Chhayanat ()



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04 apr 2025
Inizio delle iscrizioni

15 mar 2025
Festival chiuso

21 mar 2025
Data della notifica

31 mar 2025
29 mar 2025

Indirizzo

Jadavpur University, 188, Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Rd, Jadavpur,  700032, Kolkata, West Bengal, India


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Inizio del Festival: 31 marzo 2025      Festival si chiude: 29 marzo 2025

Chhayanat is not just another film festival!
Since its inception, the Chhayanat Film and Theatre Festival at Jadavpur University has stood as a bastion of alternative cultural expression. Rooted in a profound commitment to challenge dominant narratives and advocating for social change, this festival has evolved into a vital platform for cinematic and theatrical exploration. Drawing inspiration from cinematic movements such as poetic realism, Italian neorealism, French New Wave, Surrealism and Iranian and world cinema, as well as the rich tradition of socially conscious theater, Chhayanat has become an abode for film lovers. It embraces an anti-fascist and anti-imperialist perspective. The influence of Italian Neorealism on Chhayanat is evident in the festival's selection of films that prioritize raw emotions, personal storytelling and stark portrayals of social injustice.

The impetus behind the formation of the Chhayanat Film Festival stems from a deep-seated desire to showcase films that not only entertain but also challenge and provoke thought. It is a celebration of cinema that transcends mere entertainment, delving into the realms of political and social commentary. From the works of directors who embody the spirit of resistance, such as Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak, to contemporary filmmakers like Jafar Panahi and Jean-Luc Godard, pushing the boundaries of storytelling, Chhayanat provides a platform for voices that often go unheard in mainstream cinema.

Moreover, the festival extends its embrace to theater, recognizing the inherent connection between the two art forms. Drawing from the revolutionary works of playwrights such as Bertolt Brecht, Federico García Lorca and Augusto Boal, Chhayanat underscores the importance of freedom of expression in theater. It pays homage to the legacy of figures like Shambhu Mitra, Utpal Dutt and Badal Sircar, who used theater as a tool for social change.

Winners, Runner-Ups and Honorable Mentions will receive Laurels and Prizes.

Short Film Competition to be held in Chhayanat (31 March - 4 April, 2025).

Rules:

• The Short Film can be of any genre and any language.

• The Film must be a MP4 or MOV file given through a screener link (Screener, Google Drive, Vimeo or any other downloadable link).

• The Film must be subtitled, (not required if English). The subtitles should be preferably embedded into the film or given as a separate SRT file.

• The duration should not be more than 20 minutes.

• The director of the film should be a student of any College or University or Institute or Film School.

• The film should not be publicly available in any streaming platform, internet or have a theatrical release before 4 April, 2025. It doesn't have to be a premiere and can be submitted to other film festivals.

• There can be multiple entries from the same Institute/College/University.

• The teams, which will be selected, will be notified before 16th March and those films will be screened during the span of the festival at either of the festival venues (Dr. Triguna Sen Memorial Hall or K.P. Basu Memorial Hall). You will receive laurels and prizes.

• The decision taken by the organizing committee will be considered final.

  

 
  

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