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Democrats' surprise win in Texas sends shock waves through GOP race for U.S. Senate
Sen. John Cornyn's allies say the GOP's surprising loss in a recent state legislative special election is yet another sign that making…
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WAVES Film Bazaar’s Screenwriters Lab Emerges as Vital Development Pipeline for Indian Cinema: ‘Nothing Is More Important Than the Filmmaker’s Voice’
The National Film Development Corporation’s Screenwriters Lab at the WAVES Film Bazaar has established itself as a crucial launching pad…
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‘Ramayana’ Aims to Set New Global Benchmark for VFX, Director Reveals at WAVES Film Bazaar
Nitesh Tiwari said his upcoming “Ramayana,” described as India’s most expensive film, is being built to deliver a level of visual scale…
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Shekhar Kapur Warns Studios Face Collapse as AI Democratizes Filmmaking at WAVES Film Bazaar
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur delivered a stark warning to Hollywood studios and tech giants at WAVES Film Bazaar, declaring that…
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Microdramas ‘Here to Stay,’ Say WAVES Film Bazaar Panelists as Budgets, Genres and Markets Rapidly Evolve
Microdramas are moving into a new phase of global expansion, industry leaders said at the WAVES Film Bazaar, pointing to evolving genres,…
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WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Wraps With Awards for ‘Kakthet,’ ‘Ulta’ and AI Filmmaking Innovation
India’s premier film market concluded its five-day run in Goa with a closing ceremony on Nov. 24 that celebrated emerging voices in…
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Kiran Rao’s Kindling Pictures Backs Bosco Bhandarkar’s ‘Shadow Hill’ at WAVES Film Bazaar
Kiran Rao‘s production banner Kindling Pictures is backing commercial director Bosco Bhandarkar’s feature directorial debut “Shadow Hill:…
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WAVES Film Bazaar Unveils Two New Awards to Boost Filmmaking Support
Two new awards, UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Film Award for the Best Co-Production Market Project and the Matchbox Gap Award for…
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Bird Flu Epidemic Immigrant Drama ‘Feather Men’ Bows at WAVES Film Bazaar
Immigrant drama “Feather Men” (Khoriya), the debut feature from Delhi-based filmmaker Vishwendra Singh, has been selected for the…
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Vikramaditya Motwane Boards Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Teacher’s Pet’ as EP, Taps Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy to Direct – WAVES Film Bazaar
BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy is set to direct “Teacher’s Pet,” a coming-of-age comedy set in an all-girls Catholic…
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New Zealand Sweetens Film Incentives, Eyes India Co-Production Revival – WAVES Film Bazaar
The New Zealand Film Commission is mounting a push into the Indian market, unveiling enhanced incentive packages while seeking to…
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‘Andhadhun’ Producer Matchbox Backs Film Adaptation of Honor Killing True Story ‘Shamed’ – WAVES Film Bazaar
Matchbox Shots, the Mumbai-based banner behind “Andhadhun,” “Monica O My Darling” (Netflix) and “Scoop” (Netflix), is backing “Shamed,” an…
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‘Wolf Dog’ French Producers Board WAVES Film Bazaar Ladakhi Project ‘Idiot’
Emerging Ladakhi filmmaker Stenzin Tankyong, whose shorts “Sekool” and “Last Days of Summer” (Rotterdam 2023) have screened widely on the…
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Devashish Makhija-Backed Crime Drama ‘What Remains Unsaid’ Makes WAVES Film Bazaar Debut
“What Remains Unsaid,” a project that enjoys the backing of Indian auteur Devashish Makhija (“Joram,” “Bhonsle”), has debuted at the WAVES…
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India’s WAVES Film Bazaar Kicks Off With New Cash Grant
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off the 19th edition of its industry market — now rebranded as WAVES Film…
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M5 Entertainment Launches Global Film Fund With Inaugural Award at India’s WAVES Film Bazaar (EXCLUSIVE)
Filmmaker and producer Sonya V. Kapoor is partnering with Amrita Mendonza to establish the M5 Entertainment Global Film Fund, which is…
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James Allen’s Sculptural Waves Collection Will Bring Fluidity and Instant Chicness to Your Engagement Ring
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Shop…
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Trump Waves Around News Printouts Rather Than Talk About Ukraine War
Instead, Roberts released a video on X Thursday in support of Carlson and Fuentes, calling the former “a close friend of the Heritage…
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Neuroscientists have a new stress hack: Spend 36 minutes listening to your own brain waves
Spending just 36 minutes listening to your own brain waves, over four sessions, can reduce stress and anxiety, according to a new study by…
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French wine production hit by summer heat waves and wildfires
Output is projected to be 37.4 million hectolitres, down from an August estimate of as much as 42.5 million hectolitres France expects…
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China's huge navy is expanding at breakneck speed - will it rule the waves?
Laura BickerChina correspondent, Dalian, China "Socialism is good…" a pensioner warbles into a portable karaoke mic, slightly off-key and…
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Hurricane Erin's high waves thrash coast of North Carolina
Watch: International Space Station captures striking view of Hurricane Erin Hurricane Erin is soaking parts of coastal North Carolina as…
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Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor Spearheads WIF India Partnership With WAVES Bazaar for Women-Led Delegation at Toronto (EXCLUSIVE)
Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is taking her advocacy for women in Indian cinema to the Toronto International Film…
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Shakira Leads Mermaid Waves Summer Hair Trend at the 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour'
Shakira shook more than just her hips on Monday night at her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour stop in Los Angeles; she whipped her…