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Behind the Scenes of F5IFF’24: The Village That Built a Festival
At the heart of this support stood the National Library of India (NLI), which emerged as a foundational partner of the festival. Breaking away from bureaucratic hesitations and administrative conventions, NLI extended not just its prestigious auditorium as the main venue, but also generously opened up its guest house for visiting filmmakers, jury members, performers, and organisers. “We can never repay the indebtedness we have to NLI,” said Sourav De, the festival director. The generosity came despite early reservations. It was through the personal intervention of Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, Director General of NLI, and Siva Prasad Senapati, Principal Information and Library Officer, that the festival cleared logistical and procedural hurdles smoothly. Their vision transformed a space of scholarship into one of storytelling.
By Fest5 News9 months ago in 01
F5IFF2025 Draws Global Attention as the World’s Only International Film Festival on Environment and Climate Change. AI-Generated.
With over 375 submissions from more than 60 countries, this year’s edition places a strong spotlight on environmental awareness and heritage conservation through the powerful medium of cinema. Filmmakers from across continents have come forward to share stories of ecological urgency, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
By Fest5 News9 months ago in 01
