Carter Pilcher, a veteran member of the Academy Awards &amp; BAFTA voting committees had recently visited India to attend the prestigious Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). At the festival, Pilcher, who is known for his love of movies and also keeps a deep knowledge of short films and documentaries, gave a masterclass to all the moviegoers and filmmakers about how they can make an Oscar-worthy movie.&nbsp; 
 
India, one of the biggest producers of cinema worldwide is known to create films of various genres which are loved by the audience worldwide. Yet, when it comes to Oscars, Cannes and BAFTA, Indian films barely find a mention. So what is it that lacks in Indian cinema that doesn't make the cut?&nbsp; 
 
During an exclusive interview with WION, Carter shared his MIFF experience and tips for enthusiastic Indian filmmakers with OSCAR dreams and what they can do to make their movies recognised on the international platforms.&nbsp; 
 
Here are excerpts of the interview 
 
1. How was your MIFF experience? 
 
MIFF is a unique festival in Asia – it is one of the oldest and most extensive documentary festivals and also includes a very strong international and national short film program. &nbsp;There were many filmmakers here from across India and the world, and I particularly relished hearing about and seeing their films. 
 
2. At the film festival, you presented a master class on 'What does it take to qualify a film for the Academy Awards.' Tell us more about it.&nbsp; 
 
I was pleased to present a master class on “What it takes to qualify a film for the Academy Awards”, which is something -after 17 years of releasing each year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Film in theatres globally a few weeks before the Oscars- one becomes intimately familiar with! &nbsp;Short films are exceptionally relevant. &nbsp;The best directors and some of the best stories start in shorts. 
 
3. &nbsp;Any message for Indian filmmakers with OSCAR dreams? 
 
I think there are two key messages – one for filmmakers is to make sure that (especially in a short film) you make the best, most passionate story you can. &nbsp;The second was that it has been difficult for an Indian film to qualify since there are only two accredited festivals in India, but the Academy wants to see more of India’s greatest short films and we’re working closely with MIFF and other festivals to ensure more films get a chance to compete. 
 
4. What future does Indian cinema hold in the eyes international audience?&nbsp; 
 
This is an exciting time for Indian filmmaking, it is no longer dominated by the traditional Bollywood model, but real stories that transcend cultural borders are emerging. This is an amazing step forward. Over the next five years, these changes in the film culture should start producing some amazing new films. The world is waiting….! 
 
5. Any Indian movie you watched recently and loved? 
 
‘83’ – starring Ranveer Singh, which is about the 1983 World Cup Cricket Victory. &nbsp;It’s such fun, man overcomes all odds and it’s true. &nbsp;Plus, I enjoy Ranveer Singh and I think he brings real life to all his characters.&nbsp;

Carter Pilcher, a veteran member of the Academy Awards & BAFTA voting committees had recently visited India to attend the prestigious Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).

Carter Pilcher, a veteran member of the Academy Awards & BAFTA voting committees had recently visited India to attend the prestigious Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). At the festival, Pilcher, who is known for his love of movies and also keeps a deep knowledge of short films and documentaries, gave a masterclass to all the moviegoers and filmmakers about how they can make an Oscar-worthy movie. India, one of the biggest producers of cinema worldwide is known to create films of various genres which are loved by the audience worldwide. Yet, when it comes to Oscars, Cannes and BAFTA, Indian films barely find a mention. So what is it that lacks in Indian cinema that doesn't make the cut? During an exclusive interview with WION, Carter shared his MIFF experience and tips for enthusiastic Indian filmmakers with OSCAR dreams and what they can do to make their movies recognised on the international platforms. Here are excerpts of the interview 1. How was your MIFF experience? MIFF is a unique festival in Asia – it is one of the oldest and most extensive documentary festivals and also includes a very strong international and national short film program. There were many filmmakers here from across India and the world, and I particularly relished hearing about and seeing their films. 2. At the film festival, you presented a master class on 'What does it take to qualify a film for the Academy Awards.' Tell us more about it. I was pleased to present a master class on “What it takes to qualify a film for the Academy Awards”, which is something -after 17 years of releasing each year’s Oscar-Nominated Short Film in theatres globally a few weeks before the Oscars- one becomes intimately familiar with! Short films are exceptionally relevant. The best directors and some of the best stories start in shorts. 3. Any message for Indian filmmakers with OSCAR dreams? I think there are two key messages – one for filmmakers is to make sure that (especially in a short film) you make the best, most passionate story you can. The second was that it has been difficult for an Indian film to qualify since there are only two accredited festivals in India, but the Academy wants to see more of India’s greatest short films and we’re working closely with MIFF and other festivals to ensure more films get a chance to compete. 4. What future does Indian cinema hold in the eyes international audience? This is an exciting time for Indian filmmaking, it is no longer dominated by the traditional Bollywood model, but real stories that transcend cultural borders are emerging. This is an amazing step forward. Over the next five years, these changes in the film culture should start producing some amazing new films. The world is waiting….! 5. Any Indian movie you watched recently and loved? ‘83’ – starring Ranveer Singh, which is about the 1983 World Cup Cricket Victory. It’s such fun, man overcomes all odds and it’s true. Plus, I enjoy Ranveer Singh and I think he brings real life to all his characters.

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While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020.

This year, the Mumbai International Film Festival has showcased animated creativity from across the world.&nbsp;The festival's attractions were the movies by Anim, Arte Brazil International Student Festival that were just screened, where students presented the most beautiful animated movies with the help of the Alexander Juruena Organisation.

Recently, one of Poland's finest, 'O! PLA', also screened their classy animated movies like 'Skull', 'Buddies' and 'Story About Why Devil Limps'. Director Piotr Kardas' O! PLA has been another exciting part of MIFF. Animation flavour by Dhvani Desai for Mexico and Iceland has also been a sought-after special package for everyone.

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A special screening by Netflix for John D Liu's 'Green Gold', Tehzeeb Khurana's 'Mighty Little Bheem', and 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' also made headlines at MIFF. 'Mighty Little Bheem' is a beautiful trip to the Taj Mahal, and after a very long time, the oldest favourites, the Ramayana stories, are coming back on screen. Apart from these extensive offerings, the Mumbai International Film Festival also paid homage to the late Jacques Drouin, one of the pillars of animation in Canada.

Interestingly, the festival also offered Animation Retrospectives by Regina Pessoa, Aleksandr Petrov and Janet Perlman. Myanmar's Yangon Film School also saw its students present an array of exciting animation films. Additionally, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival includes masterclasses&nbsp;and workshops by animation experts including Regina Pessoa and Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, among others.

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With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was inaugurated with a bang. While MIFF is all about the unconventional, it is the perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: homage, special package, special screening, masterclass and workshops. MIFF never fails to disappoint with its extensive offering of films.

To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival till June 4, 2022. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Icelandic animated shorts screened at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)

While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020.

While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020. This year, the Mumbai International Film Festival has showcased animated creativity from across the world. The festival's attractions were the movies by Anim, Arte Brazil International Student Festival that were just screened, where students presented the most beautiful animated movies with the help of the Alexander Juruena Organisation. Recently, one of Poland's finest, 'O! PLA', also screened their classy animated movies like 'Skull', 'Buddies' and 'Story About Why Devil Limps'. Director Piotr Kardas' O! PLA has been another exciting part of MIFF. Animation flavour by Dhvani Desai for Mexico and Iceland has also been a sought-after special package for everyone. Also Read: IIFA 2022: 'Suzhal – The Vortex' to premiere globally on Amazon prime video A special screening by Netflix for John D Liu's 'Green Gold', Tehzeeb Khurana's 'Mighty Little Bheem', and 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' also made headlines at MIFF. 'Mighty Little Bheem' is a beautiful trip to the Taj Mahal, and after a very long time, the oldest favourites, the Ramayana stories, are coming back on screen. Apart from these extensive offerings, the Mumbai International Film Festival also paid homage to the late Jacques Drouin, one of the pillars of animation in Canada. Interestingly, the festival also offered Animation Retrospectives by Regina Pessoa, Aleksandr Petrov and Janet Perlman. Myanmar's Yangon Film School also saw its students present an array of exciting animation films. Additionally, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival includes masterclasses and workshops by animation experts including Regina Pessoa and Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, among others. Also Read: Director Vinay Waikul on 'The Broken News' casting process: Sonali, Jaideep & Shriya felt just right With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was inaugurated with a bang. While MIFF is all about the unconventional, it is the perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: homage, special package, special screening, masterclass and workshops. MIFF never fails to disappoint with its extensive offering of films. To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival till June 4, 2022. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Icelandic animated shorts screened at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)

17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival bets big with animation

With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival is back with a bang! Scheduled for an exciting inaugural event today, one of the oldest and largest film festivals for non-feature films in South Asia is looking forward to an overwhelming response, especially after the immersive extravaganza of the 16th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was lauded in 2020.

While the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is also about the unconventional, it is still a perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition of MIFF includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: Homage, Special Package, Special Screening, Masterclass and Workshops. MIFF also has Oscar films to showcase. There is a lot to expect from MIFF this year.

The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), is a prestigious platform that showcases and promotes personalities with artistic and technical merit in the movie industry. MIFF holds a great significance to the filmmaking world. Hence, having one of the best in the trade to hold a Masterclass for anyone is an overwhelming experience in itself! A veteran in the Academy Awards nominations, Carter Pilcher has been repeatedly nominated for his short films. As a pioneer and the Founder-CEO of ShortsTV, the world`s leading short movie entertainment company, he has come a long way. While Carter grew up in a small village without television or cinema, he also did not receive any formal education in the creation of moving images. He believes that it is the mysteries of life that made him become a filmmaker and that is primarily why his films are highly personal. They are like his own memories!

In `Qualifying your films for the Oscars` Masterclass to be held on 30th May, 2pm onwards, he is looking forward to incorporating imagery, video and the making-offs in four fascinating chapters! Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty will be seen taking on the `Aesthetics of sound in Cinema` in a befitting Masterclass on June 3, 3:45 pm onwards.

Famed internationally for bringing Indian cinema sound to International acclaim, the Padma Shri recipient is also known in the music industry to blend technology with strong Indian aesthetics. He is also credited with bringing film sound as an art and craft to the forefront!

Apart from Carter Pilcher and Resul Pookutty, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival will also include a series of Masterclass and workshops by industry experts including Regina Pessoa, Shivendra Sing Dungarpur, Nalla Muthu, Rizwan Ahamd, Prasoon Joshi, Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, PC Sanath and Ramprasad Sundar among others.

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To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival is back with a bang! Scheduled for an exciting inaugural event today, one of the oldest and largest film festivals for non-feature films in South Asia is looking forward to an overwhelming response, especially after the immersive extravaganza of the 16th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was lauded in 2020.

With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival is back with a bang! Scheduled for an exciting inaugural event today, one of the oldest and largest film festivals for non-feature films in South Asia is looking forward to an overwhelming response, especially after the immersive extravaganza of the 16th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was lauded in 2020. While the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is also about the unconventional, it is still a perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition of MIFF includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: Homage, Special Package, Special Screening, Masterclass and Workshops. MIFF also has Oscar films to showcase. There is a lot to expect from MIFF this year. The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), is a prestigious platform that showcases and promotes personalities with artistic and technical merit in the movie industry. MIFF holds a great significance to the filmmaking world. Hence, having one of the best in the trade to hold a Masterclass for anyone is an overwhelming experience in itself! A veteran in the Academy Awards nominations, Carter Pilcher has been repeatedly nominated for his short films. As a pioneer and the Founder-CEO of ShortsTV, the world`s leading short movie entertainment company, he has come a long way. While Carter grew up in a small village without television or cinema, he also did not receive any formal education in the creation of moving images. He believes that it is the mysteries of life that made him become a filmmaker and that is primarily why his films are highly personal. They are like his own memories! In `Qualifying your films for the Oscars` Masterclass to be held on 30th May, 2pm onwards, he is looking forward to incorporating imagery, video and the making-offs in four fascinating chapters! Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty will be seen taking on the `Aesthetics of sound in Cinema` in a befitting Masterclass on June 3, 3:45 pm onwards. Famed internationally for bringing Indian cinema sound to International acclaim, the Padma Shri recipient is also known in the music industry to blend technology with strong Indian aesthetics. He is also credited with bringing film sound as an art and craft to the forefront! Apart from Carter Pilcher and Resul Pookutty, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival will also include a series of Masterclass and workshops by industry experts including Regina Pessoa, Shivendra Sing Dungarpur, Nalla Muthu, Rizwan Ahamd, Prasoon Joshi, Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, PC Sanath and Ramprasad Sundar among others. Also read: Missing fingertip, poop & career loss: High and low points of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival begins with a bang