New Delhi: In a pleasant intercalary year shock, the a lot-anticipated Wench Film Festival (WFF) is about to light up screens from February 29 to March 3, 2024. Diving into its fourth version, WFF guarantees an unparalleled voyage into the genres of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.
March 1 to three will witness a cascade of cinematic wonders, bodily screenings, breath-taking performances, and insightful panels at Veda Factory, Versova in Mumbai. As the pageant unfolds, audiences can be immersed in a various vary of movies, every rigorously curated to stir the creativeness and transcend the strange.
New York and California-based actor, author, director and producer Toby Poser, can be current together with her movie ‘Where The Devil Roams’ that can be screened because the opening movie at WFF. Toby has co-directed the movie with Zelda Adams and John Adams. Film “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli” directed by Anshuman Jha, starring Rasika Dugal and Arjun Mathur can have its India Premiere on the pageant.
This yr, the pageant unveils a meticulously chosen catalogue of 29 movies, grouped into three distinctive classes:
1. Blood Thirsty (>60 minutes): Explore the depths of longer-format storytelling with six gripping movies that promise to maintain audiences on the sting of their seats.
2. Dwarves (10–40 minutes): Thirteen movies on this class supply concise but compelling narratives, showcasing the various storytelling potential inside a shorter time-frame.
3. Elves (<10 minutes): The pageant shines a highlight on the artwork of brevity with ten succinct movies, every delivering a robust punch in lower than ten minutes.
“I am most thrilled to be introduced to India’s creative community – its filmmakers and film lovers and what an honour to share through Terror Tutorials our love of genre movies and unusual methods of making them. I’ve never been to India, and I cannot fathom a more glorious, more perfect way to get to know India than through the lens of artistic expression – film, art, music – and with new friends who live, love, and represent them all. Thank you, Wench Film Festival and wenches near and far, for having me along for this wicked-wonderful ride!” Said Toby Poser.
Beyond its cinematic choices, WFF is a cultural phenomenon led by the indomitable Chief Wench, Sapna Moti Bhavnani.
“As the founder of the Wench Film Festival, now in its exhilarating fourth edition, I am thrilled to announce a unique celebration of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that transcends boundaries and delves into the heart of storytelling. Our focus on India this year is a testament to the untapped potential of our storytellers and filmmakers, who are ready to take you on a journey through the unseen, the unknown, and the unimaginable. The Wench Film Festival is more than an event; it’s a gateway to the extraordinary.” Said Sapna Bhavnani, Founder, WFF.
Diving into historical past, the pageant embraces the time period “Wench,” derived from the thirteenth-century time period Wenchel, that means a toddler, feminine toddler, or younger single lady. Over time, it acquired detrimental connotations, evolving right into a derogatory time period. However, below the visionary management of Chief Wench Sapna Moti Bhavnani, the time period is being reclaimed to mirror its unique and empowering that means.
At its core, WFF stands as a beacon for underrepresented voices. With a dedication to inclusivity, the pageant supplies a platform for BIWOC, LGBTQ+ girls, and non-binary filmmakers, reshaping the narrative panorama and making certain that each voice finds its place on the planet of cinema.
