MERRY X'MAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

NIFF wishes its PATRONS, MEMBERS and WELL WISHERS.

MERRY X'MAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

Niff Team

NIFF congratulates Sardar Tara Singh on HAT TRICK

NIFF congratulates Mulund constituency BJP MLA Shri. Sardar Tara Singhji on doing a Hat-trick by winning third consecutive term.

Cheers,

NIFF Team

NIFF congratulates its CHIEF PATRON

NIFF congratulates its CHIEF PATRON Shri. Chhaganraoji Bhujbal on winning the elections from YEOLA constituency.

Cheers

NIFF Team

HAPPY DIWALI

NIFF wishes its PATRONS, FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS and TEAM

HAPPY DIWALI and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Cheers
NIFF Team

HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY runup for OSCARS ...

NIFF ended the dust settled and a big news in Sunday newspapers is that HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY a film directed by young and dynamic filmmaker Paresh Mokashi has been selected for the regional films category. Now thats what we call a true good luck for Mr. Mokashi has been the NIFF where we had screened the movie for our audiences to get the glimpses on how Dadasaheb Phalke made the first film and the problems he faced while making it.

The film has been a great success in the private screenings and has been scheduled to be released for theatres at the end of this year. While we all wait for this superb movie, Mr. Mokashi is basking in his full glory by achieving what every filmmkaer dreams of. He has once again brought the small town of Nashik to the forefront from where Dadasaheb Phalke hailed and started the Indian entertainment story and rest is history as we all know, BOLLYWOOD, TOLLYWOOD, MOLLYWOOD etc all springing up.

We hope Harishchandrachi Factory delivers what every JURY member at OSCAR is looking for and this would surely be an exciting moment to have Mr. Mokashi hold that gleaming black trophy in his hand before the worldwide audience and get thunderous applauses which would be a true tribute to legendary filmaker and father of Indian cinema Dadasaheb Phalke.

We at Nashik International Film Festival (NIFF) would like to wish entire team of HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY a big LUCK and great successful future. While we sit with our fingers crossed and prayers in heart to have the Oscar land up in his lap.

Cheers,

NIFF Team

In this Photo NIFF board members, Paresh Mokashi (and team) and Mukesh Kaneri.

The coveted TROPHY and ultimate face of NIFF

2nd Nashik International Film Festival has ended and the dust has settled in the town of Nashik, but the evershining trophy that took everybody by surprise is not to be forgotten and it would be making every small and big film maker, short film director, documentary film maker eager to have this piece of beauty on their desk, showcase, library stand or next to their photo in bedroom.

Nashik International Film Festival has brought the small town of Nashik known for its sacred places and historic monuments into the world limelight when the International awards got underway.

The France, Czech Republic, London, Chile, U.S, Argentina based film makers had sent their entries to this festival. The beautiful dance troops, electrifying speeches, comical moments and great showmanship brought alive the town and gave it much more diginity of International standards.

Nashik would now be a destination looked upon by the future film makers vying to get their name etched on this beautiful trophy in golden letters and have a feeling of pride. Yes! PRIDE OF NASHIK awards were also given to the most acclaimed filmmaker, artist and upcoming artist in the cinema industry, who by their virtue of acting brought name and fame to this beautiful Nashik city.

The trophy as it stands tall with the face of legendary Dadasaheb Phalke - Father of Indian cinema and host of other bodies supporting the noble cause of felicitating and bringing the enthusiasm in young crowd to make a mark for themselves in the Indian Cinema Industry.

NIFF GLIMPSES

Some of the best Glimpses of Nashik International Film Festival. Please contact Mr. Mukesh Kaneri for more details mkaneri@gmail.com, info@niffindia.com

The man behind NIFF against all ODDS!!! MUKESH KANERI

Mukesh Kaneri needs no introduction, he is an institution in himself when it comes to anything related with the Media, Modelling, Films, Film Clubs and Film Festival. He is the modern day messiah for all the young and budding film makers in the country who look towards this city which gave birth to the Father of Indian Cinema "Chitrapat Maharishi Dadasaheb Phalke".

He has started the International Film festival under the guidance from Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal and other emminet personalities. Mukesh Kaneri is dealing with the difficulties which Dadasaheb Phalke faced to educate the people about Films and its impact on the society and Mukesh Kaneri is taking it a step ahead and giving the due credit to all the people who put their hard work, effort, sincerity and devotion in creating an ultimate cinema for the masses.

We salute our Festival Director and NIFF Founder. 3 Cheers for Mukesh for making sure this event successfully completes inspite of all odds.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD goes to ASHA PAREKH

Asha Parekh the yesteryears actress and the heartthrob of millions got the 2nd Nashik International Film Festival organized Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhumi Puraskar for Lifetime Achievement in the Indian Cinema.

Asha Parekh ruled the heart of the millions and here she is seen with the glittering trophy being presented to her by the Dy CM and NIFF Chief Patron Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal.

Asha Parekh remembered her years of association with Nashik and that her love for Shirdi Saibaba would make her travel through this picturesque town of Nashik. We wish her good luck and great health and we look ahead to her guidance in making this festival as one of India's most popular festival in next coming years.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD goes to DHARMENDRA.

Dharmendra holding the Dadasaheb Phalke Janabhoomi Puraskar awarded to him by METRO FOUNDATION OF INDIA at the 2nd Nashik International Film Festival held in Nashik.

The small town has suddenly livened up after having this superstar receive the ultimate award in every actor's lifetime. Dharmendra received it with affection and so much love that he had tears in his eyes, recalling the past era when he did his shootings in this small Nashik city.

We wish Dharmendra all the success and health to stay fit and work longer and be within our hearts.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

FRANCE film gets the BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM award.

The Writer, a film sent by France based Gabriele Brennen won the Best International Short Film award at the recently concluded Nashik International Film Festival. The award titled as Golden Camera Award in the memory of Late Dadasaheb Phalke (Father of Indian Film Industry) carries a Govt. of Maharashtra sponsored cash prize of INR 50,000 and trophy from Metro Foundation of India.

Entire NIFF Team congratulates the director and team of "The Writer" and wishes them to make many more such wonderful short / documentary films in the future.

Cheers,
NIFF Team.

NIFF Team is thankful to the PRESS for brilliant event coverage.

The NIFF 2009 that was held last week from July 30th to 2nd August received huge media and press coverage. Some of the links for your reference in your regional and international languages is as follows.

a) http://movies.ndtv.com/newstory.asp?id=ENTEN20090103716
b) http://www.deccanherald.com/content/16554/nashik-international-film-festival-begins.html
c) http://www.bollywoodbilli.com/2009/07/29/dharmendra-and-asha-parekh-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-awards-at-nashik-international-film-festival/
d) http://www.sakaaltimes.com/2009/07/29152828/Nashik-International-Film-Fest.html
e) http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bhujbal-inaugurates-nashik-film-festival_1278740
f) http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:ndtvcom580:d4e0344cde9619fc61a56eae9cfd8d77/Dharamendra-Asha-Parekh-honoured-at-NIFF?ra=1
g) http://www.newstin.com/rel/us/en-010-016730759
h) http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20090326/1208985.html
i) http://www.marathitheatre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=282:bhujbal-inaugurates-nashik-film-festival&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=18
j) http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Dharamendra--Asha-Parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393
k) http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/009200907311451.htm
l) http://www.ddinews.gov.in/DDNews/Templates/NewsDetail.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2FEntertainment%2Faward.htm&NRNODEGUID=%7B3EDB4FF2-EF87-4760-90BC-2316C7203BDD%7D&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest
m) http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
n) http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/hindi/12054/
o) http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story37043.htm
p) http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Dharamendra-Asha-Parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
q) http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/009200908031251.htm
r) http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/dharamendra-parekh-honoured-lifetime-achievement-award-399
s) http://www.samaylive.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/642672.html
t) http://www.screenindia.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
u) http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090804/ttlife.htm

NIFF team is thankful to all the PRESS and MEDIA for this wonderful, brilliant and magnamous coverage of this beautiful event.
We hope to see you soon at NIFF 2010 next year.

Cheers,
NIFF Team.

Dharmendra, Asha Parekh get NIFF Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dharmendra and Asha Parekh get NIFF 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Hon. Dy. Chief Minister and NIFF Chief Patron Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal, Emminent Educationist Shri DeviSinghji Shekhawat, Dr. Smt. Shobhatai Bachhav and MLA Shri. Babanraoji Gholap.

The other film faternity present at the event were Yesteryear actress Shammi, Shekhar Suman, Aftab Shivdasani, Ehsaan Qureshi. The event was graced by local ministers and prominent personalities from various industry background.

NIFF 2010 was announced amidst much fun and fare by Chief Patron Shri. Chhaganraoji Bhujbal.

Cheers
NIFF Team

NASHIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENS "Harishchandrachi Factory"

NIFF screens HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY directed by Paresh Mokashi. The film depicts all the problems faced by legendary Dadasaheb Phalke and his positive mind to overcome the challenges and start the entertainment industry and film making in India.

We hope all our Patrons, Colleagues and Friends loved watching this great movie.

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NASHIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL STARTS

NASHIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL opened with great pomp and show at the hands of Hon. Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri. Chhaganraoji Bhujbal, Minister of State for Health Dr. Smt. Shobhatai Bachhav, MLA Babanraoji Gholap at the Kalidas Kala Mandir.

The Film Screenings and seminars have kicked of and everybody is invited to download the schedules and be present at the screenings and closing ceremony.

Cheers!!!
NIFF TEAM

NIFF gets approval of Nashik Municipal Corporation.

NIFF organizers have got another support to their cause of organizing this heritage festival in the hometown of Father of Indian cinema, Shri Dadasaheb Phalke.

Nashik Municipal Corporation has given their approval to be part of this mega event to be held in Nashik and show their support in form of Funds and Theatre for showing the Short Films and Documentary Films.

We highly appreciate this move from them and look for their association for long time.

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NIFF gets high profile guests for CLOSING CEREMONY

NIFF has got approval from Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri. AshokRaoji Chavan to be the chief guest of the closing ceremony.

Another feather in the cap of NIFF organizers. We look forward to everybody being present there.

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

New Dates for NIFF 2009

Dear Friends;

The new dates for NIFF 2009 are as follows
30th July 2009 (Opening Ceremony) to 2nd August 2009 (Awards Ceremony)
Please lock these dates and we look forward to everybody attending this grand event.

NIFF new dates to be announced shortly.

Nashik International Film Festival has new dates and they shall be announced shortly through our Blog and Website.

The last date for submission with late fees for Short Film, Documentaries and Animation Films has been extended to 10th June 2009.

We apologize the delay and at the same time look ahead to making the event a memorable one for every individual involved in this festival. We look ahead to your support and love for this NIFF event.

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NASHIK Film City Project.

The organizers of NIFF have launched a Nashik Film City Project. We are looking for Donations and Investments from Venture Funds, High Net Worth Individuals and Corporates willing to make presence felt in this High Value Entertainment work.

You can reach -> Mukesh Kaneri : +91 99703 64446 / +91 98331 56446

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NIFF 2009 invites for DADASAHED SOHALA

NIFF 2009 Team and REVA film club invites you for DADASAHEB PHALKE JAYANTI SOHALA. Grand Bollywood rangoli competition from 1:00pm to 6:00pm followed by film show, documentary film muhurat and prize distribution from 6:30PM onwards today at KUSUMAGRAJ SMARAK Gangapur road.

Best Wishes ..

NIFF Team

NIFF launches new office.

NIFF has shifted office to its new premises. Would like its PATRONS, SUPPORTERS, WELL WISHERS and ASSOCIATES to pay a visit to the office

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NIFF WISHES HAPPY GUDDI PADVA.

NIFF team wishes HAPPY GUDI PADVA to the entire FIlm Faternity, Friends and Everybody involved with this memorable event.

Read the history of Gudi Padva here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gudi_Padwa

Best Wishes and Happy New Year.
NIFF Team

PRESS MEET CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY

Nashik Inyernational Film Festival 2009 Press meet has concluded successfully under the guidance of Festival Director Mukesh Kaneri and Patron Babanraoji Gholap and other well known dignatries.

The NIFF new office is being inauguarted on the auspicious day of GUDI PADVA on 27th March 2009

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team

NIFF 2009 PRESS MEET

Nashik International Film Festival 2009 is having its PRESS CONFERENCE. The details for which are as follows.

Date : 25th March 2009
Venue : Media Centre, Nashik
Time : 4:30 pm

For Further Details Contact
Mr. Mukesh Kaneri - Festival Director
Cell No : +91 99703 64446 / +91 98331 56446
Mail : info@niffindia.com

Cheers
NIFF Team

CHECK NEW SECTIONS ON NIFFINDIA.com

Dear Friends;

We have added certain picture galleries on our website and we would like you to see the most reputed and dignified Patrons, Supporters and Team Members on the website and be part of this International Film Festival.

NIFF is going to go Mobile and would be India's first festival to be mobile based and running on latest technologies. We invite you witness this MEGA film festival and be part of the history in making this festival one of the most cherished one in the Indian Cinema History in the home town of Father of Indian cinema, Shri. Dadasaheb Phalke.

Cheers!!
NIFF Team

REGISTRATION FORM AND LOADS OF AWARDS

Hello;

The NIFF registration form is already uploaded on the official website of Nashik International Film Festival http://www.niffindia.com http://www.niffindia.org

The Short Films, Documentaries, Animation Films, International and Indian Cinema entries have to reach us before 30th April 2009.

Registration form : http://www.niffindia.com/entry-form-2009.pdf
For more queries contact the Festival Director Mr. Mukesh Kaneri on mkaneri@gmail.com

Regards,
NIFF Tech Team

OFFICIAL BLOG FOR NASHIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Hi Folks;

You are welcome to pen your thoughts on the upcoming 2nd Nashik International Film Festival.
The festival dates are finalized from 30th May 2009 to 3rd June 2009. Mark these dates in your calendar and see you all at the festival with your best companion.

BDS
Festival Member