Children's Film Society India (CSFI) produced films to be showcased at MAMI this year

We had mentioned in our last post how MAMI this time was going to be bigger and better. And staying true to that promise, MAMI will be screening Goopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa and Kaphal, two films produced by Children's Film Society India (CFSI). While Goopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa will be screened in the India Gold Competition category, Kaphal will be screened in the New Faces in Indian Cinema section. Goopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa , directed by Shilpa Ranade, is an animated movie about two musicians Goopi and Bagha, who are banished from their kingdoms because their music is cacophonic. These banished musicians then play their instruments in the jungle and impress the King of Ghosts who grants them many boons. The film has already been screened at the BUSAN Film Festival and at the Toronto International Film Festival, among others. For Shilpa Ranade it’s a proud moment to see her film being screened in MAMI and she lauded the CFSI for supporting her in her endeavour. "CFSI has been an exceptionally supportive producer and this has allowed me to make a film which explores all aspects of what I feel is a truly indigenous film for children, a film that is Indian in its content and imagery and one they can relate to and enjoy and call their own." Amole Gupte, Chairman, Children's Film Society India also expressed his joy at this development. "It is a proud moment for CFSI. All the credit goes to Shilpa Ranade and Batul Muktiar director of Kaphal. And kudos to Nandita Das for supporting the two fabulous filmmakers." These films will also be screened at the upcoming 18th International Children’s Film Festival India to be held in Hyderabad from November 14-20, 2013.