'Film Telangana' an Overview !

[JayaPrakash Telangana]

Namasthe Telangana !

With the jubilant completion of 'Film Telangana 2013' I'm happy to share that one of the cinematographers, directors were offered their next project on the dias as the prize distribution was commencing. what more could i have asked for, I felt proud that my dream was fruiting definitely if not slowly. Which made me tread back in time when the idea struck back in 2008.

Every popular / commercial platform has given rise to a dissenting, independent platform & history has been the judge. 'Sundance Film Festival' was born on the dissenting grounds with the 'Academy Awards (Oscars)' & when film makers realized Sundance was not doing justice 'SLAMdance Film Festival' was born. Now there are thousands of film festivals around the world that cater to the hungry audience who crave for a healthy & creative cinema. 'Film Telangana'  was born in the same spirit, owing to the way Telugu film industry (TFI) has treated our Telangana artists & culture.

I myself being an aspiring film maker didn't find avenues where i could express myself through my works or meet like minded people, so I thought why wait for someone & why not start something on our own. During this time i was introduced to Varala Anand the then President of 'Karimnagar Film Society' (KaFiSO) a club which has been responsible for keeping alive a healthy film culture in Karimnagar for the past 30 years. Our brains stormed & my well wishers & friends in The States (who have always stood by me to support morally & Financially) emptied their pockets thus formed 'Film Telangana 2009'  [ you can find more pictures here https://plus.google.com/photos/112500607818148915909/albums?banner=pwa]. I almost wept when people contacted me saying 'they were so happy just because a platform stood for them & they didn't care whether they won or lost'.

The final battle of Telangana got the wind & the dynamics changed, everyone was focused on achieving Telangana. 'Film Telangana' had to be put on hold for sometime. Now that The Central government has announced the formation of the 29th state the importance of 'Film Telangana' is more than ever. Unlike other parts of the world there is a chance for both commercial & Independent cinema to strive together, to grow together, to cherish each other & to be built upon the foundation of Telangana Literature rather than using the moulds left over by the TFI.

With the same spirit I announced 'Film Telangana 2013'  was immediately supported by 'Telangana Netizens Forum' & media partners 'Deccan TV', 'Janam Sakshi' then joined by THMSA, 'Dasyam Pranay Bhaskar Trust' [ you can find more pictures here http://www.facebook.com/FilmTelangana/photos_albums ]. This time i was lucky enough to attend the event personally & meet the film enthusiasts. Let me assure you that the talent our soil produced is immense, i saw it with my own eyes, i touched the talent, all you have to do is give us a chance to nurture them & lets see if world class movies don't come from our very own soil.

'Film Telangana 2014' will be back with a bang next year, our plans are big just like our dreams. The essence & spirit will remain the same, I request any individual or organization that is interested to join me in the journey to contact me anytime without hesitation. Let's discover those gems before they are lost in the ocean of time disheartened just because nobody gave them a chance.

PS: I'm entering the turf of film making myself & would like to invite you all personally to the premiere of my next short film 'Rajiga .. Vori Rajigaa!'  this Friday, September 13, 2013 - 1:00pm IST @ LaMakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (www.facebook.com/events/382137858582108/) ; if anyone is interested in collaborations please contact me.

PSS: Please be assured that all the events conducted on premise of 'Film Telangana' are open to public & no invitation is needed.

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- Ja​y​

aPrakash Telangana

Jai Telangana !

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