Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur delivered a stark warning to Hollywood studios and tech giants at WAVES Film Bazaar, declaring that artificial intelligence will trigger the collapse of traditional entertainment industry hierarchies...

Leading Indian filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani drew a full house at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with a dynamic session unpacking how writing and editing shape a film’s emotional core,...

Tokyo-based filmmaker Anshul Chauhan is expanding his independent production banner Kowatanda Films into India, with horror feature “Nava” marking the company’s first local production. The project reunites Chauhan with actress Shweta...

Avani Films has rolled out a new documentary slate featuring two projects nearing completion and a science series in development. The production company’s lineup includes feature documentaries “Comedians in Bars” and...

Microdramas are moving into a new phase of global expansion, industry leaders said at the WAVES Film Bazaar, pointing to evolving genres, rising male viewership, institutional support in Europe and surging...

Three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo, Indian music legend Sonu Nigam and pioneering Chinese American rapper MC Jin have partnered with former Warner Music Asia co-president Jonathan Serbin to launch Pacific Music Group,...

Fae Pictures is ramping up its production activity with multiple projects spanning horror, television and documentary as president Shant Joshi participated in a producers’ development program. Joshi was selected as one...

Indian actor Anupam Kher brought a mix of humor, grit and unvarnished honesty to his International Film Festival of India (IFFI) masterclass, “Giving Up Is Not a Choice,” holding a...