Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Watts and Satish Reddy walked the Cannes Red Carpet

The Cannes Film Festival 2016 began with a bang where beautiful and talented people are convening to celebrate the string of movie debuts with glamorous red carpet walks and even more glamorous parties. Hundreds of celebs have walked those famed Cannes red carpet steps, here’s a look at the celebs who were at the top of the fashion game at the French Riviera this year. Hollywood Stylish stars including Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Watts and Bella Hadid everyone’s was with their best red carpet look. Actress Julia Roberts looked stunning in black Armani Prive haute couture while Actress Blake Lively was spotted with her blue Versace thigh-high silt gown. Actress Jessica Chastain made a fashion statement in a yellow strapless gown by Armani Prive, Actress Marion Cotillard struck gold in a full sleeve gown by Dior, Model Kate Moss was sensational in a creation by Halston and Actress Julianne Moore walked the Croisette in a trailing black Givenchy outfit while Hollywood rock the red carpet Bollywood set ablaze with their sexy and sensuous avatar. Clemence Poesy in Repossi earrings and rings, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adele Exarchopolous in Louis Vuitton and Elle Fanning.

French Producer Sonia Zhang was seen wearing the black long gown and walking the Red Carpet with Satish Reddy Managing Director of World News Network was looking elegant in Black Tuxedo with the blue bow tie.

“Film in Georgia” presented at Cannes festival exhibition With Satish Reddy Managing Director of World News Network

Actress Pooja Batra With Satish Reddy Managing Director of World News Network at Cannes

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore with Managing Director World News Network CSatish Reddy at 69th Cannes Film Festival, in France

“Make your film in UP” policy showcased at Cannes

Uttar Pradesh is all set to mark in International market as after Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s new film policy “Make your film in UP” which has drawn many film producers to the state. And now after creating buzz and waves in Bollywood, Uttar Pradesh’s film policy emerging a new destination for filmmakers, the state government is promoting its cinema policy at the Indian pavilion of Cannes International Film Festival. The UP Film Development Council promoting its cinema policy to all well-known producers and directors of the World. Many Producer and director have shown their keen interest in UP state. Countries like Canada , France , UK, USA has expressed their desire to work in the state.  This is the first time for Uttar Pradesh to attend any film festival and they are looking forward to partner with foreign filmmakers through their film development council for co-producing movies that will be shot in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council member, Mr. Vishal Kapoor met US, UK , Netherlands and Europe ‘s top filmmakers Reshen Lewis Smith , Christopher , Robert and Martin who came into the Indian pavilion to gain information about the UP policy for the new films.  Vishal Kapoor said, ” “UP’s participation in the international film festival will enhance the state’s image at the global platform. This will not only attract foreign tourists to UP but also increase job opportunities”.

Vishal also formed that the new hub of filmmaking credit goes to UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who not only understood the potential in this area but also prepared to its consistent policy. Thus, the result is outstanding and world cinema is changing attitudes towards the state. “There is tremendous scope to develop UP as an attractive movie shooting destination”, Vishal Added.

“Film in Georgia” presented at Cannes festival exhibition

Georgia who is rugged with its beautiful mountain scenery and the spectacular Black Sea coastline along with historic capital, the city has a vast array of cinematically attractive locations to entice International filmmakers and It seems that movie producers from Bollywood and Hollywood started taking note, for the Caucasus country offering to them. Recently at ongoing one of the most celebrated and influential Cannes International Film Festival hosted where Georgian stand for the newly launched government program- “Film in Georgia”. As Cannes provide a unique platform for the Georgian government, filmmakers and producers to once again acquaint international audience with high filming potential in Georgia and invite them to open up Georgia as a new filming destination in Eastern Europe offering 20-25% cash back on qualified expenses incurred in the country, a fusion of amazing locations, qualified crew, one stop shop principle for production services and much more.

The government has already started an aggressive marketing campaign for “Film in Georgia” program and among primary markets are India, US, China, France and Italy. Respectively during Cannes festival Indian producers had another chance to meet Georgian party and receive detailed information on the program. In fact, India was the first market where Ms. Ketevan Bochorishvili, vice minister of Economy and Sustainable Development paid a visit to introduce the new cash rebate system and a number of profound Indian producers held meetings with the government representative.

The Georgian Government organized the get-together party where a lot of delegation found Georgia as a very attractive and comfortable for film-shooting due to its compressed geographic landscape where high mountains, lowlands, and sea landscapes all are available at a short distance. Bollywood, Hollywood, and French producers were some of the film industry experts who recently came to Cannes to learn more about the Government of Georgia’s initiative to stimulate the local film sector by offering favorable conditions for local and international filmmakers.

Managing Director of World News Network Satish Reddy was seen discussing the upcoming projects with Mr David and his Georgian team, Davis said, “It has been a very good experience as we are getting Cannes as a huge platform for our newly launched government program and as Indian pavilion is very near so many Bollywood producers keen to work with Georgia. Others who were present at the event was Mr. Vivek Chib who is the line producer from Paris and was seen interacting with Georgian officials.

Enterprise Georgia already enjoys the first result of the recent marketing effort. The very first application registered for the cash rebate is an Indian movie. India’s top producers, brothers Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla will shoot their new romantic thriller “Machine” in Georgia! The entire movie will be shot in Georgia during 65 days in cooperation with the local “Betterfly” production company. The filmmakers camera will mostly capture the amazingly beautiful mountainous city of Mestia and the city of Batumi, the so-called “pearl” of the Black sea.

Actress Avika Gor and Actor Manish Raisinghani steals the show on Cannes Red Carpet

Every year Cannes Film Festival brings some of the world’s famous movie stars and filmmakers together under one roof and this time, Cannes red carpet has witnessed some of the stars coming out in numbers dressed in their finest, sheer gowns and daringly high-slit skirts. And a  new face has been added to the Indian contingent at the Cannes Film Festival this year. After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, the latest entrant is the television actress Avika Gor and Actor Manish Raisinghani was seen at the festival’s opening and launch their short movie poster. Beginning with the most awaited stars, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who marked her 15th year at the Cannes Film Festival with a touch of elegance and grace in a golden Ali Younes Couture gown. Red lips, red nails completed her glamorous look and fashionista Sonam Kapoor picked a dramatic white gown for her first red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival this year. And on the other hand, Actress Avika Gor was looking gorgeous in her new and exciting avatar after a long time and becoming the bell of the Cannes in her floor length Blue, one sided ball gown with less jewellery add to that a pair of natural nude shaded lips, eyes with sparkling make-up, her new short hair look which was curled to perfection added to her classy and cute avatar. And talking about Actor Manish Raisinghani the heartthrob is looking super hot in his black tuxedo with red bow tie charming away the crowd and photographers with his playful and fun nature. Both seem to be having a lot of fun with the people there interacting with the fans and the crowd flaunting their popular pinky finger gesture thus showing not just Bollywood but also Indian Television is at its popular best worldwide.

Actress Avika Gor and Actor Manish Raisinghani were seen at the Cannes Film Festival where they were here to represent the short film which has been selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival 2016 “Ankahee Baatein” stars Manish Raisinghani and Barkha Bisht while Avika Gor is the Creative Director of the movie which is Directed by Manav Bhinder. And to do a grand  poster launch of their other two short films.

 

Actress Pooja Batra showcases “One Under the Sun” trailer at Cannes Film Festival

Miss India 1993, Pooja Batra who set her Bollywood aspirations aside after she broke off to marry Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sonu Ahluwalia, was spotted having her moment under the sun in Cannes. Actress Pooja Batra, who was seen taking a stroll on the streets of Cannes and was dressed in a stylish outfit. The “Virasat” actress might be missing from Bollywood for quite some time now, but the lady is a known face internationally, who is settled in Los Angeles for over 10 years now, is excited about her Hollywood debut in which she essays the role of an astronaut. The International world premiere and the trailer launch of “One Under the Sun” took place at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival with had an overwhelming response where the star cast came to support actress Pooja Batra’s Hollywood debut. Executive Producer Sunny Vachher is proud to have brought Pooja this breakthrough role, “I always believed in Pooja, she has what it takes, a true go-getter, I know she will be a success, and proud to be a part of that”.

“One Under the Sun”  is the story of astronaut Kathryn Voss (Pooja Batra), a sole survivor of a disastrous space shuttle mission. As a distraught mother desperate to reunite with her terminally ill daughter, she becomes a wanted fugitive after discovering she possesses an extraordinary gift. “It is a very proud moment for me to play a lead in my first Hollywood film. It is a great role. In order to prepare for it, I needed to really dig deep into myself and my feelings to find honest inspiration. For my physical appearance, I took hints from Indian-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla and American astronaut Sunita Williams” Pooja Batra said.

Co-Director Vincent Tran was seen praising Pooja Batra for her hard work and dedication in the movie, he said, “Pooja Batra acting in One Under the Sun brings audiences on an emotional journey and challenges their notions of war. Pooja has turn out very well after taking so much break she was able to make you freeze by her acting.”

The trailer launch took place at the Indian Pavilion of Cannes Film Festival where Executive Producer Sunny Vachher, Isha Vachher, Thomas Pierce, Co-Director Riyanna Hartley, Managing Director of World News Network Satish Reddy, Co-Director Vincent Tran, Actress Pooja Batra, Actor Rich Paul, Executive Producer Mike LeBlanc were present along with many delegates from India and International film fraternity.

Actress Avika Gor and Actor Manish Raisinghani launch their Short Movie poster at the Cannes Film Festival

The 69th Cannes Film Festival takes its inspiration to all as it is about the film business. Cinema has always been a source of entertainment for every generation, but it also has the power to go beyond from its limits, as a platform for raising awareness on social and environmental issues, as our rousing future generations are learning from the examples of the generations before them and leave a positive legacy, and inspiring the films that will reflect the times we live in. Cannes has always aspired to be the most contentious and outspoken of the film festivals. Recently Television Actress Avika Gor and Actor Manish Raisinghani were seen at the Cannes Film Festival where their short movie has been selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival 2016 “Ankahee Baatein” stars Manish Raisinghani and Barkha Bisht while Avika Gor is the Creative Director of the movie which is Directed by Manav Bhinder.  Ankahee Baatein is the story of two people in the very busy city of Mumbai. The specialty about this film is that it is about everyone who has lost their relationship because of lack of conversation between a couple. The short film is about the unspoken conversation between a divorced couple. The duo has also launched two more short films  “Almost” and “When I Met Myself” posters by Hon’ble  Ambassador of India to France Dr.  Mohan Kumar and Lavanya Kumar First Secretary Cultural, Paris which has been appreciated by them.

Manish Raisinghani who was happy to be a part of Cannes Film Festival said, ” Our Short movie was officially been selected at Cannes short film corner and now another super exciting part comes in…. I am happy and glad to have our other two short film posters being launched here in Cannes out of which one is directed by my very dear friend n a super talented director Vidhi Ghodgaonkar and the other one is directed edited and produced by Avika and me… we are also the cinematographers of the film… both these films are super special for Avika, Vidhi and me for two major reasons.. one coz its happening in Cannes second Coz the super special people who are launching this Poster for us Mr Mohan Kumar and Mr. Lavanya Kumar and are adding value to all the hard work we put in to our films which we started as just a passion to make pure fans happy n now it has reached world level n their posters are being launched here at Cannes”.

Actress Avika Gor who is been a creative director at a very younger age said, “I am very happy that my movie poster was launched at Cannes by Hon’ble  Ambassador of India to France Dr.  Mohan Kumar and Lavanya Kumar First Secretary Cultural, Paris. It’s great to have a huge platform where people recognize your work. ‘Almost’ has been very close to my heart as it is a film by ‘AVIMAN’ Our fans gave me and Manish this name .. as we joke around calling ourselves the Abbas and Mastan as we have the same initials ..  Avika and Manish .. I believe Aviman can create magic together.. and we will and this is just the beginning ”

Also spotted there to bless the poster launch event and Avika and Manish was the great spiritual leader Mr Ephraim Issac who is also in Cannes to be felicitated for his achievements and also for the screening of the film made on his life…

Others presents at the event were Mr. Satyapaul Protocol Officer of Indian Embassy, Attache Cultural Paris Suresh Sharma, Managing Director of World News Network Satish Reddy and others.

Minister of State for I&B Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore promotes Film Industry at Cannes

Bollywood’s International success is a major example of the fact that Bollywood has become a desire of everyone. India is a particularly complex market, encompassing many languages and cultural phenomenon. Indian films are slowly gaining momentum in the International market and in a span of more than a decade, many Bollywood celebrities have become global faces who represent the jazzy and glamorous world of Hindi film industry abroad and had marked Bollywood’s foray into unexplored new markets such as China Eastern Africa, Korea, Japan Taiwan, and Romania. Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore who were present at the Cannes Film Festival  who had done the Inaugural session of the India Pavilion set up at Cannes Film Festival said , “The Film Facilitation Office set up by the government is a step towards facilitating single window clearance for filmmakers of both India and the world. The queries with respect to filmmaking in India like clearances will be done under one roof and also mentioned that central government will also encourage the States to provide a similar facility.”

The government has also instituted the Most Film Friendly State Award as part of the National Film awards with the objective of encouraging states to support the film industry.  Mr. Rathore stressed that the India Pavilion in Cannes is part of the Ministry’s efforts to provide the country’s filmmakers a forum to explore opportunities for co-production of films, syndication, and various funding options and also learn about the various technological changes taking place in the industry. The Minister also unveiled the Official Poster and Brochure of the 47th International Film Festival of India. Talking about the National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual effects Gaming and Comics planned to be set up, he said that while the government would focus on providing land and infrastructure, the private partners are welcome to partner this initiative with investment, technology and faculty. He said Rajamouli “Bahubali” movie was visually rich and technically sound with glitzy visual effects has emerged a new of hope for our Industry.

Others present were Dr.  Mohan Kumar, Hon’ble  Ambassador of India to France, Mr. Uday Shanker & CEO Star India   , Mr. Kishore Lulla, Executive Chairman , Eros International Media Ltd.  , L. Suresh , President , South Indian Film Exporters Association  & Mr. Sudhir Mishra renowned Film Maker & IFFI Screening Committee Member and Lavanya Kumar First Secretary Cultural, Paris.