Indie Film

DIFF founders Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam on the festival's sixth edition, and what sets it apart

Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, the filmmaker couple who founded DIFF in 2012, spoke with us about running a film festival, staying local while welcoming the world, and what makes their festival different.

Firstpost at Sundance: From Velvet Buzzsaw to Photograph, a look at the films set to premiere

Here is all you need to know about Sundance 2019, America's largest independent film festival.

From Blood Simple to Fargo to The Big Lebowski: A look at the most memorable films from the Coen brothers

To celebrate the legendary filmmaking duo of Joel and Ethan Coen, we take a look at some of their greatest films from Blood Simple to Inside Llewyn Davis.

Pickurflick, digital platform for indie filmmakers, partners with Life of Pi actor Adil Hussain

Adil will be the chief guest at the event, which will also be attended by Pickurflick founder and CEO Abhishek Sinha and National Award-winning filmmaker Utpal Borpujari.

Turup: Chess, caste, religion come together in this film to make a compelling point

Chess, casteism and religion come together in a compelling cocktail in Ektara Collective's film Turup | #FirstCulture

Filmmaker Reema Sengupta on Counterfeit Kunkoo, India's sole entry at Sundance 2018

Writer-director Reema Sengupta discusses the issues, themes and relevance of her Sundance-selected short film, Counterfeit Kunkoo | #FirstCulture

Reservoir Dogs turns 25: How Quentin Tarantino inspired a generation of indie filmmakers

After debuting to mixed reviews at the Sundance Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino's first film, Reservoir Dogs, released on October 23, 1992. 25 years since its release, the film is widely regarded as a touchstone in indie cinema.

Meet FTII student Payal Kapadia, whose film Afternoon Clouds, was selected for Cannes 2017

Payal Kapadia is the director of Afternoon Clouds, the only Indian film to compete at Cannes 2017. She is also the only FTII student whose film has gone to the prestigious festival.

Indie film Masaan wows Cannes audience, gets 5-minute long standing ovation

Masaan, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and received a five-minute long standing ovation at the end.

China tries to clamp down on independent films

Chinese authorities have disrupted an independent film school, shut down two film festivals and harassed organizers of a third in recent months, say independent filmmakers, who see the actions as part of a general clampdown on freedom of expression.