By - Aanya
"They say mobile has made everyone in the world a film-maker. As per latest reports around 300,000 films are made every year that are over 10-minutes of length with a minimum budget of USD2000. Zero-budget films are so many that one would loose count," these were the words of animal activist and social reformer Rekha Vohra at the closing of 22.5 edition of #BNHAF Awards and Festival.
Since it's inception #BNHAF has given voice to filmmakers across the world.
Of the many filmmakers entering 22.6 edition of #BNHAF, the founder Amit R Agrwal has picked an Iranian film "Boutique" as his favorite. Directed by Pouya Dastgiran, Agrwal said he liked the way the films' narrative unfolds.
Agrwal says his Iran connection goes deep with interactions with such acclaimed filmmakers as Majid Majidi and late Abbas Kiarostami; "interestingly I worked as a lead actor in an Afghan-Iranian film shot in India; and took it to various film-festivals across the world".
Pouya said he feels proud to be part of #BNHAF Awards and Festival that went all the way to include "my film in the official selection".
Pouya hoped that he will be taking part in #BNHAF again with his next film.
If you want to catch quality cinema, here is your chance now to be a part of #BNHAF Awards and Festival.