In today's world, box office numbers often overshadow the true value of a film. We say no to that! Whether it's a blockbuster or an independent gem, we will celebrate movies that make us fall in love with cinema all over again. Tune in to Filmi Fiesta on www.htsmartcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts from!
Latest episodes
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55 min
Producer Dhananjayan on Thangalaan, Kanguva, & How to Pitch Your Movie Ideas
In this episode, seasoned film producer Dhananjayan opens up on the challenges facing filmmakers today, including rising production costs, declining theatrical revenue, and the eve…
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53 min
Pawan Kumar on Dhoomam and the future of Kannada Cinema
Filmmaker Pawan Kumar joins us to discuss his latest project, the neo-noir thriller Dhoomam, starring Fahadh Faasil. Pawan took a bold step by making Dhoomam free to stream on YouT…
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27 min
Oscar-Winner Resul Pookutty on Crafting Sounds, Collaborating With AR Rahman
In this episode, we're honored to be joined by the one and only, Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty! He discusses the creative process behind the sound design for the crit…
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40 min
Inside the world of indie filmmaking with Prithvi Konanur
In this episode of Filmi Fesita, we catch up with independent filmmaker Prithvi Konanur. The New York Film Academy alumnus, known for films like Railway Children and Seventeeners,…
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24 min
The making of a low-budget sci-fi: Blink director Srinidhi Bengaluru reveals all
In this episode, Kannada filmmaker Srinidhi Bengaluru reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges he faced on a limited budget, the struggles of finding distribution, and the creative…
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32 min
Danish Sait Gets Real About the Hustle, Shares Advice for Content Creators
In this episode, we have the multi-hyphenate talent, Danish Sait. He gets candid about his journey in show business so far, sharing the challenges, fatigue, and nagging self-doubts…
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36 min
Hemanth Rao reveals the secrets of a filmmaker | Part 2
This episode dives deeper than the typical "how-to" of filmmaking. We explore the essential qualities that define a successful filmmaker, along with acclaimed director Hemanth Rao.…
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21 min
Filmmaker Hemanth Rao on grief, family, and movies | Part 1
In the special Mother's Day episode of Filmi Fiesta, filmmaker Hemanth Rao, the director of Kavaludaari and the Sapta Sagaradaache Ello movies, shares stories about his parents and…
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19 min
Chidambaram on Making 'Manjummel Boys', Meeting Rajnikanth & Kamal Hassan
In the second episode of Filmi Fiesta, we chat with director Chidambaram S. Poduval, about the challenges, triumphs, and inspiration behind the record-breaking blockbuster, Manjumm…
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27 min
Karthik Subbaraj | Future of Indian Cinema, Challenges and Opportunities
In the first episode of Filmi Fiesta, your host Manoj Kumar R chats with Karthik Subbaraj, a defining figure of Tamil new-wave cinema. The director, behind blockbusters like Pizza,…
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47 sec
Filmi Fiesta | Trailer
In today's world, box office numbers often overshadow the true value of a film. We say no to that! Whether it's a blockbuster or an independent gem, we'll celebrate movies that mak…