SI Tutul,Tariq Anam judges at DIYFF
A new film festival of Bangladesh is starting amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Its name is 'Dhaka International Youth Film Festival' (DIYFF). And both judges of this festival is senior actor Tariq Anam Khan and musician SI Tutul. Aside from Bangladesh, judges from Canada, Iran, Turkey, Nepal, Macedonia and India will also be involved. That's what the chairman of the festival committee AnanyaRuma said.
Keeping in mind the truth of the disaster, the first event of the festival is for three days, from 29 to 31 July. All activities will be held on an online platform.It really is organized by 'Step for Cinema', a platform for young filmmakers.
In line with the concerned, 656 films from 45 countries have been submitted to take part in the festival. Films selected from the submissions from different languages, countries and cultures will be nominated for screening at the festival. Several young directors from Bangladesh, India and Iran get excited about the nomination process.
Held for the very first time, the festival will feature awards in a complete of eight categories, including best film. In addition, a renowned director of Bangladesh will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Furthermore to film screenings and award ceremonies, among the highlights of the festival may be the virtual seminars and discussion meetings with the participation of young and old producers. These will be directed by producers ShamimAkhtar, ShabnamFerdousi and Sadia Khalid Riti.
Apart from Step for Cinema's website and Facebook page, all of the events of the festival can be seen on the Audience Reader Forum, Chintasala, London-based Bangla newspaper Banglamail Online, Friday Theater and Tourist Club Bangladesh's Facebook page.
