IFFI 2017 International Cinema Catalogue

PANEL DISCUSSION
How to make your next film?
“How to make your next film? - For young Producers and writers” presented by The Producers Guild of India Ltd.
This session will be moderated by Ms Anupama Chopra, Film critic, journalist and author.
Moderator Anupama Chopra Film Critic
Anupama Chopra is a critic, author and director of the Mumbai Film Festival. She has been writing about Bollywood since 1993
for international publications like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and Sight & Sound. She is also the founder and
editor of Film Companion. She has written several books on Indian cinema. She won the 2000 National Film Award for Best Book
on Cinema for her first book Sholay -The Making of a Classic.
Siddharth Roy Kapur
Siddharth Roy Kapur is an eminent film producer, founder of Roy Kapur Films and the President of the Producers Guild of India.
He is on the Board of Trustees of the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) and on the Steering Committee of the International Film
Festival of India (IFFI). With an exceptional filmography to his credit as a producer, he has established himself as one of India’s
trailblazing creative powerhouses. He has been featured on The Economic Times Top 40 Indian Business Leaders under 40 and
The Hollywood Reporter Next Generation Asia Inaugural Class of Young Leaders.
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor is credited with revamping India’s television landscape. She pioneered an entire genre of television content, heralding
India’s satellite television boom. As the creative force behind the Company’s success, she believes in a hands-on approach in
day-to-day creative direction for all their content. Under her creative guidance, Balaji has won almost every major TV award. In
2016, she was placed at the No. 1 position among ’50 Most Influential Women’ in the Indian marketing, advertising and media
ecosystems by IMPACT magazine.
Vijay Singh
Vijay Singh was appointed the CEO of Fox Star Studios India in 2008. Prior to this, he was President, Strategy and Corporate
Development at Star India. Singh set up Sony Music Entertainment in India where he was responsible for setting up Sony’s Music.
He has also worked with The Unilever Group, Walt Disney Consumer Products and the Tata Group.
Sajid Nadiadwala
Sajid Nadiadwala is the third generation filmmaker of the Nadiadwala family who have been in the filmmaking business from more
than 60 years. His passion for entertaining the audience has yielded hit films like Jeet, Judwaa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Heyy
Babyy, Housefull, Highway, 2 States, Heropanti, Kick, Tamasha, Baaghi, Dishoom and Judwaa 2.
Karan Johar
Karan Johar made his directorial debut at age 25 with a path-breaking love story Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The film remains a landmark
in Indian cinema for the appreciation it received, both critically and commercially, in India as well as internationally. Over the last 15
years, he has directed, written critically and commercially acclaimed blockbusters like Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kabhi Alvida
Na Kehna and My Name is Khan. The multi-faceted Karan wears many caps with ease. Besides being an acclaimed director and
one of the most influential men in the industry today, Karan is also a television personality, talk show host, costume designer and
the latest feather in his cap is that of being an actor. His talk show Koffee with Karan has the distinction of being the most watched
English talk show on Indian television. Karan Johar has also been a mentor to many successful directors in India; releasing both
commercial blockbusters like Agneepath, Dostana and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, as well as critical indie successes like Wake
Up Sid and Ek Main Aur Ek Tu.