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Telugu Independent CinmaA Discussion
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First things first
What we are not
We are not fighting against the mainstreamIndustry
We are not against commercial cinema
We are not a parallel cinema
What can we be An organized movement towards renewing an
artistic cinematic framework
A support group for all the independent film
makers
A group which shares knowledge and resources
among the members
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The beginning Importance of todays gathering
This is definitely a good beginning
The agenda for todays meeting
Independent Cinema What is it?
Current Situation in India and Andhra
Current trends in other countries and states w.r.tIndy
Cinema
Challenges
Venue
Audience
Sustainability of the movement
Hurdles
Independent Filmmakers Society
Registration
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Current situation Indie Cinema is non-existent
India Andhra
Almost every Telugu film is an Independent cinema
Artistic vision ? No such thing exists
Indie cinema is not short films alone Indie cinema is not
documentaries alone
We also need feature length Indie cinema &
we can do it It is going to be an everyday struggle
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Challenges Oh Audience, Where Art Thou?
Do we have audience for Indie Cinema Who are the audience?
How do we create audience?
Indie cinema is not documentary
Money Money and Money
Investment
Return on Investment
Actors,Technicians and Equipment Where to find talent
Where and how to rent/buy equipment
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Challenges (Contd) Venues
The venues are many but how do we make use ofthem
Film Clubs
Television
before a feature
Internet
Home video Direct to DVD
Screening
Screening in theaters as an omnibus collection
Sustainability
Why should I come back to your next meeting?
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Way forward Membership drive
Registration of society Organize a place to operate from
Future plans.
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Thank You
