Agra To Host International Film Festival For The First EVER Time

Films from 10 countries across the world would be showcased at the first-ever ‘Global Taj International Film Festival’ in Agra from November 15 to 17.

Festival director Suraj Tiwari, whose maiden directorial venture “I am Zero” was widely appreciated, told IANS: “We have received entries from some 10 countries till now. The final screening will have films from India and six other counties. These short films, animations, documentaries and music videos are based on contemporary concerns and social causes.”

The jury will make the final selection for awards in different categories. In addition, an award honouring Dada Saheb Phalke and another dedicated to Dada Saheb’s wife Saraswatibai, the first female technician of India, will be given to a female technician every year, starting this year for contribution to Indian cinema.

Tiwari said during the three-day festival, a large number of film producers, representatives of various production houses, writers, actors from different countries will visit the Taj city.