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My mother is from India, proud to be at IFFI: UK filmmaker Gatt

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The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) commenced on Monday with the riveting international premiere of ‘Catching Dust,’ a thought-provoking film by British filmmaker Stuart Gatt, who traces his roots back to India.

The film’s crew engaged with the media in Panaji on Tuesday to share insights into the making of this intriguing cinematic venture.

Directed by Stuart Gatt, ‘Catching Dust’ is a collaborative effort involving the United States, the UK, and Spain, marking Gatt’s debut as a feature film director.

On his emotions after being selected for the opening film, Stuart described it as the proudest moment of his life. He elaborated on his roots, his mother from India, father, an Italian migrant, had a tough life in the UK.

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‘48-hour Film Challenge’ launched

The Goan Network
Published Nov 22, 2023, 12:53 AM IST
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PANAJIStating that the government of India is committed to employment generation, boosting the creator economy, mentoring outstanding artists and encouraging youngsters to achieve excellence in the field of films, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports launched the ‘48-Hour Film making Challenge’ for winners of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ (CMOT) initiative.Applauding the role of ‘Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ in…

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