Category Archives: Indian Cinema

Terence Lewis Shares 5 Things to Remember When You’re Working Towards Your Goal

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Whistling Woods International

During an immersive session at the 5th Veda cultural hub, Terence Lewis shared some invaluable insight on how to embark on the road to success. Sharing stories of his humble beginnings in Mumbai to the sheer passion and drive for … Continue reading →

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Anupam Kher on His Journey & Acting at Whistling Woods International

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Whistling Woods International

“I don’t take myself seriously and that is my biggest strength,” said Anupam Kher during the irrevocably immersive session he conducted at the 5th Veda. An iconic figure in Indian cinema, with over 500 films since he emerged in the … Continue reading →

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Film Forum with the Team of Filmistaan

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Whistling Woods International

The team of Filmistaan was with us to interact with our students to share some experiences and insights as gained while working on a real project. The team comprised of the Director of the film, Nitin Kakkar, Actors, Sharib Hashmi … Continue reading →

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Importance of Color Palette in the film!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Whistling Woods International

Just by watching a single frame of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ you can tell that it’s a Wes Anderson movie. This is because of its symmetrical compositions, saturated color pallet and typically 70’s styling. Every film has its own way … Continue reading →

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Subhash Ghai’s 70 mm Plans!

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

The Show Man on Hindi Cinema – Subhash Ghai plans to transform Entertainment into a much Bigger Experience with his decision to venture into the exhibition business. After Production & Distribution, the Filmmaker decides to make a chain of multiplexes … Continue reading →

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Horror – A Pure Play Of Mind

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

Amongst all the Genres that are prevalent in the industry, horror is that one type which elicit extreme emotions, namely fear, disgust & terror. All it does is make us involved in a ghastly situation which is supernatural & supports … Continue reading →

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Jean-Luc Godard – Life Uncut

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

“I pity the French Cinema because it has no money. I pity the American Cinema because it has no ideas.” A French Filmmaker born in the year 1930, founder of New Wave & the one who challenged the conventions of … Continue reading →

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Indian Cinema – Million Stories & One Canvas

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

Cinema – a word which is not just restricted to mere entertainment but an art of expression which conveys million emotions. It’s a myth that Indian Cinema is just about Bollywood, but there are films which are far beyond commercialization. … Continue reading →

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“Abuses, accents and language are mandatory to create the distinction of characters in my movies,” says Sudhir Mishra to the students of Whistling Woods International

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

The students at Whistling Woods International were thrilled to have a master class with Sudhir Mishra, renowned director, scriptwriter and well known for his critically acclaimed movies like ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’ and his latest, ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’. … Continue reading →

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AVATAR – Technological Cult

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Whistling Woods International

As it is said that legends cannot by recreated nor can they be destroyed! Avatar is one such legendary creation crafted by James Cameron who actually waited for more than 15 years to make AVATAR simply because the technology he … Continue reading →

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