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Mumbai, 14th November, 2011: With the clear target of egging on fresh film-makers, artists and their work and also, to promote the arts and media culture among the general public through independent film, video and new media,The UFO 0110 International Digital Film Festival is now open for entries from across the world.  UFO 0110 IDFF is India’s only film festival to recognise and promote “different cinema”.  It will take place from the 23rd of February to the 1st of March 2012 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.  Entries will be open until 20th December 2011

This is a historic year in the journey of the film festival because companies Mediaguru and QED join Ekaa Films as Partners and UFO Moviez India Limited is now the title sponsor.   And because of these associations, this year The UFO 0110 International Digital Film Festival is set to be bigger and, if we may presumptuously add, much better.  The UFO 0110 International Digital Film Festival is an annual film festival and it is the only festival that travels across 11 cities in India.  In its last edition, it was held in New Delhi and Mumbai. The jury members of the festival were renowned directors Anurag Kashyap, Sudhir Misra and Rajan Khosa, and Film maker and Festival Director Madhureeta Anand and the well known versatile actress Tabu. Many internationally acclaimed movies were screened in this festival. These included THE WHITE DIAMOND” a film By Auteur Werner Herzog, THE CORPORATION By  Mark Achbar & Jennifer Abbot, Canada; CHARLIE WHITE By Samuel P Abrahams, UK; THE GATES OF HEAVEN By Lucy Lee, UK; POLISH YOUR SHOES By Sam Huntley, UK are some of the most appreciated movies that were screened last year.

The films that will be accepted in the festival will be films shot on the Digital format as it is the format that encourages and helms new thought and styles of filmmaking. Added to that, it can be very inexpensive and at the same time it can deliver comparable quality to conventional formats. This format has brought in a new visual language to the world of moving images. The festival will see awards in various genres of feature films, short films, animation, documentaries and student films. And if this isn’t exhilarating enough, there will also be a competition for digital art. Two more exciting competitions, ‘Films shot on mobile phones’ and ‘Film in one week’ will be held during the duration of the festival capturing the spirit and essence of digital filmmaking. All details are available on www.0110idff.com.

UFO 0110 IDFF has made a call for the entries from across the world. The number of expected entries is around 800 to 1000 and expected number of films to be screened is around 110. The number of countries to participate in this festival will be approximately 35. The entry to the film festival is very simple and one can fill the form online or download the PDF form by visiting the event’s website: www.0110idff.com. For submission, one needs to mail required material related to the film along with the submission form to 0110 International Digital Film Festival, B-243, Third Floor, Chattarpur Enclave Phase II, New Delhi 110074. All the details related to the material, to be submitted, are available at www.0110idff.com.

Speaking on the occasion Ms. Madhureeta Anand, Festival Director, UFO 0110 IDFF and Film director, said, “Last time the festival was a huge success. And this time we have raised the bar. We are looking forward to showcase the best, innovative and new talent before the audience. At the core of this festival, lies the spirit of Independence and a yearning to break any binding structures.  The only stricture is quality; the high quality of thought and execution. The buzzwords are new, innovative and cutting edge.”

Commenting on UFO’s association with the festival, Rajesh Mishra, CEO Indian Operations, UFO Moviez, said “An increasing number of films are being shot in the digital format both in India and globally.  UFO Moviez is proud to be associated with this film festival, which encourages and rewards promising talent.”

This year several well known film industry professionals from India and around the world will be jury members and the list of jury members will be announced soon.

About EKAA FILMS Pvt. Ltd

Ekaa Films was set up by filmmaker Madhureeta Anand. She set up the company so that she could independently produce and direct her films. Under the Ekaa films banner, Madhureeta has made films on subjects ranging from religion, travel, art and culture and a film on child abuse. The genres range from documentary, music videos, fiction short films and art installations. And most recently feature films. For further information please log on to www.ekaafilms.com

About Madhureeta Anand

Madhureeta Anand is an independent and award winning filmmaker since 1995. She shifted her field of work from mainstream television production to documentary filmmaking. She has directed and produced many documentary films and series. Most of her work explored the areas of culture, religion and anthropology. Her other films looked at the issues of education in India and child abuse. Many of her films have been telecast on international channels like BBC, Channel 4, Discovery and National Geographic. Her first commercial feature film Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye released in February 2009.

About The 0110 International Digital Film Festival

The 0110 International Digital Film Festival is an annual event showcasing cutting edge digital films from around the world. The mission is to take the digital art and film movement forward and provide fresh and innovative content to the viewers and create a space for new styles of form and content that can become the resource pool for filmmakers in South Asia and the rest of the world. It is also the congregating point for all film and video aficionados and lovers. It is the only Film Festival in India that travels to eleven cities in India. For further information, please log on to www.0110idff.com.

About UFO Moviez India Ltd

UFO Moviez, the world’s largest satellite delivered digital cinema network, has revolutionized the way films are distributed and exhibited throughout India.  Presently, UFO has a base of more than 2,700 digital screens, spread across more than 1300 cities in 26 states of India.  UFO has so far released more than 3,863 films in 29 languages and has conducted more than 8.2 million shows. 

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