‘Hearsay’ Is Biggest Winner at India’s Inaugural Doc Film Bazaar
variety.comNaman Ramachandran India’s Doc Film Bazaar, which is part of the Mumbai International Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of its inaugural edition.
The awards, sponsored by Prasad Lab, are aimed at supporting post-production efforts, particularly in digital intermediate (DI) services. “Hearsay” by Sraman Chatterjee and Meghla Dasgupta received the top honor with a free DI and 4K output for 50 hours.
This 108-minute feature, set in Kolkata, delves into the revival of Tapan Theatre by capturing the essence of four actors working on a play amidst the historical venue’s resurrection post-COVID. “I’m Not Home” directed by Naveen Pun and edited by Abhro Banerjee, and “Where is My Home?” by Digvijay Thorat and Ashwini Dharmale with editor Abhijeet Sable, both earned appreciation awards.
These projects will receive a 50% discount on DI services. “I’m Not Home” is a 148-minute narrative about Shau, a former Mumbai Mafia member, now living as a nomad, while “Where is My Home?” is a 60-minute Marathi -language film highlighting the familial and societal challenges faced by an elderly woman seeking stability.
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