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Ronnie Screwvala signs 7 new filmmakers for his lineup of projects

One of the leading filmmakers Ronnie Screwvala, who has previously headed UTV India, is set to bring an electric mix of engrossing stories in coming few years. The producer has taken a step closer to achieving his goals by signing seven new directors. Anand Tiwari, Akarsh Khurana, Sneha Taurani, Aditya Dhar, Vandana Kataria, Vasan Bala and Amit Joshi are some of the names who will be working closely with Screwvala to tell stories which we have never seen before on the celluloid.

Talking about the new directors and their work, first we have Anand Tiwari. Anand is a multi-talented artist. He is a stage actor, writer and director who has been part of films like Udaan and Go Goa Gone. He has assisted Anurag Basu on Jagga Jasoos along with helming Y-Films’ web series Bang Baaja Baarat. Amit Joshi, on the other hand, has written the critically acclaimed film Trapped. Vasan Bala is also a writer and assistant director known for films like Raman Raghav 2.0 and The Lunchbox.


Vandana Kataria has worked as a production designer for Dibakar Banerjee's films like Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, Shanghai and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye. Aditya Dhar has written movies like Aakrosh and Tezz.

Sneha Taurani is Ramesh Taurani’s daughter and has worked as an assistant director for movies like Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, Murder 2 and Wake Up Sid. Last but not the least is Akarsh Khurana. He is a writer who has written 4 movies including U Me Aur Hum, Kites, Krrish and Krrish 3.

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British Asian filmmakers gain rare access to China’s entertainment industry at Third Shanghai London Screen Industry Forum

UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios

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British Asian filmmakers gain rare access to China’s entertainment industry at Third Shanghai London Screen Industry Forum

Highlights:

  • Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
  • Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
  • Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
  • Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
  • Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.

The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.

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