Japanese director Kei Ishikawa captivated IFFI audiences with A Pale View of Hills, his adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, reflecting on memory, post-war identity, and the complexities of women’s stories across generations.
Tag: IFFI 2025
“This Tempting Madness” Team Unpacks Memory, Misogyny & Survival at IFFI 2025
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.
Waves Film Bazaar 2025 Concludes with Momentum at the 56th IFFI; Expanded Edition Announced for 2026
Waves Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up on a high note at the 56th IFFI, celebrating global collaborations, cinematic innovation and a promising roadmap for an expanded 20th edition next year.
Masterclass on “The New AI Cinema” Explores the Future of Filmmaking at IFFI 2025
At IFFI 2025, a groundbreaking masterclass titled “The New AI Cinema” brought together filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and leading technologists to explore how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping the future of filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to democratizing creativity for all.
Global Voices at IFFI Explore Motherhood, Identity and History Through Two Powerful Films
Two compelling cinematic visions—Mother’s Baby and My Father’s Shadow—came together at IFFI for an engaging conversation on storytelling, identity, and the emotional truths that shape filmmaking. From navigating postpartum disorientation to revisiting Nigeria’s political history, the session explored how personal memory and instinct guide powerful cinema.
