 'Shahin', Iran, Svetlana Sukhanova, Film Director, 'Letter of Happiness', Russia, Miguel Babo, Film Director, 'Beyond Memories', Portugal

Masterclass

EK CHUTKI SINDOOR: The Art of Voicing & Dubbing for Actors

18-Dec

ABOUT

'Ek Chutki Sindoor ki keemat' dialogue's Voice, Ace Dubbing Artist Mona Shetty who has dubbed for top Bollywood-Hollywood stars like Deepika Padukone shares her experience.

SPEAKERS

Mona Shetty, Dubbing Director-Renowned Voice Actor for blockbuster 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmavat', 'Avengers', 'Jungle Book', 'Aladdin' and 'Lion King', Web Shows like 'Sacred Games', 'Delhi Crime', 'Family Man', 'Inside Edge' and 'Mirzapur'.

Meet the Actor

Interview

18-Dec

ABOUT

From playing 'Hari' in Saeed Akhtar Mirza directed iconic Television Series ' Nukkad', 'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro', 'Don', 'Jab We Met,' Badmash Company' and 'Bhag Milkha Bhag; to Anurag Kashyap's 'Black Friday', Children of War and 'Rustom', Pawan Malhotra has acted across genres, languages, formats and styles. A Delhi boy settled in Mumbai, Pawan reveals his methods, and approach to life and work in this live session with Diorama Audience.

SPEAKERS

Pavan Malhotra, Award winning Veteran Actor, 'Nukkad','Bagh Bahadur', 'The Perfect Husband', 'Black Friday' 'Bhag Milkha Bhag', 'Badmash Company' and many more

Interview

Meet the Actor

18-Dec

ABOUT

Post success of Mirzapur and other web series Actress Rasika Duggal has established herself as an Actor to look out for. Rasika talks about her journey and approach to work.

SPEAKERS

Rasika Duggal, Actress, 'Mirzapur', 'A Suitable Boy', 'Hamid', 'Delhi Crime'

Panel Discussion

Life in Cinema

18-Dec

ABOUT

The iconic 'Duryodhan' of B R Chopra's Tele serial 'Mahabharat', Puneet began as a Character Artist. Today having acted in 152 films and directed five big films including Salman Khan's 'Garv', he enters a live conversation along with his Diretor son Siddhant in this special session 'Life in Cinema'.

SPEAKERS

Puneet Issar, Veteran Actor-Director & Siddhant Issar, Film Director, 'Jaago Aur Jiyo'

Panel Discussion

Finding Funds for Films

18-Dec

ABOUT

Money, Money, Money has been the pain of filmmakers. How do these successful Film Producers, Fund Raisers, Investors find and offer money for film production?

SPEAKERS

Stare Yildirim, Film Producer, Turkey, Jane Charles, Film Producer, USA, Per Nielsen, Consulting Producer, Denmark, Brian Herskowitz,Co-Founder & Sr. Vice President, Hard G Productions & Advisor, Digital Film Fund, Los Angeles, USA

Panel Discussion

Future of Film Markets Worldwide

18-Dec

ABOUT

Are Online Film Markets a good year long idea ? How successful are these ?

SPEAKERS

Ben Heyhoe Flint, COO, VUULR, Jamilyn Segal, Founder, Scriptdoor

Interview

What do Film Platforms look for in a Film

18-Dec

ABOUT

Post Covid, each Film Producer towards OTT Platforms but can they buy of commission all the Content offered. How do they pick, choose and select Content? How can Film Producers reach them ?

SPEAKERS

Apaarna Aachrekar, Programming Head, Zee 5

DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL

Directing Biographies

18-Dec

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Directing biographies require careful research not only in scripting but almost each aspect of filmmaking. How does a competent Film Director navigate a minefield of research mistakes while maintining the interest levels in the film? Omung Kumar, Director of films like 'Mary Kom', 'Sarbjit' and 'PM Narendra Modi' talks about his method.

SPEAKERS

Omung Kumar, Director, 'Mary Kom', 'Sarbjit', Bhoomi, 'PM Narendra Modi'

Masterclass

Make up for Film Stars - Creating the 'Chak De' Girls

18-Dec

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We all know Make up transforms Actors into Stars but do we really know the reverse of it? Ace Make up Artist Ruhee Bindra talks about creating Characters using Make up techniques.

SPEAKERS

Ruhee Bindra, Celebrity Make up Artist, 'Chak De India', 'Rocket Singh', 'Fanaa', 'Heroine', 'Ra-One', 'Wake Up Sid', 'Faltu', 'Band Baajaa Baarat', 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'Raees', 'ROY' and 'Chef'

Keynote Address

Relevance of Film Markets

18-Dec

ABOUT

In the wake of upcoming Online Film Markets and the Film Industry discovering new ways to interact whether the existing Film Markets remain relevant.

SPEAKERS

Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director, AFM

COFFEE TABLE

Working Across Languages: An Actor's Take

18-Dec

ABOUT

Working across languages, genres and media, Star Actress Sonali Kulkarni talks abour her cinematic journey and experiences.

SPEAKERS

Sonali Kulkarni, Star Actor, India

Interview

Songs with Billion Views

18-Dec

ABOUT

Mentor & Guide of Yo Yo Honey Singh, Viruss,Alfaaz, Money Aujla, Leo, J Star, Sufi Sparrows, KingKaazi, Stylish Singh, Brown Gal and many more talks about how Albums and Names are created in the Music World.

SPEAKERS

Anup Kumar Parashar, Star Music Producer, Mentor of Prominent Singers like Yo Yo Honey Singh, Alfaaz, Money Aujla, Stylish Singh and Viruss

Panel Discussion

Migrant Stories : Cinema & its social responsibility

18-Dec

ABOUT

The world is witnessing mass migrations of late. Each displaced person carries with him memories, tales, pains and problems. Five International Film Directors talk about making films on 'Migrant Stories'. All these films are being screened at Diorama 2020.

SPEAKERS

Reza Golchin, Director 'To go or not to go', Iran, Fabio Massa, Director, 'Never Forever', Italy, Shadab Khan, Director, 'Rabia and Olivia', Canada, Adolf El Assal,Director, 'Sawah' Luxembourg, Abdullah Rajab Almalla, Direcor, 'Second Future', Germany

Presentation

Film FIJI

18-Dec

ABOUT

Film Fiji offers 75% subsidy for films shot in Fiji. In this Presentation, Film Fiji talks about the Cash Back and Facilities offered to Foreign Filmmakers.

SPEAKERS

Presentation by FILM FIJI on Fiji, as a Film Location, subsidies, support and services offered to filmmakers

Panel Discussion

Options Unlimited for Actors - Options available to actors today in Films, Web and TV Series

18-Dec

ABOUT

Mushrooming of platforms globally has opened a box of opportunities to work across Countries and Continents. Actors never had it so good. International Actors discuss the phenomenon and how long it will last.

SPEAKERS

Prashanth Gupta Actor, India, Borje Lundberg, Award Winning International Actor from Sweden, Stephenie Bou Chedid, Actress, Lebanon

The Technology

Sound Design of a Film

18-Dec

ABOUT

Sound Design of a film lends the film a character. How do Sound Designers work and create Sound Tracks? Master Sound Designer, Alok De who created tracks for 'Mission Mangal', 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' and scores of other films shares his knowledge and methodology.

SPEAKERS

Alok De, '3 times National Award Winning Ace Sound Designer, 'Chhalang', 'Ujda Chaman', 'Mission Mangal and many more

Panel Discussion

Horror has a loyal fan following

19-Dec

ABOUT

Horror films are often ignored by Film Critics but worldwide 'Horror' has a great fan following. Several International Filmmakers working on horror films share their impressions.

SPEAKERS

Pyae Zaw Phyo, Film Director, Myanmaar, Andre Andrade, Film Director, Mexico, Vahid Zarrabinasab, Film Director,Iran

Panel Discussion

OTT & Theatrical: Future of a Film Release

19-Dec

ABOUT

Sudden mushrooming of OTT Platforms globally looks like a great opportunity but will it unsettle the Movie Theatre business globally?

SPEAKERS

Paul Jun, CEO, Filmocracy, USA, Ashwin Sashital, Chief Content & Strategy Officer, Mediastar, Indonesia, Mert G��l�er, Director, My Open Stage, Turkey

DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL

Interview

19-Dec

ABOUT

Creator of Magnum Opus 'Mughal e Azam', Veteran Theatre & Film Director Feroz Abbas Khan talks about his style in Theatre and Film.

SPEAKERS

Feroz Abbas Khan, Award winning Theatre & Film Director, 'Mugkhal e Azam, 'Mahatma vs.Gandhi', 'Tumhari Amrita', Films' Gandhi My Father' and 'Dekh Tamasha Dekh'.

Destination Georgia

My Experience

19-Dec

ABOUT

Georgia offers 25% subsidy to filmmakers shooting their films in Georgia but it also offers great locations, talent and infrastructure support. Producer Y Rajiv Reddy who has shot his films 'Kanche', and 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' there talks about Georgia.

SPEAKERS

Y Rajiv Reddy Producer, Kanche, Gautamiputra Satakarni, films shot in Georgia

Masterclass

Writing Dialogues

19-Dec

ABOUT

'Maqbool' to 'Munnabhai MBBS' to 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Welcome', he has written all. Iconic Screenwriter Abbas Tyrewala conducts a Master Class at Diorama.

SPEAKERS

Abbas Tyrewala, Award winning Top Screen Writer-Director-Producer for films like 'Maqbool''Munnabhai MBBS (Dialogues), 'Main Hoon Na', 'Bang Bang', 'War' and now'Mango'.

INSIGHT

How I made my First Film

19-Dec

ABOUT

Making the first feature film is a 'Love Affair Beyond Words'. A Filmmaker lives, breathes and eats his/her first film. It's like giving birth to a first child. International filmmakers from across the globe share their angst, problems, solutions and life after their first film.

SPEAKERS

Giuliano Giacomelli, Film Director, 'Profondo', Italy, Maria Diane Ventura, Film Director, 'Your Colour', Germany

Panel Discussion

Marketing Animation Globally

19-Dec

ABOUT

Animation may be the most selling product globally yet marketing it has its pain points. Top Global Animation Experts discuss the problem and solutions.

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Panel Discussion

Directing Stunts and Action

19-Dec

ABOUT

Ben Heidrich, Lachlan Russel, Chetan D'Souza, Brylant Krzystof

SPEAKERS

Ben Heidrich, Director, 'Headstrong 2', Australia, Lachlan Russel, Director & DOP, Chetan D'Souza, Stunt Director, India, Krzysztof Szyma?ski, Precision Driver, Head to head Films, Poland

Meet the Actor

Cinema : Then &Now

19-Dec

ABOUT

Iconic Actress Sarika shares her journey from starting off as a Child Actor to rising as a successful Actor to being the mother of two successful Actresses Shruti and Akshara Hassan and how Cinema and approach to Cinema has changed over the past five decades.

SPEAKERS

Sarika, Veteran Actress, India

Open Forum

Making Shorts: Your Doubts Clarified

19-Dec

ABOUT

The big world of Shorts is a minefield for a new comer. One can gain or lose money in this highly volatile yet hidden market. Saameer Mody, CEO, Pocket Films and Cyrus Dastur of Shamiana share their views to help upcoming Short Filmmakers.

SPEAKERS

Saameer Mody, CEO, Pocket Films, India, Cyrus Dastur, Director Shamiana

Panel Discussion

Executing Film Production Seamlessly

19-Dec

ABOUT

Top Film Production Management Executives and Line Producers share their experiences on how to ensure seamless film production.

SPEAKERS

Giancarlo Grande, Head of Prpduction, Cineparallax, France, Irakli Chikvaidze, Head, Sarke Studio, Georgia, Johnny Dabeeth, Line Producer, Jordon

INSIGHT

How I made my First Film

19-Dec

ABOUT

Making the first feature film is a 'Love Affair Beyond Words'. A Filmmaker lives, breathes and eats his/her first film. It's like giving birth to a first child. International filmmakers from across the globe share their angst, problems, solutions and life after their first film.

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COFFEE TABLE

Interview

19-Dec

ABOUT

Manoj Bajpayee talks about his work and craft in an in depth Interview with Diorama.

SPEAKERS

Manoj Bajpayee, Award winning Star Actor, India

Interview/Demo

Destination Kazakhstan

19-Dec

ABOUT

Shooting with animals especially Stunts in India is a problem area. Kazakhstan offers solution with Legendary Stunt Director Jaydok of Nomad Stunts talking about his ways, methods, styles and facilities in this lecture demonstration Stunt Masterclass.

SPEAKERS

Horse Stunts Demonstration & Lecture by Legendary Stunt Director Jaydok of Nomad Stunts, Kazakhstan

Masterclass

Costume Design : A Career for Fashion Students

19-Dec

ABOUT

From Shahrukh Khan's 'Koyla' to 'Golmaal Unlimited' to Dhoom 2, she has dressed up Film Stars. With an eye on detail, veteran Costume Designer Ana Singh talks about her approach and style.

SPEAKERS

Anna Singh, Costume Designer, 'Housefull 3 & 4', 'Rascals, 'Vivaah', 'Anjaane', 'Blackmail', 'Lajja', 'Andaz Apna Apna' and many others

Location Gujarat

Presentation by Gujarat Tourism

19-Dec

ABOUT

Seamless Film Shoots in Gujarat, great locations and complete Government support is what Gujarat Tourism offers and how?

SPEAKERS

Presenting Filming Locations, support and services offered by Gujarat Tourism to Indian and International Filmmakers.

Presentation

Connecting with the Film Industry Effectively.

20-Dec

ABOUT

Studio 32 is a platform founded by Screenwriter, Richard Botto. Studio 32 is engaged in helping the filmmakers overcome challenges like finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections. In this Presentation, Studio 32 guides you on how to find help.

SPEAKERS

A presentation by Studio 32, New York, USA

Masterclass

Getting Cast in Films has a method to it !

20-Dec

ABOUT

Casting is often looked down upon but is an essential part of filmmaking. No film big or small can escape this process but casting has a method to it. If you are a budding Actor, listen and interact with Veteran Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra how he goes about his work.

SPEAKERS

Ace Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra talks (Director of Sushant Singh Rajput�s last film �Dil Bechara�)

DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL

Interview

20-Dec

ABOUT

His film 'Andhadhun' last year had the audience in awe and admiration for his directorial craft. In this intimate conversation with Manoj Srivastava, Director Sriram Raghavan reveals his approach to filmmaking.

SPEAKERS

Sriram Raghavan, Director, 'Andhadhun', 'Badlapur', 'Agent Vinod' 'Johnnny Gaddar', 'Ek Hasina Thi'.

Open Forum

Creating Your Own YouTube Following

20-Dec

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Panel Discussion

How to overcome Film Funding and Distribution Challenges for Documentaries

20-Dec

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Meet the Director

Interview

20-Dec

ABOUT

Iconic Sri Lankan Film Director Prasanna Vithanage chats with Manoj Srivastava to share his journey, life and approach to Cinema.

SPEAKERS

Prasanna Vithanage, Ace Film Director from Sri Lanka

Interview

Viewpoint Cinema

20-Dec

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SPEAKERS

Jeffrey Brown, Hollywood Film & Television Director

Interview

Shorts TV

20-Dec

ABOUT

Shorts are big today to the extent of having their own TV Channels and platforms globally. Where does it leave the Short Filmmakers? Is it a viable option for Short Filmmakers worldwide? Don't miss out on this conversation with Tarun Sawhney, CEO, Shorts TV, if you are a Short Filmmaker, Actor, Director or Producer.

SPEAKERS

Tarun Sahwney, President- Asia, Shorts International Ltd.

INSIGHT

Inside Story of Sports Films

20-Dec

ABOUT

'Chak De', 'Bhag Milkha Bhag' and '83' have one thing in common, Hollywood Stunt Director and Sports Coordinator Robert Miller. Watch him reveal his secrets to Manoj Srivastava.

SPEAKERS

Robert Miller, Sports Coordinator, 'Chak De India', 'Patiala House', 'Mary Kom' and '83 on what is special about sports Cinema, designing the look and feel of Films on Sports.

Open Forum

Making Shorts: Your Doubts Clarified

20-Dec

ABOUT

If you are a Short Filmmaker and wish to learn from your fellow successful International counterparts, this session is for you to clarify your doubts.

SPEAKERS

Daniela Diaz, Director,'Absence', Venezuela, Selim Gribaa' Director, '24 Truths', Okado Takashi, Director, Tapioca Diaries', Japan, Hamza Atifi, Director,'Suicide Candidates', Morocco

Panel Discussion

Theatre and Cinema

20-Dec

ABOUT

Acting in Theatre and Cinema are two different things. Renowned Indian Actors Rakesh Chaturvedi Om of 'Kesari' and Karan Anand of 'Baby' fame share their experiences with International Film Directors. Don't miss out if you are an Actor.

SPEAKERS

Rakesh Chaturvedi Om, Actor, India, Vladimir Koyfman, Director, Russia

Panel Discussion

Film Criticism Today: Relevance & Challenges

20-Dec

ABOUT

Top International Film Critics discuss shrinking space for serious Film Criticism

SPEAKERS

Claudia Puigg, Film Critic, President, Los Angeles Film Critic's Association, Derek Malcolm, Film Critic, Historian, President British Federation of Film Societies, Saibal Chatterjee, National Award winning Film Critic, Sukhpreet Kahlon, Film Editor, Cinestaan

Panel Discussion

Subsidies & Rebates Worldwide

20-Dec

ABOUT

How to find additional funds or save these by shooting your film in a particular region ?Subsidies, Rebates and Tax credits offered worldwide are discussed in this session.

SPEAKERS

Juan Manuel Guimerans, Secretary General, Spain Film Commission, Fred Challa, LineProducer, Morocco, Kunal Srivastava, Director, Diorama Film Bazaar

COFFEE TABLE

Meet the Actor

20-Dec

ABOUT

Falak Ali of the film 'Pink', 'Jannat of Netflix's 'Bard of Blood' and 'Indu Sarkar' from Madhur Bhandarkar's Indu Sarkar, Kirti Kulhari has come a long way in the past one decade contributing strong performances across genres and media. In this conversation with Manoj Srivastava, she shares her experience and approach to life and work.

SPEAKERS

Kirti Kulhari

COFFEE TABLE

Interview

20-Dec

ABOUT

Iconic Actress Dimple Kapadia who mesmerized an entire generation of Indians with her performances in 'Bobby' to the upcoming 'Brahm?stra' of Ayan Mukherjee has successfully worked across genres, formats and styles. In this Conversation 'Remembering Rishi Kapoor, two friends of the Actor Rahul Rawail and Dimple Kapadia talk about Rishi Kapoor, the Actor and a friend.

SPEAKERS

Legendary Actress Dimple Kapadia in Conversation with Veteran Film Director, Rahul Rawail

Panel Discussion

OTT Vs Theatres

20-Dec

ABOUT

OTT Platforms like Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar are releasing new films. Does it complement the film industry as another option or is it stealing away the business from Movie Theatres? Several renowned Trade Experts discuss the phenomenon.

SPEAKERS

Girish Wankhede, Former National Head, PVR Pictures, Utpal Acahrya, Former President, Relaiance Entertainment, Girish Johar, Former Head Global Revenues, Zee Studios, Taran Adarsh, Editor, Trade Guide,Mumbai

Masterclass

Foreign Actors in India

20-Dec

ABOUT

Foreign Actors in India have added spice and substance to Indian film and television content. Arriving from countries like Germany, Iran, Norway and Sweden they have established careers and homes in India. This session offers an insight into their lives and work.

SPEAKERS

Mukesh Chhabra, Ace Casting & Film Director, Mozhgan Taraneh, 'Ishq Tera' Iranian Actress in India, Sasha Maximus, 'Torbaaz', Norwegian Actor in India

INSIGHT

How I made my First Film

20-Dec

ABOUT

Have you been wondering for years how to get your film project off the ground? Here is your chance to learn from your successful International counterparts who have risen from the same circumstances and situations.

SPEAKERS

Mriganka Saikia, Director, 'Riyaz', Kumar Chowdhury, Director, 'Fire of Teak, Flame of Chinar'

Panel Discussion

Film Education vs Hands on Training?

21-Dec

ABOUT

Most Film professionals learn their jobs by working on Sets. Then what do the Film Schools teach? Are they relevant? Academics from Whistling Woods, Ramanaidu Film School compare two approaches to learning in this session. Must watch if you seriously wish to enter the film industry.

SPEAKERS

Chaitanya Chinchilikar, Whistling Woods, Sriguha CG, Ramanaidu Film School, Hyderabad, Federico Du Lac Ha, Film Director, Argentina

Panel Discussion

When An Actor Directs

21-Dec

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Open Forum

Micro Budget Cinema

21-Dec

ABOUT

If you are planning a film and have no or low funds, you must watch this session on 'Micro Budget Filmmaking' where International and Indian Filmmakers share their stories, circumstances and success stories.

SPEAKERS

Deepankar Prakash, Director, Mooso, Sachin Yadav, Director, Kondan, Manpreet Singh, Director, Bulbule, Ronit Jadhav, Director, Musings of an Uninspired Artist.

Interview

Space for Independent Cinema

21-Dec

ABOUT

Independent Cinema has space. Remi Burah, CEO, Arte, France talks about how to make and market films.

SPEAKERS

Remi Burrah, CEO, Arte France

Interview

Coffee Table

21-Dec

ABOUT

Jimmy Shergill has come a long way as an established performer. Watch him share his experiences

SPEAKERS

Jimmy Shergill, Award winning Actor from India with prominent films like 'Tanu Weds Manu' Series, ,'Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster,' Mukkabaaz',' Lage Raho Munnabha', 'Machis', 'Mohabattein' and many others.

Interview

How to Prepare for an Audition

21-Dec

ABOUT

Gully Boy's Casting Director Nandini Srikent talks about how to prepare for a Film Audition.

SPEAKERS

Nandini Srikent, Casting Director, 'Gully Boy', 'Thappad', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and many more

Interview

Director's Special

21-Dec

ABOUT

Tezaab' Director N Chandra talks about his journey and relationship with his Actors, his life and approach to films. in a Live Conversation at Diorama 2020.

SPEAKERS

N Chandra, Iconic Film Director and Editor for films 'Ankush', 'Tezaab', 'Pratighat' and many others.

Presentation

AUS FILM

21-Dec

ABOUT

Film Australia talks about facilities and locations for filming in Australia and how AUSFILM can help Filmmakers.

SPEAKERS

Presentation by Film Australia on subsidies, support and services in Australia for foreign filmmakers

Panel Discussion

How to Fund & Market Inde Cinema

21-Dec

ABOUT

Finding funds to produce and market Independent Feature Films has always been critical to film projects. International Film Directors share their experiences on how to create and find funds.

SPEAKERS

Mehmet Tanrisever, Film Director, 'Bozkir Look at the Birds', Turkey, Ninad Mikovic, Film Director, 'From Love', Poland, Salim Hamdi, Film Director, 'Gratefulness', Algeria, Ashiq Abu, Film Director, 'Virus', India, Rahman Mani, Film Director, The Letterbox', Bangladesh

Masterclass

Of Sets & Settings

21-Dec

ABOUT

'Tere Bin Laden' & 'Bard of Blood' (Netflix) Production Designer Sunil Nigvekar shares his experience on Set Design, challenges and approaches.

SPEAKERS

Sunil Nigvekar, Set Designer, A Wednesday, Tere Bin Laden, Haseena, Bard of Blood

Panel Discussion

Life in Cinema

21-Dec

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Interview

Coffee Table

21-Dec

ABOUT

Actress Shweta Tripathi is an example of how success can be achieved inch by inch, day by day, project by project. From a small TV Series to now, soon to turn legendary, 'Mirzapur', Shweta has covered a long distance and talks about it in a conversation with Rahul Ahuja.

SPEAKERS

Shweta Tripathy, Actress,Web Shows 'Mirzapur', and 'Raat Akeli Hai', 'Masaan'

Interview

Meet the Actor

21-Dec

ABOUT

From playing a Spy, 'Jamal' in Neeraj Pandey's 'Baby' to meaty roles in 'Lupt' and other films, Actor Karan Anand has risen to carve a niche for himself. This versatile Actor reveals his method to Manoj Srivastava in a Conversation at Diroama 2020

SPEAKERS

Karan Anand, Actor from 'Baby', 'Lupt', 'Gunday'

Panel Discussion

How I made my First Film

21-Dec

ABOUT

Making the first feature film is a 'Love Affair Beyond Words'. A Filmmaker lives, breathes and eats his/her first film. It's like giving birth to a first child. International filmmakers from across the globe share their angst, problems, solutions and life after their first film.

SPEAKERS

Andres Puustusmaa, Film Director, 'Your Honor', Estonia, Marco Estrada Goya, Film Director, 'Nelly', Mexico

Interview

Singing for Films

21-Dec

ABOUT

Iconic Singer Udit Narayan talks about his upbringing, training, approach to life and work in this session

SPEAKERS

Udit Narayan, Veteran Playback Singer shares his experience on Playback singing and the difference between Stage, Studio, Albums and Playback Singing.

Location Odisha

Presentation by Odisha Tourism

21-Dec

ABOUT

Presentation by Odisha Tourism on their New Film Policy with rebates, subsidies, concessions, facilities and locations

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Insight

How I made my First Film

21-Dec

ABOUT

Making the first feature film is a 'Love Affair Beyond Words'. A Filmmaker lives, breathes and eats his/her first film. It's like giving birth to a first child. International filmmakers from across the globe share their angst, problems, solutions and life after their first film.

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Interview

Depicting Sensuality on Screen has a method

21-Dec

ABOUT

Depicting physical intimacy on Screen is an art that has a method to it. Ace Intimacy Coordinator/Actress Amanda Blumenthal shares her views, experiences and method.

SPEAKERS

Amanda Blumenthal, Intimacy Coordinator, Hollywood

Presentation

Screenwriting for the Global Industry.

21-Dec

ABOUT

Studio 32 is a platform founded by Screenwriter, Richard Botto. Studio 32 is engaged in helping filmmakers overcome challenges like finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections. In this Presentation, Jason Mirch, Director of Script Services at Studio 32 guides you on how to write Screenplays with international appeal.

SPEAKERS

Jason Mirch, Director of Script Services, Studio 32, New York

Open Forum

Meet the Director

22-Dec

ABOUT

Working across Art House Cinema and collecting as many as eight National Film Awards is no joke but P Seshadry has done it over the last one decade. In a conversation with Manoj Srivastava, Seshadry discusses his success and the method behind it.

SPEAKERS

P Seshadry, Nine times National Award winning Kannada Film Director

Open Forum

Acting: Your Doubts Clarified

22-Dec

ABOUT

Beginning with Priyanka Chopra's Boyfriend in Madhur Bhandarkar's National Award winning Film 'Fashion', Arjan Bajwa has emerged as a strong Actor with powerful performances in 'Rustom' and recently in 'Special Ops'. In this special conversation at Diorama 2020, Arjan Bajwa answers your questions.

SPEAKERS

Arjan Bajwa, Actor from 'Fashion', 'Rustom' 'Special Ops'

Panel Discussion

Cinematographers as Directors

22-Dec

ABOUT

Cinematographers have turned into successful Film Directors worldwide. Do they visualize better and hence its a natural career progression or there is more to it, discuss a few Internationally successful Cinematographers turned Directors.

SPEAKERS

Bruce Mc Donald, Director,' The Perfeect Wave', South Africa, Sanjay F Gupta, DOP & Director, 'Welcome', 'Singh is King', 'Mastizaade', 'Shootout at Wadala', India

PITCH FEST

Script Pitch

22-Dec

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Interview

Life in Film

22-Dec

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Renowned Actress-Director Seema Pahwa and her equally talented husband Actor Manoj Pahwa join you in a conversation at Diorama 2020 in a special session 'Life in Film'.

SPEAKERS

Actor Couple Seema Pahwa & Manoj Pahwa share their lifestyle and work

Panel Discussion

The Viewpoint : Film Selection for International Festivals

22-Dec

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Producers often wonder why their films are rejected by film festivals. Are these even seen by festival and many such questions keep bothering them. Five Festival Directors and Programmers from all over the globe gather to clarify the Film selection process at International Film Festivals.

SPEAKERS

Nikolaj Nikitin, Artistic Director, Prague Film Festival, Elliot Grove, Founder, Raindance Film Festival, Edvinas Puksta, Programmer, Black Nights Film Festival, Tallinn, Estonia, Maryana Ajaja, Senior Programmer, Seattle Film Festival

Masterclass

Great Scripts

22-Dec

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'Vicky Donor', 'Piku', 'October' and now 'Gulabo Sitabo', Screenwriter, Juhi Chaturvedi is on a roll but behind this success are a few 'Mantras'. Juhi shares these in a conversation with Manoj Srivastava

SPEAKERS

Juhi Chaturvedi, Award winning Screen Writer, India

Panel Discussion

Making Shorts

22-Dec

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SPEAKERS

Short Film Directors Rena Duomont, Germany, Somu Mitra, India Hussain Alekali, Iraq, Ramiro Brunel, Argentina, Lee Hsiang-Chun, Taiwan

PITCH FEST

Script Pitch

22-Dec

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INSIGHT

How I made my First Film

22-Dec

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SPEAKERS

Hyoung-jin Kim, Director, The Uncle, Daniel Rehder Normand, Director, Hotel Paradise, Peru, Ignaio Rogers, Actor-Director, Argentina,

Interview

Developing a Film Project

22-Dec

ABOUT

From 'A Wednesday' to 'M S Dhoni', Special 26 to now 'Special Ops', Shital Bhatia teamed up with Neeraj Pandey to produce such intense high value content. At Diorama 2020, Producer, Shital Bhatia talks to you in a special session.

SPEAKERS

Shital Bhatia, Producer, Baby, A Wednesday, Special 26, MS Dhoni

INSIGHT

The Music Production

22-Dec

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PITCH FEST

Script Pitch

22-Dec

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Panel Discussion

Cinema of the Sellers

22-Dec

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Making Advertising Films involves the same in depth planning and pre-production as a Feature Film. Top Advertising Filmmakers discuss the process at Diorama 2020.

SPEAKERS

N Padmakumar, Creative Head, Everest Brand Solutions, Kireet Khurana, Advertising & Film Director, 'Tonpur Ka Superhero', 'T for Tajmahal'

PITCH FEST

Script Pitch

22-Dec

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Panel Discussion

Indian Film Festivals outside India

22-Dec

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Indian Cinema is becoming a fad beyond India thanks to a bunch of passionate Film Festival organizers who have espoused the cause of promotion of Indian Cinema and culture and have been organizing 'Indian Film Festivals' in various countries. In a live Chat at Diorama 2020, these passionate individuals talk about their love and passion and assessment of Indian Cinema.

SPEAKERS

Nasrulla Qureshi, Direcor Bollywood Film Festival, Norway, Selabaggia Velo, Director, River to River Florences Indian Film Festival, Italy, Abdur Rehman Qazi, Imagine India Film Festival, Spain, Aseem Chhabra, Drector, New York Indian Film Festival, USA

Panel Discussion

Bad Boy Billionaires : Documentaries at the Box Office

23-Dec

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Bad Boy Billionaires' on Netflix created a furore first in the legal and then the entertainment world. Creating such informative, research oriented yet entertaining Content has a method to it. Producer parveen Dusanj Bedi talks about it.

SPEAKERS

Dylan Mohan Gray, Director

Interview

Is Content really the King ?

23-Dec

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Content may be the King but is Distribution the 'The Queen', is the question that foxes most Content Creators. Siddharth Anand Kumar, Vice President, Sa re Ga Ma clarifies the Acquisition, Distribution, Production scenario.

SPEAKERS

Siddharth Anand Kumar, Saregama VP

Interview

Developing a Film Project

23-Dec

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From Billa 2', 'Rocky Handsome' to 'Kesari' and 'Yaara', Producer Sunir Kheterpal is known for executing Film Projects seamlessly. At Diorama 2020, Sunir shares his approach to work in a live chat with the audience.

SPEAKERS

Sunir Khetrapal, Producer, Kesri, Yaara, Rocky Handsome, Billa 2

Interview

Is Content really the King ?

23-Dec

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Managing Director, Sony Pictures India has seen many projects take shape and fly. In this special session, Vivek throws light on what goes behind creating film projects and what are the concerns of the Studios while participating in film projects.

SPEAKERS

Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures, India

Presentation

Music

23-Dec

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SPEAKERS

Ankit Kumar

Coffee Table

Singing for Film

23-Dec

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Academy Award Winning Singer, Sukhwinder Singh is also a Composer and an Actor. In a Special Conversation at Diroama 2020, Sukhwinder talks about his journey and approach to work.

SPEAKERS

Sukhvinder Singh, Academy Award winning Playback Singer

Panel Discussion

Making of Rustom: The Scripting Way

23-Dec

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Director-Screenwriter Vipul K Rawal talks about his Scripts 'Rustom' and 'Tony' in a Live conversation at Diorama 2020.

SPEAKERS

Vipul Rawal, Screen Writer, Rustom

Panel Discussion

From Shorts to Feature Films

23-Dec

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Short Films have launched Feature Film careers for many successful Filmmakers. Shorts may be the first step to your stardom. Listen to these International Film Directors talking about their journey from Shorts to Features.

SPEAKERS

Michael Siebert, Director, 'Alive', Germany, Shahram Qadir, Director, 'Cry of the Sky', Iraq, Agust�n Rubio Alcober, Director, 'Non Living', Spain, Takong Delvis, Director, 'Where I come From', Camroon

Interview

Bad Men of Bollywood: Remembering Kanhaiyya Lal

23-Dec

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'Sukhi Lala' of Mother India, the iconic Actor, Kanhaiyya Lal magnified the image of the 'Bad Man' with a soft yet manipulating exterior. Diorama 2020 presents his daughter in a special conversation with Renowned Actor-Writer and Film Critic, Siraj Syed.

SPEAKERS

Siraj Syed in conversation with Hema Singh, Actor Kanhaiyya Lal's daughter

Panel Discussion

Protecting Your Intellectual Properties: The Legal Way

23-Dec

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Interview

Director's Special

23-Dec

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An Actor with 59 credits and a Diretor with Nine credits and a Producer with 5 credits, Deepak Tijori enters a conversation live at Diroama 2020.

SPEAKERS

Deepak Tijori, Veteran Actor-Director, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, Tom, Dick & Harry, Tipsy,

Interview

An Actor's World

23-Dec

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Divya Dutta has acted in 125 feature films and is still hungry for good roles. A passion driven Actress Divya scouts for challenging roles. In a conversation at Diroama 2020 with Manoj Srivastava, Divya will interact live with the audience.

SPEAKERS

Divya Dutta, National Award winnning Actress from 'Veera Zara','Bhag Milkha Bhag', 'Delhi 6', 'Special 26', 'Badlapur' 'Fashion' and many more.

Interview

COFFEE TABLE

23-Dec

ABOUT

'Fauda', a world hit show on Netflix finally lent real recognition to the acting career of this French Actress. Working with Award winning Directors like Eran Riklis in 'A Borrowed Identity', Shady Srour's 'Holy Air' and now Terence Malik's 'The Last Planet, Laetitia Eido is a strong and versatile performer. Interact with her in a Live conversation at Diorama 2020.

SPEAKERS

Laetitia Eido, Franco-Israeli Actress from Fauda on Netflix

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