Roof-Top film Fest (RTFF) is a film festival born out of the desire to provide a platform for people to enjoy movies and share their criticism in an open environment. An intense atmosphere will be created for the screening of the films and the discussions that follow. The Roof-Top Film Fest will focus on independent films, short films, cult movies and films that changed the way we looked at cinema. Web 2.0 Design
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The bad news is that we are gonna postpone this roof top film festival :(. The good news however is that, a big 5 day film festival is on the cards. Hang in there tight... and keep watching this space. Alternatively, please update your email id under the participants tag, to be informed about this film festival :D - Sagaro
Update: Here's the info. The seating is free but on first come first served basis. 14 films, 2 premieres... maybe 3!
There are a few seats available on a reservation basis. Mail iiffchennai@gmail.com to confirm your seats.
Indian Independent Filmmakers Foundation
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September 3-7, 2007
September 3, 2007
0900: Premiere of Apna Aasman directed by Kaushik Roy
1045: Interactive session with Irrfan Khan and Dhruv
1115: Session: Freedom from formula
Panelists: Filmmakers Balu Mahendra, Cheran, Kaushik Roy & Rajat Kapoor
Moderator: K.Hariharan
Scope of discussion: What is Indie Cinema?
Is it defined as the work of an auteur or a result of an economic distinction or medium?
September 4, 2007
0900: Framed directed by Chetan Shah
1100: Session: Cinema as multi-media
Panelists: Chetan Shah, Girish Ramdas (CEO, Galatta.com), Senthil Kumar (Director, Real Image Media Technologies), Suresh (Ananda Pictures), Thyagarajan (Sathyajothi Films), Nag Ravi (CEO, Insight Media).
Moderator: Tan Ngaronga, CEO, Sathyam Cinemas
Scope of discussion: Channels of distribution, exhibition and need for Data Banks
September 5, 2007
0900: Package of student films from L.V.Prasad Film and TV Academy
1100: Session: Script Clinics and Film Clubs
Panelists: K.Hariharan, ‘Crazy’ Mohan, Amritraj Gnanam (Dean, SRM Institute of Communication), Priya V.
Moderator: Madhan (Vijay TV Host/Critic)
Scope of discussion: Nurturing fresh talent, whetting scripts and grooming our young filmmakers
September 6, 2007
0900: Chennai 600028 directed by Venkat Prabhu/ premiere of an unreleased acclaimed film (to-be-confirmed soon)
1130: Session: Financing and Global Perspectives
Panelists: D. Ramakrishnan (NFDC), Madhav Das (G.V. Films), Sriram (Aalayam), Venkat Prabhu, Kamali Ramachandran (Reliance Entertainment).
Moderator: Anita Udeep (CEO, N-Viz Entertainment)
Scope of discussion: Corporatisation of film business, sources of funding.
September 7, 2007
0900: Hari Om directed by Bharatbala
1100: Session: IIFF: The Long Road Ahead
Panelists: Bharatbala (Bharatbala Productions), Kiran Reddy (Sathyam Cinemas), G.Dhananjayan (Moser Baer), Revathy, Rohini and Dharani.
Moderator: Baradwaj Rangan (Features Editor, New Sunday Express)
Scope of discussion: Need for networking, how to keep the movement going, monthly activities, scope and role of film festivals.
September 8, 2007
1900: RTFF Edition 3 - The Heist and Neo-Noir Edition
Venue: To be confirmed soon. A friend of mine who has an ad agency has volunteered his roof, it has a little construction debris which is likely to be cleared by the weekend. So will keep you guys updated on that.
Films I would like to see
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Roof
Projector
Screen
Speakers (Karthik.H- Mine are pretty powerful comp speakers, So i don't think we need more...but if sumone can get with amps and stuff...no probs)
Extension chords and boxes
-DVD Player -(suresh bhagavatula)
Mattresses and pillows
-Laptop -(in case the above screws up) (Vatsap)
Wifi (optional) (Can provide a router and set it up if deemed necessary - C.V.Vignesh, cvvignesh@gmail.com, +9845900155)
Camera (optional) Lavanya :-p
And lots of snacks and beverages
RedBull Dinesh (Vatsap: Red Bull for everyone?? Tell me. Tell me :P )
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