by NFDC
20 – 24 NOVEMBER 2015 GOA MARRIOTT RESORT, INDIA
9th edition
FILM BAZAAR in its 9th edition IS A PLATFORM EXCLUSIVELY CREATED TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTH ASIAN FILM FRATERNITY.
Registration Opens
1 July 2015 Registration Fee
USD 225 (INR 14000) For Details Contact accreditation@filmbazaarindia.com
Organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Film Bazaar, in its 9th edition, is a platform exclusively created to encourage collaboration between the international and South Asian film fraternity. The Bazaar is focused on discovering, supporting and showcasing South Asian content and talent in the realm of filmmaking, production and distribution. A converging point for film buyers and sellers from all over the world, the Bazaar also aims at facilitating the sales of world cinema in the South Asian region.
First held in 2007, Film Bazaar has evolved into South Asia’s global film market, witnessing an increased South Asian and international participation with every edition. The 2014 market saw an attendance of 1042 delegates (a year-on-year growth of nearly 50%) from 38 countries, including dedicated country delegations from Canada, South Korea and Poland. The 9th edition of Film Bazaar will be held from 20 – 24 November 2015 at the Goa Marriott Resort, India.
ABOUT NFDC Incorporated in the year 1975, National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) was formed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, with the primary objective of promoting the Good Cinema Movement. NFDC has over the years produced noteworthy films (with acclaimed filmmakers) like Ghare-Baire (Satyajit Ray), Gandhi (Richard Attenborough),
The Making of the Mahatma (Shyam Benegal), Salaam Bombay (Mira Nair), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (Kundan Shah), Mirch Masala (Ketan Mehta), The Lunchbox (Ritesh Batra), The Good Road (Gyan Correa), among many others. With financial support extended to more than 300 films in 21 regional languages, NFDC’s architecture aims towards creating domestic and global appreciation of good cinema.
In addition to production of films, NFDC has been instrumental in creating an ecosystem to support the development, financing and distribution of independent films across the country. Film Bazaar, a NFDC initiative, has been an integral part of this process.
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1. Qissa – Co-Production – 2014 2. Ship of Theseus – Work In Progress Lab – 2011 3. Titli – Screenwriters’ Lab – 2012 & Work In Progress Lab – 2013 4. Court – Co-Production Market – 2012 5. Dum Laga Ke Haisha – Screenwriters’ Lab – 2011 6. The Lunch Box – Screenwriters’ Lab – 2011 & Co-Production 2013
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I am in a position to judge this market as a professional as I have been to all major co-production markets in the world. I have to say I am quite impressed. It’s full of good filmmakers and good projects. In the long run, I see Film Bazaar at par with Cannes, Berlin and American Film Market.� Thierry Fremaux, Director, Cannes Film Festival
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CO-PRODUCTION MARKET The Co-production Market is the main segment of the bazaar. It is a platform for filmmakers with South Asian stories to find the right connections to get their projects financed. The Co-production Market showcases new projects every year that are in need of additional financing as well as artistic support.
Several projects from the previous editions of the segment have been made into successful international co-productions receiving remarkable acclaim in the festival circuits.
Call for Entries
12 June 2015 Deadline
31 July 2015 Application Fee
USD 80 (INR 5000) For Details Contact coproduction@filmbazaarindia.com
FROM CO-PRODUCTION MARKET TO SCREEN Some of the recent films that were presented at the Co-production Market are – Miss Lovely (Cannes Film Festival 2012 – Un Certain Regard), Liar’s Dice (Sundance Film Festival 2014), Court (Venice International Film Festival 2014) & Chauthi Koot (Cannes Film Festival 2015 – Un Certain Regard).
Court Co-Production Market – 2012
VIEWING ROOM The Viewing Room is a specially designed Digital Video Library presenting the most recent and hitherto unseen films from the Indian subcontinent that are looking for Gap Finance, Sales, Festivals or International and Indian Distribution.
The films are viewed by attending buyers, distributors, festival programmers, sales agents and investors. The Viewing Room software is designed to keep the film content safe and to facilitate communication between the filmmaker and the viewer. The section is open to film entries of all lengths and genres.
Call for Entries
18 August 2015 Deadline
1 October 2015 Application Fee
 Feature Film & Documentaries
USD 80 (INR 5000) Short Films

USD 32 (INR 2000) For Details Contact films@filmbazaarindia.com
With effect from 2014, Film Bazaar has introduced two new sections in the Viewing Room World Cinema – Films looking for distribution in South Asia may apply under this category. Available for Remake – Films looking to sell remake rights may apply under this category.
INDUSTRY SCREENINGS Industry screenings are held at the market venue in three digital theatres equipped with optimized screens and improved sound system. The section gives producers an opportunity to showcase their films to the attending Buyers, Sales
Agents and Festival Directors / Programmers. Films are screened in Digital formats only, and bookings are made on first-come, first-served basis.
Industry Screening Rate
USD 160 (INR 10000) For Details Contact screenings@filmbazaarindia.com
“As a reviewer I found many interesting films in the screening rooms, as well as those recommended in the Library. I think savvy directors and producers know that the Bazaar offers an excellent way to get their new films in front of international programmers and journalists. Even if they are not selected specifically, I thought there were a lot of good films and an interesting variety of genres and styles.� Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter, UK
“I got my next filming destination through Film Bazaar - it would be great to see more countries coming here and offering exact information related to film production and how it would be beneficial to a director.� Anurag Basu, Filmmaker, India
FILM OFFICES This section has been introduced for State / Country Tourism Boards and Country Film Commissions to have
a dedicated office at Film Bazaar (in one of the conveniently located rooms at the Goa Marriot Resort), which will allow them to introduce and pitch their respective Tourism Board / Film Commission to attending delegates from the film fraternity.
In addition, the organizing team of FB schedules one on one meetings for the Tourism Board / Film Commission officials with Indian as well as International Producers / Filmmakers attending the Bazaar, with a view to ensuring that the Film Offices are able to pitch their locations to all leading filmmakers.
For Details Contact filmoffices@filmbazaarindia.com
EXHIBITION STALLS The exhibiting organizations are given strategic spots (at ground and first levels of the Film Bazaar business zone) to promote their services and attract attending industry professionals. The stalls allow the exhibitors to strengthen relationships and synergize their business with potential partners.
Stall Rates Stall A
2.5 X 2m USD 960 (INR 60000) + Taxes Stall B
2.5 X 3m USD 1120 (INR 70000) + Taxes Stall C
2.5 X 4 m USD 1380 (INR 80,000) + Taxes For Details Contact promotion@filmbazaarindia.com
NETWORKING EVENTS Networking Events at Film Bazaar are organized with the aim of enabling participating companies/ country representatives to host these events to promote their products/services to Film Bazaar participants. These networking events are attended by all the Film Bazaar delegates as also be leading representatives of Indian and international media covering the festival and the market. In 2014, these events were hosted by organizations/companies such
as Telefilm Canada, Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Polish Film Institute, Essel Vision, Abu Dhabi Film Festival and several others. Whereas Telefilm Canada & OMDC promoted the newly signed Co-Production treaty between India and Canada, Essel Vision used the platform to launch trailers of 4 of their most recent productions to both Indian and well as International buyers, distributors and sales agents.
BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES Film Bazaar offers an array of branding avenues for promoting, marketing and enhancing the visibility of attending organisations in South Asia’s global film market.
From advertisements in the Market Guide and Market Dailies to signpost advertising like Branding Pillars and Sign Boards, Film Bazaar presents opportunities to maximize market exposure.
Attending organisations and individuals can choose to advertise their services through
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FILM BAZAAR MARKET GUIDE SIGNPOST ADVERTISING ADVERTISEMENTS IN SCREEN INTERNATIONAL MARKET DAILIES DELEGATE KIT INSERTS
For Details Contact promotion@filmbazaarindia.com
NFDC KNOWLEDGE SERIES The NFDC Knowledge Series is a programme of carefully structured lectures and panel discussions where film industry experts discuss various aspects of the film business and the current industry trends covering a variety of topics. The Knowledge Series platform is also used by companies / countries to launch or showcase their products and services. Dedicated (paid) time slots are provided to the
presenting organization and these slots are promoted well in advance to bring together a captive audience that is interested in the respective products or services that are being presented. These slots have been most popular with Tourism Boards from India as well as international Film Commissions, both pitching their countries as potential shooting destinations to the attending filmmakers from India and the rest of South Asia.
For Details Contact knowledgeseries@filmbazaarindia.com
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In the 2014 edition of the Bazaar, the Korean Film Commission (KOFIC) and Korea Tourism (KTO) used the platform to talk about the ease of filming in Korea and the range of locations available in the country, as well as the incentives that the Korean Government was offering to filmmakers to film there. Film Bazaar invited renowned Indian filmmaker, Anurag Basu, who had filmed in Korea in the past to be part of the discussion. In addition, as part of Shakespeare 2016 On Screen, Film London used the Knowledge Series platform to launch Microwave International – India, a unique training and feature film production fund championing filmmaking talent from both India and the UK. Renowned Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj was invited to be part of this launch.
WORK IN PROGRESS LAB The Work In Progress Lab gives selected filmmakers a chance to screen the rough cut of their feature-length fiction film to an eminent panel of international advisors and get constructive feedback from them regarding the edit. In 2014, we introduced a Work In Progress Lab for
documentary filmmakers. In addition, we also invited one fiction and one documentary editor to be part of the advisory panel. Post the feedback sessions with the panel, the editors worked with the filmmakers (and their editors) during the Bazaar to fine tune their respective rough cuts.
Call for Entries
18 August 2015 Deadline
1 October 2015 Application Fee
USD 80 (INR 5000) For Details Contact films@filmbazaarindia.com
The mentors for fiction films in 2014 were
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MARCO MUELLER, PHILIPPA CAMPBELL, GABOR GREINER, SUNMIN PARK & FRANCESCA CALVELLI
The mentors for documentary films in 2014 were
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DEREK MALCOLM, CLAUDIA TRONNIER, NOEMI SCHORY, IIKKA VEHKALAHTI & PER KIRKEGAARD
Titli
Miss Lovely
Ship Of Theseus
Work In Progress Lab – 2013
Work In Progress Lab – 2012
Work In Progress Lab – 2011
PRODUCERS’ LAB Producers Lab was set up at Film Bazaar in 2013 to provide the necessary skill sets to aspiring & upcoming Producers and to keep them abreast of the technologies and best practices available to fully exploit the potential of a film. Producers are the bridge between the creative and financial aspects of the business and they are essential
in maintaining a fine balance between the two. The Producers Lab has been designed keeping the same in mind. The Lab involves about 20 sessions, over 5 days, conducted by key industry experts & professionals, which cover different aspects related to film production.
Call for Entries
3 August 2015 Deadline
31 October 2015 Application Fee
USD 400 (INR 25,000) per participant (this includes registration fees) For Details Contact producerslab@filmbazaarindia.com
SOME OF THE SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS AT LAST YEAR’S LAB WERE
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ROLE OF A PRODUCER | KARSTEN STOTER, PRODUCER, ROHFILM
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WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTIONS | VIOLA FUGEN, CO-PRODUCTIONS, THE MATCH FACTORY
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DEVELOPMENT – WORKING WITH WRITERS & DIRECTORS | MARTEN RABARTS, HEAD, EYE INTERNAITONAL & URMI JUVEKAR, SCREENWRITER
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UNDERSTANDING CO-PRODUCTIONS & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS | KIRSTEN NIEHUUS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, FILM FUNDING, MEDIENBOARD BERLINBRANDENBURG & ISABEL DAVIS, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL, BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
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IMPORTANCE OF FILM FESTIVALS | MARCO MUELLER, CHIEF ADVISOR, BEIJING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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CASTING AND WHY IT’S A PRODUCER’S BUSINESS | SEHER LATIF, CASTING DIRECTOR, CSA
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MOVING BEYOND TRADITIONAL PLATFORMS OF EXHIBITION & MARKETING | AANCHAL BAHADUR YOUTUBE PARTNER-MANAGER, GOOGLE, INDIA & PRATIKSHA RAO, HEAD OF TV & ENTERTAINMENT, TWITTER, INDIA
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WORKING CREATIVELY WITH A WORLD SALES COMPANY | CHRIS PATON, ACQUISITIONS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
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THE MARKETING FORMULA | RUDRARUP DATTA, HEAD OF MARKETING & OPERATIONS, VIACOM 18, INDIA
SCREENWRITERS’ LAB The Screenwriters’ Lab is an annual two-part programme that was set up with the objective of providing project-specific creative support. It seeks to provide skills to selected screenwriters with a view to increase the international marketability of their projects. Every year, six Indian screenwriters are selected for the programme. The mentors for the lab are reputed international script advisors, screenwriters and producers. The first part of the lab is held in collaboration with the Sarajevo
International Film Festival and the second part will take place during Film Bazaar in Goa. In 2014, Film Bazaar introduced a Screenwriters’ Lab specifically for the Romance genre of films in association with Harlequin (publishers of Mills & Boons). The Romance Screenwriters’ Lab will be held again in 2015. In addition, a new Screenwriters’ Lab is being introduced in 2015 – Children’s Screenwriters’ Lab – inviting stories of and for children.
Entries for all the three Screenwriters’ Labs 2015 are now closed. Application Fee
USD 40 (INR 2,500) per participant per lab For Details Contact screenwriterslab@filmbazaarindia.com
OFFICIAL SELECTION
WINNER
Best Feature Grand Jury Prize
Dubai International Film Festival
IFFLA 2015
DIFF 2014
INCREDIBLE INDIA AWARD
WINNER
Best Film 16th Mumbai Film Festival
Best co-production project
MAMI 2014
FILM BAZAAR WINNER SCRIPT
OFFICIAL SELECTION
DEVELOPMENT AWARD from Goteborg International Film Festival
NYIFF 2015
SWEDEN
Anticlock Films in association with Surya Ventures and NFDC presents
Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra Produced by Sanjay Suri, Onir, Mohan T Mulani
CASTING DIRECTOR: NALINI RATHNAM • COSTUMES: DEV R NIL • PRODUCTION DESIGN: AMIT CHATTERJEE • LINE PRODUCER: SHIVASISH SETH • MUSIC: VIVEK PHILIP • SOUND DESIGNER: ARUN NAMBIAR • EDITOR: IRENE DHAR MALIK • STORY, SCREENPLAY AND DIALOGUES: BIKAS RANJAN MISHRA • CINEMATOGRAPHER: RAMANUJ DUTTA • CO-PRODUCED BY: NINA LATH GUPTA (NFDC), SAHAB NARAIN (NFDC), BOUND SCRIPT, PONG, MIND BLOWING FILMS, PURPLE COW ENTERTAINMENT & RAJ SURI www.anticlockfilms.com https://www.facebook.com/CHAURANGA
The Lunchbox
Chauranga
Screenwriters’ Lab – 2011
Screenwriters’ Lab – 2010
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