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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Unheard Echoes' wins first edition award of Rs one lakh
Bengaluru: 'Unheard Echoes' wins first edition award of Rs one lakh'Unheard Echoes', a Kannada short film by director Kavitha B Naik, won the prestigious ₹1 lakh cash 'Avala Hejje' festival grand prize at the first edition of Avala Hejje Women's Kannada Short Film Festival, organised by Gubbivani Trust. The festival, which showcased eight compelling short films, drew a full house. A lively Q&A session with the featured filmmakers engaged the audience, who asked thoughtful questions and showed strong support for them. Kavitha B Naik, a filmmaker and theatre artist from Kaduru, Chikkamagalur district, is a graduate of 'Baduku Community College'. She has previously worked as Assistant Director on the feature film 'Hadinelentu'. With Unheard Echoes , Kavitha continues her commitment to telling impactful stories rooted in women's lived experiences. The film also received the Audience Choice Award , a testament to its strong emotional connection with viewers. Among the special category winners was Kshama Ambekallu, whose short film ' Pushpa ' received the Student Filmmaker Special Category Prize. A native of Sullia, Dakshina Kannada district, Kshama is pursuing a in Visual Communication at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru. Three other films, each by first-time filmmakers, also received cash prizes for their outstanding work: 'The Last Happy Customer' (2024), directed by Mandara Battalahalli , 'Cakewalk' (2025), directed by Sinchana Shylesh and 'Online' (2025), directed by Sathya Pramodha MS. The festival also showcased 'Neerellavoo Teertha' (2025), a short film produced by Renuka Yallappa Malligar, a woman farmer from Haveri district, under the non-competitive category. A key highlight of the festival was a panel discussion titled 'Finding the Female Voice in Kannada Cinema', moderated by journalist Sunayana Suresh. The panel featured acclaimed filmmaker Roopa Rao ('Gantu Moote'), founder-director of Tent Cinema School Shobha CS and chief guest D Suman Kittur. Roopa Rao spoke candidly about the gendered biases she has faced in the film industry: 'Financiers and distributors would often speak directly to my male assistants instead of addressing me.' She emphasized that only 'madness and passion' keep filmmakers going in spite of repeated rejections and financial hardships. Suman Kittur shared a funny anecdote about a financier who refused to fund her project because their horoscopes did not match — a surreal but telling example of the irrational barriers that continue to exist for filmmakers. 'This is not just a short film festival – it is a movement to provide a platform for women's experiences and perspectives and to promote gender equality,' said Malavika Gubbivani - Founder Trustee. 'We are very encouraged by the success of the first edition of this festival. We are looking forward to even wider participation from women across Karnataka next year. ' added Shanthala Damle - Festival Director.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- The Hindu
This Chennai art show explores trade narratives of the Coromandel Coast
Echoes of the Coromandel, an art show currently exhibited at DakshinaChitra Museum, Chennai, takes viewers on a voyage along the south-eastern coast of India, previously a thriving maritime connection to Southeast Asia. Developed by a team of ten interns working through the museum's year-long Dak Chola Internship, the show interweaves research and design to bring a lesser-known aspect of maritime history to the fore. 'Trade narratives often focus on the West coming to India,' says Mugdha Chavan, one of the interns, adding, 'but for Southeast Asia, we were the West. There was an entire cultural and commercial exchange happening in that direction, and we wanted to highlight this lesser-told story.' The group was divided into two teams — research and design. While the researchers traced routes, cultures, and commodities, the design team brought them to life in visual form. Most of the pieces on display, from replica coins and pottery to navigational charts, were crafted by hand. Inscriptions were carved with the help of the museum's in-house artisan. Divided into three segments: The Beginning, The Peak, and The Echoes, the exhibition thematically maps this trans-oceanic connection. The first section presents archaeological and literary evidence, including Sangam verses that mention ports, and commodities that were traded. The next section explores traditional navigation techniques that used finger-measurement techniques and the alignment of stars to navigate. A documentary shot by the interns at Kasimedu Harbour features present-day fishermen explaining traditional ship-building and sailing methods that echo those of the past. The final section, The Echoes, illustrates the cultural footprints left behind, like temple architecture, language, and mythology that resonate across borders. The towering statue of Lord Murugan in Malaysia, leather puppets depicting The Ramayana, and similarities in temple design across Southeast Asia, all point to the cultural infusion enabled by trade. Echoes of the Coromandel, on view until May 18, invites visitors to discover a shared history shaped by journeys across the sea. While at DakshinaChitra, one can also check out Four Aesthetics, an art exhibition on view until May 11. This exhibition showcases diversity in art forms and various interpretations of styles, themes, and emotions.
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Louth Contemporary Musical Society's annual music festival returns to Dundalk this June
Founded in 2006 by Eamonn Quinn and Gemma Murray, Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing world-renowned contemporary musicians, composers, and performers to Co. Louth. Now in its 11th year, the festival continues to spotlight world-class international composers while cultivating dynamic collaborations and new commissions between leading international and Irish artists. Over the years, the festival has attracted some of the most prestigious names in contemporary music, including Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Alvin Lucier, Kaija Saariaho, Salvatore Sciarrino, and Rebecca Saunders. The 2025 festival promises to be another landmark event, exploring the theme of Echoes - how repetition can bring both comfort and unease, sparking reflection on the resonance of the past in the present. "Echoes explores how repetition can be both hypnotic and unsettling, a theme woven throughout this year's festival. We're excited to welcome extraordinary musicians to Dundalk, many for the first time, and present performances that challenge and inspire," Eamonn said. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 13 with The Cold Trip Part 1 by Austrian composer Bernhard Lang, a master of echoes, performed by Aleph Guitar Quartet and American singer Daisy Press at An Táin Arts Centre. This reimagining of Schubert's Winterreise sets the tone for an unforgettable weekend of music and discovery. The following day the festival offers a full day of musical exploration beginning at 1pm when Belgian pianist Daan Vandewalle presents Bernhard Lang's Monadologie series at St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland, where he transforms Chopin's Études through repetition and variation. This will be followed at 3pm when Moon on the Sea will be performed by Daisy Press and Aleph Guitar Quartet in the Chapel at St. Vincent's Secondary School, featuring Czech composer Martin Smolka's ethereal settings of Basho's poetry alongside a new composition. The action moves to The Spirit Store at 5pm for Nico and John Cale's The Marble Index as Apartment House with Francesca Fargion reinterpret Nico and founding member of the Velvet Underground John Cale's 1968 album The Marble Index, blending electric and medieval sounds in a dynamic live performance. The festival closes at St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland at 8pm when Songs of the Soul is performed by Chamber Choir Ireland under Nils Schweckendiek. This performance features contemporary choral works from Irish composer Kevin Volans and the world premiere of a new work from Canadian composer Sarah Davachi. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Festival founder Eamonn Quinn is renowned for his ability to present cleverly curated contemporary music in an engaging and accessible way. His passion for the genre earned him the prestigious 2018 Belmont Prize for Contemporary Music, one of Europe's most significant awards for artistic creation. LCMS has also made its mark in recorded music, with its release Folks' Music named one of The New Yorker's Notable Classical Recordings of 2023. David Lang's just (after song of songs), an LCMS Arts Council-funded commission, was featured in Paolo Sorrentino's film Youth and sampled by English band The xx for their song Lips. The festival organisers are committed to keeping ticket prices affordable, making the festival accessible to a broader audience and encouraging those new to contemporary music to experience the genre. Echoes promises to be a remarkable gathering of some of the world's best contemporary musicians, and LCMS invites both seasoned festivalgoers and newcomers to join them for a weekend of boundary-pushing performances. Funded by the Arts Council and supported by Louth County Council.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
1972 Pink Floyd Concert Film Rerelease Debuts In Box Office Top 10
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Roger WATERS and Rick WRIGHT and PINK FLOYD and Nick MASON and ... More David GILMOUR; Posed group portrait of Pink Floyd - L-R Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright (Photo by RB/Redferns) The concert film Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII, featuring Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason, has found new life at the box office 53 years after its initial release. Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII, which is being distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, opened on IMAX screens and in regular theaters on Friday. The official summary for the film reads, 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to theaters, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio. 'Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance features unforgettable tracks such as 'Echoes,' 'A Saucerful of Secrets' and 'One of These Days.' "The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheater, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance, creating a unique and immersive experience. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of the band working on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios.' Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII earned nearly $2.6 million from 654 North American theaters in its opening weekend for a No. 10 finish at the domestic box office, per The Numbers. Coupled with the $3.8 million the film earned in international ticket sales over the weekend, Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII earned $6.4 million at the worldwide box office in its opening Friday to Sunday frame. While an official rating hasn't been designated, all eight of the critics who have reviewed Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII on Rotten Tomatoes have given the concert film a 'fresh' rating. Neil McCormick is one of the three top critics on RT who given the film a 'fresh' rating, writing for the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph, 'Fifty-three years on [Pink Floyd at Pompeii] looks utterly magnificent, a glorious record of a group at the height of their powers that will delight every old rocker and should be required viewing for every aspiring young musician.' RT top critic Glenn Kenny of Roger Ebert online also gave Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII a 'fresh' review on RT, writing, 'Director [Adrian] Maben's frequent close-up views of guitarist David Gilmour's cosmic-blues fretwork will make axe wonks happy, especially given the dimensions of the screen.' In addition, Ludovic Hunter-Tilney of The Financial Times writes on RT, 'This fascinating mish-mash of a film captures [Pink Floyd] at a crucial juncture, moving from psych-rock trailblazers in the European underground to prog superstars in US arenas. The head-trip still works.' Audiences are sharing the same enthusiasm as critics for Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII and to date have given the concert film a 96% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 5,000-plus verified user ratings. Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII marks the third film in three months featuring classic rockers on IMAX screens. Becoming Led Zeppelin — featuring new interviews with band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, as well the late John Bonham in archival footage — played on IMAX and regular screens in February and recently arrived on digital streaming. In addition, the John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary One to One: John & Yoko, was released on IMAX and regular screens earlier this month and will debut on digital streaming on May 9. There is no word yet about a digital streaming release of Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII.
Belfast Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Weekends have completely changed. Early to bed, early to rise. When I was younger, I loved my nights out in Belfast'
I find that as I get older, I naturally wake earlier, so I'm usually up around 7am, even at the weekend. At the moment, I'm deep in preparations for Echoes, the Louth Contemporary Music Society's summer festival in June. It's an exciting but intense time, pulling together incredible artists from around the world and finalising everything from flights to rehearsals.
