In this insightful roundtable discussion, six accomplished Indian filmmakers - Imtiaz Ali, C. Prem Kumar, Kiran Rao, Christo Tomy, Venky Atluri, and Rajkumar Periasamy - engage in a candid conversation about their creative journeys and the art of filmmaking. From the intensely personal process of writing to managing the complexities of a film set, these directors share fascinating perspectives on their craft.
Through conversations about extracting authentic performances, dealing with box office pressures, and their unique relationships with producers, these filmmakers offer an honest glimpse into the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, while emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's creative vision despite commercial pressures.
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Welcoming directors
02:20 Imtiaz Ali’s 20-year milestone & “Chamkila”
05:55 Extracting performances
14:50 Test screenings & editing to find the rhythm
17:09 C. Prem Kumar on cutting 18 minutes of Meiyazhagan
26:20 On-set challenges for Christo Tomy
30:53 Imtiaz Ali's challenges on a set
33:33 Venky Atluri on being meditative on a set
35:18 Is Kiran Rao calm on set?
37:43 Rajkumar Periasamy on shooting action sequences
40:00 C. Prem Kumar's rules on set
43:25 "Adding the cheese" to the films
49:59 Writing processes & styles
58:34 Producers, budgets & reality checks
01:06:36 Box office vs. creative integrity
01:16:00 Upcoming projects
01:22:33 Closing remarks
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