Jayabrata Das

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, known for his versatile performances bridging commercial and art-house cinema, has passed away. From his early stage beginnings to his breakout role in 'Chirodini… Tumi Je Amar', Banerjee was celebrated for his raw humanity and understated complexity. He was also a writer and host, leaving a significant artistic legacy.

The dark alleys Kolkata’s crime world will return on celluloid in a grand way. Director jayabrata das is all set for his new film ‘Calcutta’99’ which will revolve around Kolkata’s underworld of the late nineties. The makers recently announced the film by unveiling the teaser poster and going by the innovative poster, it seems the film falls under the neo noir genre.

The release of "The Academy of Fine Arts" was halted due to objections from the technicians' federation, who questioned the exclusion of professional crew members from a film with commercial release plans. Despite being promoted as a student project, the involvement of a producer has led to disputes over its classification and fairness to industry technicians.

Prominent Indian filmmakers are demanding fair exhibition opportunities for independent movies, citing limited screenings and unfair practices. The controversy surrounding films like 'Agra' and 'The Academy of Fine Arts' highlights a nationwide struggle for indie cinema. Filmmakers are calling for transparent screen allotment and accessible show timings to ensure audiences can discover these vital works.

Actor Jaya Chatterjee who has appeared in many TV commercials and brand photoshoots is all set to make her film debut in an upcoming thriller. She has acted in a short film previously.

Nilanjan Mukherjee’s upcoming road trip film ‘Goodbye Venice’ is a story of five long-lost friends who reunite for a memorable road trip in Venice and what happens next forms the crux of the film.

10 students from across the globe were invited for the cultural exchange programme

SRFTI alumni are making significant strides in Tollywood. Abhijit Sen's commercially successful films like 'Tonic' and 'Projapati' resonate widely. Debutants Annapurna Basu's 'Sharthopor' and jayabrata das' 'The Academy of Fine Arts' are also drawing crowds and critical attention, showcasing diverse filmmaking talent emerging from the institute.

After a long gap, Rudranil Ghosh is returning to the shooting floors, this time in a completely different avatar.

A film made without the Federation of Cine Technicians of Eastern India (FCTWEI) members is set for release after dues were cleared, with a distributor acting as guarantor. This resolves concerns about FCTWEI blocking independent productions and sets a precedent for fair practices in Tollywood, ensuring workers are not deprived.

A Kolkata film industry dispute erupted when an SRFTI student's feature film was barred from release due to technician payment issues. The Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) claims the producer owes Rs 12 lakh, using independent filmmaking as a pretext to avoid payment. This has sparked debate among filmmakers about industry practices and distribution challenges.

The ‘Academy Boys’ got together for an unscripted chat with Calcutta Times, giving us a glimpse of the method behind the madness that defined the most talked-about Bengali film of the year