Festival to honour the arts
Posted on: 19/Jul/2014 10:44:32 AM
The Crafts Council of India — founded in 1964 by Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay is organizing Crafts Film Festival, anchored by Suhasini Mani Rathnam, on July 26. The day-long festival, to be held at the Russian Cultural Centre, will showcase award-winning films highlighting artisanal traditions like Ghond art, Phad paintings and Athangudi tile-making.
Panel discussions will follow the screenings, with eminent journalists, films personalities and craft experts participating in dialogue to be moderated by Ms. Rathnam.
A one-minute film contest, ‘Moving Art – films on Craft’, open to the public, is another attraction initiated to engage the younger demographic. The winners will have their movies screened at the festival and will win generous cash prizes. The festival is a first of its kind for the city and if successful, may be conducted on a yearly basis. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/the-craftscouncilofindia.
