In celebration of Fare Cinema 2024, the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai and Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Mumbai present the fifth episode of the second season of “Aperitivo Italiano”, where cinema serves as a bridge to enhance and strengthen the cultural relations between Italy and India. This unique filmmaking initiative is in partnership with creative partners Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) and Whistling Woods International, two of the premier film schools in Italy and India.
Inspired by Giuseppe Tornatore’s Oscar-winning classic, “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso”, four filmmaking graduates from these two esteemed institutions will script, shoot and edit Two Short Films, which will be showcased at the Aperitivo premiere.
This event includes the following panel of industry professionals:
- Priyanka Khanna, writer, author, and editor, who will moderate the discussion.
- Prajakta Koli (alias Mostlysane), actress.
- Priyanka Ghose, producer.
- Rangita Pritish Nandy, producer.
- Sayani Gupta, actress.
- Saransh Goila, chef.
- The four graduates who will be creating the short films: Giulia Destro, Shri Krishna Venugopalan, Leonardo Marziali e Twisa Mookerjee.
The discussion culminates with a special message from Maestro Giuseppe Tornatore himself, addressing all participants, particularly the students.
Date and Venue:
Saturday 15th June
IF.BE Ice Factory
6:30 p.m.
Event by invitation only.