Assam's Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup For Its 8th Edition

Guwahati: The highly anticipated eighth edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) is set to captivate audiences in Assam’s Guwahati from December 14 to December 17, 2023. Festival Director Tanushree Hazarika on Thursday officially announced the dates of the mega event at a press conference, highlighting an impressive array of feature films, documentaries, and short films that will unfold in the state capital Guwahati. 


The festival promises engaging discussions and conversations with industry stalwarts, providing aspiring filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to interact and learn from experienced professionals in specially curated masterclasses, as per a press release. 


“BVFF is a celebration of stories that ignite hearts and inspire minds. We aim to be a catalyst, fostering meaningful cinema, connecting diverse talents, and promoting the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of northeast India. We envision a future where the northeastern region of India becomes a thriving hub for filmmaking, contributing effectively to the global cinematic tapestry with its unique stories and perspectives,” said Tanushree Hazarika. 


In a groundbreaking move, BVFF has already announced its collaboration with a leading Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform, allowing filmmakers to present their pitches directly to the OTT platform. This unprecedented opportunity has the potential to redefine the landscape for independent filmmakers, empowering them and elevating the standards of filmmaking while opening doors within the industry, the release said. 


This year, BVFF received a total of 200 plus film submissions, with approximately 120 originating from the northeast and the rest from all over India. The festival will be graced by esteemed personalities including Krishna DK, Prakash Jha, Tanuja Chandra, Leena Yadav, Adil Hussain, Ronnie Lahiri, Harshad Nalawade, Miransha Naik, Paban Haobam Kumar, Ketki Pandit, Sanjay Bhutiani, among others, it said. 


The eighth edition of BVFF will feature 30 selected movies from the over 200 entries received, panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and a workshop on introduction to filmmaking conducted in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, the release said. 


The eminent jury includes film editor Rita Meher, independent film critic and journalist Murtaza Ali Khan, acclaimed author, filmmaker and critic Utpal Datta and Professor and Director of the Centre for Performing Arts and Culture at Gauhati University Asha Kuthari Chaudhuri. 


The release further said that the BVFF aims to be the cradle of meaningful cinema and creativity in the northeastern region of India, showcasing not only natural beauty and picturesque locations but also a melting pot of cultures, talent, and creativity. 


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