Browsing: Film

More than 1,000 industry figures warn consolidation could threaten jobs, reduce competition and limit diverse storytelling

Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia reimagine Hamlet in South Asian London exploring diaspora identity grief family power tradition

Dhurandhar sparks debate as cinema blurs into political propaganda shaping nationalism othering identity and state driven narratives

Jasmine Sandlas goes viral with Jaiye Sajana from Dhurandhar blending Punjabi roots diaspora identity and global music success

Alexandre Singh, son of an Indian immigrant, wins Oscar, sharing a powerful story of identity, struggle, and artistic pursuit

Priyanka Chopra faces online backlash after reaction to Javier Bardem’s Free Palestine remark at Oscars sparks debate globally

Indian American director becomes the first woman nominated for both documentary feature and short in one year.

Warner Bros dominates Oscars with 11 wins as $110B Paramount Skydance deal looms amid Hollywood streaming consolidation tensions.

Strong North American box office numbers show the growing influence of Indian American audiences in shaping global success for Indian films.

Paddington Bear presents historic BAFTA win to Manipuri film Boong, marking India’s first children and family category victory.

Melania Trump documentary opens strong with $7.1 million, sparking box office debate, audience praise, and critical backlash.

Netflix said it is now willing to pay all cash for Warner Bros. Discovery, in a revision of what was originally a deal involving a combination of cash and stocks

Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery advances in the Oscar race, spotlighting trafficking, Paro women, and social injustice.

Indian American activist’s movie tells why America was not built for mothers to thrive, and how to come together

Andrea Drepaul, Kavita Parekh, Priyanka Shailendra and Gayatri Everitt Bajpai win grants for projects narrating untold South Asian stories

Warner Bros. Discovery receives major buyout bids from Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix, signaling a transformative shake-up in Hollywood.

Major Paramount layoffs begin today with CEO David Ellison seeking to reposition the company

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) says greater representation can actually expand audiences, open new markets and generate unexpected revenues

Veteran actor Shishir Sharma wins Best Actor at DCSAFF 2025 for his moving performance in Kuch Sapney Apne, a film celebrating family, love, and LGBTQ rights.

The 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) celebrated diverse, independent voices with 54 films, premieres, masterclasses, and global cultural connections in a hybrid format.

With “Critterz” heading for a Cannes 2026 debut, Hollywood’s first major AI-backed animated film is set to challenge traditional storytelling and stir debate across the industry. Backed on a lean budget under $30 million, the project tests whether AI can disrupt the economics of animation and reshape studio strategies.

The acclaimed Hindi feature film Kuch Sapney Apne, exploring queer relationships and generational conflicts, screens at DC South Asian Film Festival with director Sridhar Rangayan and actor Shishir Sharma in attendance.

Vishy Ayyar speaks with The American Bazaar about his Hollywood debut “American Warrior,” a film that mirrors his own turbulent journey from multimillion-dollar real estate ventures to award-winning film festivals.

The 14th DC South Asian Film Festival returns Sept. 5–30 with 54 films, premieres, masterclasses, and hybrid screenings celebrating diverse independent South Asian storytelling.

Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based AI video generation startup, has opened up its “3D-aware” model to the public, offering a “hybrid model”