At the IFFI press conference, the cast and crew of This Tempting Madness opened up about transforming a painful real-life story into a psychologically charged film. Director Jennifer Montgomery, producer Andrew Davis, and actors Suraj Sharma and Zenobia Shroff discussed trauma, memory, misogyny, and the responsibility of portraying truth with empathy.
The 19th edition of WAVES Film Bazaar opened in Goa, bringing together 300 film projects and delegates from over seven countries, highlighting innovation, collaboration, and India’s growing role as a global filmmaking hub.
Udant celebrated International Men’s Day by felicitating six exceptional Goan achievers whose work has enriched culture, society, and the arts. The event emphasized redefining masculinity through empathy, resilience, and positive representation while honoring icons who have elevated Goa’s identity on national and global stages.
Disney shook up traditional movie marketing with a surprise double trailer release for Devil Wears Prada 2 and Toy Story 5, with both films surpassing 140 million views in their first 24 hours. The highly anticipated reunion of the Devil Wears Prada cast delivered a massive 185M-view debut, while Pixar’s Toy Story 5 pulled in 142M views, driven by strong social buzz and excitement for the franchise’s return.
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 shines a spotlight on emerging global filmmakers with seven debut features — five international and two Indian — competing for the coveted Best Debut Feature Film of a Director Award. The winner will receive the Silver Peacock, ₹10 lakh cash prize, and commendation, chosen by a distinguished jury led by acclaimed Indian filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
