Goa Gleanings: Takeaways From the International Film Festival of India

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Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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Insider scoop on the booming global demand for Indian stories as the International Film Festival of India and Film Bazaar wrap up their most successful editions yet.
beat sheet
  • Acclaimed director Vishal Bhardwaj inks a deal to direct a new film based on a bestselling Indian novel, signaling Hollywood's growing appetite for homegrown narratives.
  • The Film Bazaar project market saw a record number of international buyers and producers seeking to co-produce and acquire rights to Indian films, underscoring India's rising status as a creative powerhouse.
call sheet
Vishal Bhardwaj, International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Film Bazaar
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