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“International Festival of Films on Tribal Art & Culture-2008”
(IFFTAC-2008)


VANYA (An enterprise of Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh) and iiMC (Indian Infotainment Media Corporation) has joined hands to organize “International Festival of Films on Tribal Art & Culture”.

Indore, surrounded by tribal belt, where IFFTAC-08 is organized, is the ideal venue for the festival, considering its connectivity to major capitals of various states, besides Delhi.

IFFTAC-08 is an International event to showcase and recognize authentic, artistic, effective and informative films on Tribal Art & Culture. Films based on the theme of Tribal culture, art, religion, architecture, philosophy, traditions, mythology, history, life-style, food, costumes, jewellery, sports and various aspects associated with them, will be shown in this 3 day festival.

The term tribe generally means an ethnic group, geographically isolated or semi isolated, identified with some particular territory and having distinct social, economic and cultural traditions and practices. The tribal are the autochthonous people of the land who are believed to be original inhabitants. The ancient and medieval sources of information including Vedas mention various tribes.

The tribal population is found in almost all parts of the world but India has the largest concentration of tribal population. Therefore there is need to organize this festival to showcase the history and the development of tribal population.

Film makers from all over the world would be exposed to the legacy of art and culture of tribal of oldest civilization of the world, i.e. India. Many film personalities would attend IFFTAC-08, since it is first of its kind. Many opportunities would be opened with the interaction that this festival will facilitate between filmmaker and his audience.

Seminars on various aspects of tribal culture and art will be organized during the festival, which will bring on stage leading luminaries from history, art, architecture, literature, religion, etc to benefit the enthusiasts and participants. These seminars will present papers on various aspects on tribal culture and art, to benefit the future generations.

Attending the IFFTAC

We will appreciate if you would like to attend the IFFTAC. Please call us, or send E-mail. Economical air tickets and accommodation options are worked out. There are many opportunities. Producers/Directors/Technicians of the film will be invited to take part in the Press-Conference, Media conference and panel-discussions. Participating film-personnel will be taken on a complimentary tour of historic city of Indore and surrounding areas. Screening will be free for participating film makers/delegates.

The screening will be organised free for three days in three screens. However if you want to see the films during IFFTAC, you will have to register with the directorate. There is no fee for registration. Once registered, you will be given a non-transferable delegate card. It will permit you to visit the venue and participate in seminars, film-work-shops, script-contests, cultural programmes, meet the director, screenings etc. However you will have to submit two passport size latest photographs alongwith a resume of yours

ENTRY IS FREE. Visit http://tribalfilmsindia.com
MUMBAI
IFFTAC c/o iiMC
B-108, Radium Apartments
Shreyas Colony, Goregaon(E)
Mumbai-400063 (India)
Tel: 91-22 -2686 0624 /26862072
www.tribalfilmsindia.com
info@tribalfilmsindia.com
info@culturalfilmsindia.com


BHOPAL
Director, IFFTAC, VANYA
Rajjv Bhawan, Shyamala Hills
Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh) INDIA

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