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By Avleen AnandPicture Courtesy: Corkfilmfest.org This is all new for me. I have heard about the festival buzz, and I know how much it is important for artists and filmmakers to have a platform for their voice but to closely witnessing something is altogether a different feel. I almost questioned myself as a filmmaker and my existence!
There are so many film festivals happening around the globe and as an artist and filmmaker we wonder what's the point! what is the purpose of having these festivals? What are its benefits? Trust me, if you want to find a concrete answer, go to film festival, be a part of it and share that experience. Cinema brings diversity. It's an art which should be consumed by people all around the globe irrespective of any language. I know in today's time with globalization and digitalization taking the control over quality content and making it more entertaining and all about box office, but there are people who literally want to look at the cinema with different angle or should I say look at the world and intense issues with contrasting perspective. Over the years, audience has developed a critical view regarding cinema and their likes or dislikes about it. I watched it on television or Instagram the red carpet, the media representation of film festivals, all glamorous and paparazzi but I have been blessed this time. Cork International Film Festival has given me this opportunity to look at the amazing films by artist around the globe, have direct conversation about their craft and the efforts that has been into making such fulfilling cinema but also volunteering as a part of the festivals' team. The atmosphere created by the festival is warm and friendly that, you feel you are doing something for the community and cherry on top, you are being aware of the responsibility you have towards your process to which I mean the literature of cinema and its impact on people. I happened to watch The Ghost of Richard Harris, a true Irishman and his journey through a different lens. His story has been shown through his son's perspective. The Dumbledore I knew, will be a Dumbledore for me but now there is a slight shift in my viewfinder (all in a good way). The documentary by Adrian Sibley, was an attempt to present the Irish actor in a most truthful and honorary way. One will see a passionate storytelling by a filmmaker definitely. The theatre was full, and I could just hear the applaud in the end and there was a sense of contentment in me, hard to explain but yes. I am equally excited for the Industry Day which is going to happen on 17th November followed by two movies. There will be discussion about new industry trends, insights, filmmaking process and the support for emerging Irish Filmmakers. Never leave an opportunity to learn something. 18th November is all about Docu Day Live where industry experts will shed a light on shift in trends when it comes to Non-Fiction. If you are interested, why not to hop into one and get the best out of it! For me, the finest part of festival is watching people coming in enthusiastically for the love of cinema, the craft and to appreciate the efforts that has been invested by the filmmaker and his/her team. The celebration of various culture and creativity is what cinema is all about. To my Filmmakers and Artist, There is a community out there looking for you and your work and I feel ......I WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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