Indic Film Utsav is delighted to announce the 2024 slate of films. 45 films from 11 different languages that are mostly from India and all about India, have been lined-up for the viewing pleasure of audiences all over the world. As previously announced, Indic Film Utsav is hosted on a highly secure DRM-enabled OTT platform to prevent piracy. Films will be available starting from November 14th at 10am IST through to 17th at 10pm. There is no Admission Fees for the entire event.
Harikiran Vadlamani, Founder of Indica stated “Cinema has the power to bring Indic wisdom to life, making it accessible and relevant to modern audiences. By showcasing the rich tapestry of Indic Knowledge Systems through film, we can inspire a deeper appreciation for our heritage and foster a sense of pride and connection to our cultural roots. This visual medium allows us to bridge the gap between past and present, ensuring that timeless teachings continue to guide and enrich future generations.”
“We are thrilled to present the 5th Indic Film Utsav. Our opening film is a Sanskrit language thriller titled Dharmayoddha! Indic Film Utsav celebrates the rich diversity and creativity of Indian cinema, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience compelling – some of them with tough subjects like the documentary titled Risk Takers – stories from across the country – all with Indic themes and filled with hope”, said Danji Thotapalli, Chief Curator and Festival Director.
Nikita Hattangady, Head of Programming said, “We are excited to showcase an extraordinary lineup at this year’s Indic Film Utsav. Our diverse selection reflects the rich tapestry of Indian cinema, offering a platform for unique voices and compelling narratives. We look forward to engaging with our audiences and celebrating the vibrant culture and creativity of Indian filmmakers. We are truly astonished by the superb quality of short films this year. Features include the wonderful 2023 period drama Shyamchi Aai while documentaries are really good with Mic Drop and The Language of Tides. I am name-dropping and can guarantee that you will enjoy each and every film in our program thoroughly.”
“As we gear up for the 5th Indic Film Utsav, we are committed to ensuring a smooth and enriching experience for our filmmakers. Our team is actively coordinating with all filmmakers to ensure every aspect of their participation is seamlessly managed. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful interactions and providing comprehensive support, ensuring that our filmmakers can focus on sharing their incredible stories with our audience”, said Christian Frost, Head of Filmmaker Liaison.
This year we added a layer to our hitherto OTT festival. In Dallas on November 16th and 17th, which are the last two days of our 4-day festival, we will be screening three award-winning films that are yet to be commercially screened anywhere in the world.
We are proud and thrilled to announce the premiere screenings as follows-
• Gandhi Thatha Chettu (Gandhi and the Grandfather Tree) is an indie Telugu Narrative Feature produced by Mythri Movies, a well-known film production house in India.
• Outhouse is a Hindi Narrative Feature starring Sharmila Tagore and Dr Mohan Agashe, both of whom are well-known actors with incredible celebrity recognition.
• Pink Belt is an English Documentary directed by award-winning director John McCrite and produced by Los Angeles-based producer/director Aditya Patwardhan.
The Dallas screenings are being helmed by a team of Dallasians – Megha Vyas, Srinivas Dasu, Trivikram Gajulapalli, Ismail Penugonda, Ananth Yayathi, Sumeet Borwankar. Manikant Gaur, a senior IT executive from California has come onboard to lead our technology track.
Besides the screenings, we have put together a 90-minute panel discussion with US-based filmmakers/producers to help young filmmakers understand the challenges in pitching a film, writing room, funding/producing and then finally distributing their film. This event is coordinated by Vishy Putcha, who joined the Indica Pictures team to drive this initiative.
Visit https://indica.pictures for the entire line-up and each film. The play button for each film on our website will appear and become active on November 14th at 10 AM India time and will be available for 24/7 for an anywhere anytime viewing worldwide for four full days until November 17th at 10 PM.
All in all, this is an event that cannot and MUST NOT be missed – if you are in Dallas come over for the screenings by emailing namaste@indicapictures.com. If you are not in Dallas, visit our website starting Nov 14th and start watching any of our 45 films online.
