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Last date for this contest is 31th March..This competition is open to worldwide.
Prizes are many -
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list of best Indian Independent movies

If anybody talks about India and Indian  film industry then suddenly a word stuck in mind  ''Bollywood''.Even most Indian knows about only Bollywood,South Indian film Industry,Punjabi film Industry ...Indian Independent cinema  is still not equally known...I think only peoples who are related to the film industry knows enough about  Independent cinema....the sad thing is that Indian news channels also don't broadcast any pro-gramme ,news about this industry or issues related to it ..... Only some news are published in news  papers and site related to some known film festivals... 
Now lets move on, We will talk about this later.......here  we have  selected some Indian independent movies which are available to watch on you-tube ..so if you want to watch any of this movie go to Youtube and watch it online...and if you want to buy DVDs of film search it on Search Bar in right of blog...
I think these films are must watchable for aspiring actors and filmmaker or for anybody else who want to make career in film industry....

Some best Indian independent films in last three years are

1.MUMBAI CHA RAJA [king of Mumai] [2012]

director -Manjeet singh 

Story is based on two friends who live in slum area in Mumbai.They chase girls ,steal an auto rickshaw , potatoes together to escape from their life's reality..... It has made a mark in Toronto film festival 2012..

2.Shuttlecock boys[2011]

director-Hemant gaba

It was the directorial debut of Hemant gaba...The best thing i like about this film is that it was made with Non actors and they have done a really good job...Based on four friends  living in delhi........

3.Miss lovely [2012]

director -Asim ahluwalia

Totally different from a Bollywood kind film..Based on  Mumbai's c-Grade film industry.......worth watch 

4.Peddlers [2012]

director -Basan bala

I have not seen this film yet but read its reviews looks like a interesting story which revolves around three people..and came across each other .......was viewed in cannes film festival 2012..

5.Kumare {2013}

director-Vikram Gandhi

Its a documentary movie..Vikram Gandhi has also acted in this Indian Independent movie....and what  a portrayal of character he has done...incredible ..he said in an interview that he feels more comfortable as Kumare ..story of this movie revolves around a director who turns into a fake guru and built a large following...

[his film character] than his own character in his real life......

trailerof this movie can be watched on Youtube....

WON- audience award in SXSW film festival..

for more information go to

www.kumaremovie.com

6.The patience stone

director-Atiq rahimi

It is a story of a Muslim woman who takes care of his husband  gone into comma after being shoot by gun in his neck....

This movie is available on Youtube........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XywUr9zBOWU

7.The president is comingdirector-Kunal roy kapoor

 starring Konkana sen sharma , namit das ....its a must watch 
 movie.....this movie was released in theater in 2006 and got  positive reviews from critics...

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List of must watch Hollywood movies for an actor

An actor should have wide range of  knowledge of films with  many genres and styles .Every artist feel inspired by good movies .A formal acting teacher used to suggest best movies from his head to his students so they could learn different things . I have listed some of best movies that an acting teacher  recommend  for a literate acting student to must watch .  .. In free time every film making student should have watch these movies .I said in free time so they could evaluate  ,take notes and learn something from it. here is the list [CLICK ON MOVIE TO BUY IT]....... 

The godfather

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Psycho

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES

No Country for Old Men

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

12 Angry Men


The Godfather Part II

Inception

The 39 Steps (1935)

Seven Samurai

Todo sobre mi madre [All About My Mother] (1999)

Shaolin Soccer

Almost Famous (2000)

My Fair Lady

North by Northwest

As Good as It Gets (1997)

Atlantic City (1980)

Auntie Mame (1958)

search any movie on flipkart.com to buy Dvds...

Talk to Her

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Doctor Zhivago

West Side Story

Gone With The Wind

Adaptation. (2002)

An Affair to Remember (1957)

Legally Blonde

My Best Friend's Wedding

Final Fantasy

Dr.No

Animatrix, Matrix Reloaded, Matrix

Artificial Intelligence

The King & I

Jurassic Park

American Gigolo (1980)

American Graffiti (1973)

Minority Report

Chicago

Charlie's Angels

Star Wars Episode II

Gladiator

South Pacific

21 Grams (2003)

The 39 Steps (1935)

Alien (1979)

All of Me (1984)

42nd Street (1933)

48 Hrs. (1982)

 American History X (1998)

An American in Paris (1951)

The American President (1995)

Nine to Five [9 to 5] (1980)


About Schmidt (2002)

The Accidental Tourist (1988)

Ace in the Hole (1951)

The African Queen (1951)

After Hours (1985)

The Age of Innocence (1993)

All the President's Men (1976)

Always (1989)

American Beauty (1999)

American Splendor (2003)

Angels in America (2003)

This movies contains most of the genres of movies...so watch them at least once .you can buy  movie DVDs by clicking on their names  or search it on Google to watch online...I recommend to buy this DVDs so you can watch them as many times as you want..

I know we have missed many great movies if you have seen any wonderful movie share about it in our comment section below........

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submit your proposal for PSBT fellowship2014

Fellowship for independent film makers

Here is the opportunity to all the Independent filmmakers .As we know most of the independent film makers struggle with their budget of movies ,it's a completely relief for some who will be selected.Please read all terms and conditions on organisation website.

PSBT  FILMS HAVE WON OVER 200 AWARDS IN LAST DECADE WITH 400+ INDEPENDENT  DOCUMENTARY FILMS.

PSBT [public service broadcasting trust] are accepting proposals from Independent film maker on general themes [themes list and other information can be viewed here]

So how much they will fund??

Thier budget for a movie will be 3 to  lakh for a half hour film.They pay you according to stages like conntract,comment on script delivery and submission.

Genre= documentary films

Language of film =English {its primary choice for details check faq on thier site]

Need scholarship check the largest database of scholarship available in India...
http://scholarshipsinindia.com/

Note:

Psbt submit your film to many film festivals.

Good news about this is they accept proposals from new filmmakers also.And 65 % of them are made by first-timer film makers.

source: PSBT.

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scholarship schemes for artist in India

Scheme for artist from all over India

Search fellowship or scholarships  at  http://scholarshipsinindia.com/

1.Kala kalyan scheme

Good news for theater artist here is a useful  scheme named  ''KALA KALYAN'' .iTS A INSURANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME FOR ARTIST ALL OVER THE INDIA .
check all information about this scheme in given link below,  here is the link

http://theatreforum.in/static/upload/docs/KALA_KALYANA_scheme_3.pdf

2.Scholarship for young artists of India

This scholarship scheme is for young artist from different  culture fields like Indian classic music, Indian classic dance , theater ,folk ,light classical music.

duration: 2 years

Payment: 5000 per/month for two years

total no. of scholarship: 400

for more information visit site from Indian culture department  or click here to visit

3.senior/junior fellowship for Indian artist

Total no. of senior fellowship- 200

payment- 20000 rupees/month

Total no of junior fellowship-200

pay-10000/month

for more information on this scholarship click here

For any information related to 

scholarship from Indian culture department 

visit their site

http://indiaculture.nic.in

And please give me your valuable feedback in comments .
I know there are many more things to explore related to this post so if you know some other scholarships inform me.
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useful sites for Bollywood struggler

Guidelines for career in Bollywood

5 qualities for better acting career

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qualities for better acting career

Qualities of an actor for long time  career 

Recently i have visited to a drama group and watched their rehearsel closely.After their performances on stage i was compeletly amazed .They were extremly succesful to bring characters to  life.Spectator enjoys every single minute of that play series .I decided to met them all and ask how they have done this perfactly??

I thought about the actors i met and about the careers of some famous actors from bollywood and come up with some qualities that most of them possesses .

Actor is a Struggler for life and his qualities help him to struggle

some of them are  

1.Dedication:

Every actor who is succesful from many years has this quality .Most actors fail because of not they lack of talent but cause they don't persue thier careers with insane dedication. You must have

submit headshoot regularly ,taking part in lots of workshops ,seminars,wary of latest news on your craft,oftenely watching good movies,tv shows and many more to do.If you are not dedicated than build this skill because it is must for professionalism you should have ''can-do''  habitt and do whatever takes to reach close to your goal.you should have a extreme willingness to get involve in acting.

Dedication will be your quality after you try to do some great work when you will see a lot of people working together for one film or play with their full potential.it will come automaticly in your character when:

-you will feel successful bout what you did

-support one another's leadership

-experience victory with other cast 

-you will challenge yourself 

-learn from your mistakes.

 you will feel you doing all this for your career and you'll be able to a automatic dedicated person toward your passion.

2. Be a learner

Pay attention on what is said in workshops ,acting classes and anywhere .Take notes and think about it in your free time Remember everyone has something to taught you , learn from them.{tip:asking questions to someone and listening to their answer is the best way to engage someone}.

Ask questions as much as possible this is the basic way to learn fast.
As we know acting is a art that has no limit to learn you have many many and many things to learn from films , there are many character to learn from  so start learning from now.check what i have written and try to understand what i was thinking  at writing hours?what could be my goals behind this blog?what we do on this blog? just be busy with your mind to learn anything ,anywhere no one gonna stop you for learning.it takes only willingness to learn something with dedication.Use internet for theory knowledge .Theory is important it minimize the mistakes in practicals.

3.Sense of humor 

Develope your sense of humor watching comedy movies like golmaal series,dhamaal,chennai express,and ofcourse watch movies of comedy king Akshay kumar .Join some workshop or class of stand-up comedian .A good sense of humor is useful everywhere while meeting with directors,working on set ,during film promotion everywhere .The one actor whom i like the most in Bollywood is Akshay kumar just because of his comic timing ,he is just incredible in comic scenes.Learn from his movies but don't imitate him .  Find humor everywhere it makes life easier and joyful.

4.confident 

A great actor is confident in what he does or in the character he portrays ,in his performance,in public speaking,in interviews everywhere .Everybody knows confidence is a quality for giving your best .Don't be nervous its a profession in which you have to talk with a lot of people confidently .Most of the time you will be with someone asking questions  and you have to reply with full confidence.Be confident in what you say,what you do  don't be confuse, be specific in your choices you make.

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I know there is lot more to add to this post please suggest me .
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useful sites for Bollywood struggler

Useful sites for a bollywood struggler

Here are some sites which are extremely helpful for a bollywood struggler.

1.www.bollywoodentry.com

Try to find auditions and casting calls in your town Talent can search with regard to acting auditions and sending your line calls by specific location. This section includes many helpful audition tips as well as rules talent must adhere to during acting auditions as well as dance auditions.

2.www.thebiographychannel.ca

 Do you want  to know are curious about famous actors and other celebrities .go for it, this is the site you are searching for.Here you will get a lot of biographies as an artist you should read a biography everyday to keep inspire yourself.

3. www.auditionfest.asia/

as name suggests its a complete informative site for audition updates.They have wide range of catogories like singing ,modelling and many more..

4.www.auditiondate.in/

Another useful site for audition updates.

5.www.filmengine.in
They provide audition update and also organizes talent hunts so check it .

6.www.dearcinema.com

it is a site which can provide you a lot of information of Indian independent cinema.Also you can submit your film to many listed film festivals.Independent film makers who are struggling for budget can log in here and seek some help..

Please inform me in comments if i have missed any important site[i know there are many] and please please share it...

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