'Mrs’. Director Arati Kadav Joins FilmKaravan sponsored Bandra Film Festival’s Advisory Board

Bandra Film Festival BFF operated and sponsored by FilmKaravan has announced acclaimed filmmaker Arati Kadav as the newest member of its Advisory Board Arati who is known for her distinctive voice in Indian cinema will be joining the team to help shape Bandra Film Festivals vision of championing bold independent storytelling and nurturing a vibrant film community online and offlineArati Kadav has earned widespread acclaim for films including Mrs 2023 Cargo 2019 and 55 kmsec 2020 Her addition to the Advisory Board marks another significant step in FilmKaravanrsquos mission to create meaningful platforms for independent filmmakers while fostering conversations around contemporary cinemaSpeaking about joining the Advisory Board Arati Kadav Writer Director Filmmaker said I am very passionate about short films and independent films as they are a significant way through which new voices new ideas enter our industry Itrsquos amazing that the Bandra Film Festival is going strong for so many years now and providing an amazing platform to many filmmakers and amazing opportunities for viewers to discover great films which they had otherwise not found I am extremely delighted to join the festival as an Advisory Board member and hope we can bring the spotlight on amazing unique filmsrdquoFilmKaravan and Arati Kadav have had a longstanding association hinged on shared creative vision amplifying independent storytelling Kadavrsquos directorial venture Uss Paar marked the opening of the festival in its launch year 2021 FilmKaravan has also distributed her films like Cargo and Time Machine on platforms like TVOD and OTTPooja Kohli Taneja Festival Director Bandra Film Festival shared Bandra Film Festival was envisioned as a yearround home for meaningful cinema where exceptional films can continue to be discovered and celebrated beyond the constraints of traditional festival timelines From uncovering overlooked gems and revisiting remarkable works from the past to championing fresh voices and unconventional narratives our mission is to ensure that powerful stories find the audiences they deserve We believe that every film has a journey and every filmmaker deserves the opportunity to connect with new audiences At its heart Bandra Film Festival is not just a platform for filmsit is a space where storytellers audiences and ideas come together to keep the spirit of cinema alive throughout the yearContinuing its expansion across Mumbai Bandra Film Festival will next host a specially curated screening at Houdini Lower Parel on 13th July 7pm The evening will feature three thriller and suspense short films perfectly aligned with the vibe of Houdini Amar Aaj Marega Hindi directed by Rajat Kariya Full amp Final HindiEnglish directed by Sohit Khanna and Click HindiEnglish directed by Ojas Deshpande The screening reflects BFFrsquos programming philosophy of curating genrethemefocused experiences that encourage audience engagement and postscreening conversationsSonali Bawa Malhotra Head of FilmKaravan At FilmKaravan we are passionate about supporting independent cinema and creating opportunities for emerging and promising filmmakers to showcase their work Our collaborations with unique venues help us create immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond screenings fostering a vibrant and welcoming community of filmmakers artists and film enthusiasts united by their love for storytelling Through every screening discussion and collaboration our goal is to strengthen connections within the filmmaking community and inspire a deeper appreciation for the art of storytellingIn its bid to create a dynamic ecosystem alongside onground initiatives BFF is steadily building a strong digital presence as well for independent filmmakers through collaborations with platforms such as Pocket Films expanding the shelf life and distribution channels for each filmNamrata Grewal Marketing and Programming Bandra Film Festival Films are showcased through fortnightly releases on our channel as well as immersive physical screenings Filmmakers connect with us through our website and social media platforms We strongly believe that every story whether one minute or thirty has something meaningful to say to spark engagement encourage conversation and offer audiences a rich and memorable cinematic experienceAbout FilmKaravan FilmKaravan is a new age production house dedicated to championing visionary voices and emerging talent developing distinctive highquality content rooted in Indian stories for audiences worldwide Its debut series Delhi Crime Netflix premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in the Indie Episodic category and went on to win the Best Drama Series at the 48th International Emmy Awards marking Indiarsquos first win in the category The critically acclaimed second season was released in August 2022 while Season 3 released in November 2025FilmKaravanrsquos first feature film lsquoWhat Are the Oddsrsquo coproduced with Abhay Deol premiered as the closing night gala film at the 2019 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and was released on Netflix in May 2020 to widespread acclaimwwwfilmkaravancomAbout Bandra Film Festival Since itrsquos inception in 2021 Bandra Film Festival BFF is an independent film platform dedicated to discovering showcasing and championing emerging and established filmmakers from India and around the world Through year round theme based curated online screenings communitydriven events and experiential onground programming BFF creates opportunities for independent stories to find audiences while fostering meaningful free flowing conversations around cinema Having showcased over 180 films and counting across its digital and physical platforms BFF continues to build an inclusive community that celebrates creative excellence artistic freedom and the power of storytellingwwwbandrafilmfestivalcom

'Mrs’. Director Arati Kadav Joins FilmKaravan sponsored Bandra Film Festival’s Advisory Board

Other Articles

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Buzz / Article / 'Mrs’. Director Arati Kadav Joins FilmKaravan sponsored Bandra Film Festival’s Advisory Board

'Mrs’. Director Arati Kadav Joins FilmKaravan sponsored Bandra Film Festival’s Advisory Board

Other Articles

Mid-Day Fast