THE ACTOR & THE STAR: MASTERCLASS WITH TAAPSEE PANNU
With a career spanning a multitude of genres and languages, Taapsee has earned a reputation for her exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to her art. In this exclusive masterclass, she shares her insights, experiences, and secrets that have propelled her to stardom.
The masterclass is a meticulously crafted voyage through the various facets of acting. Taapsee offers a profound understanding of the actor’s journey, from understanding the nuances of script analysis to character development.
Drawing from her own evolution as an actor, Taapsee provides an in-depth exploration of her preparation techniques for each role, shedding light on her research, emotional groundwork, and physical transformation. Whether it’s the intensity of a dramatic scene, the finesse of comedy, or the intricacies of performing in different languages, her masterclass covers every aspect of the actor’s palette.
Date: Saturday, Oct 14 | 2:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton, ON
Fee: $50
Discount: Upto 25% off available. Details on purchase page.
GUN, GIRL & POLITICS: MASTERCLASS ON KENNEDY WITH ANURAG KASHYAP, SUNNY LEONE & RAHUL BHAT
Embark on a captivating and immersive exploration of Cannes-acclaimed masterpiece, Kennedy, with the visionary director extraordinaire, Anurag Kashyap, and the brilliant lead actors, Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat. Unravel the intricacies of Anurag’s directorial approach and gain profound insights into his unique artistic vision that sets him apart as a true maestro in the realm of cinema. Delve into the heart and soul of this remarkable cinematic gem as you traverse the creative minds that brought it to life.
Date: Saturday, Oct 14 | 7:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton, ON
Fee: $50
Discount: Upto 25% off available. Details on purchase page.
WHAT IS AN ANURAG KASHYAP FILM? MASTERCLASS WITH ANURAG KASHYAP ON HIS FILMMAKING
Join us for an exclusive masterclass featuring the global cinema powerhouse and internationally acclaimed writer, director, actor, and producer, Anurag Kashyap. In this immersive session, delve into the creative genius of one of the most influential figures in the film industry. Gain invaluable insights into the art of storytelling, filmmaking, and the nuances of cinematic excellence. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, an aspiring actor, or simply a film enthusiast, this masterclass promises to ignite your passion for cinema and equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to take your craft to the next level. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true visionary in the world of cinema.
Date: Sunday, Oct 15 | 4:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard By Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton, ON
Fee: $50
Discount: Upto 25% off available. Details on purchase page.
Anup Singh is an internationally renowned writer, film director and teacher of cinema whose feature “Qissa – The Tale of a Lonely Ghost” (2013), starring Irrfan Khan, premiered at TIFF,where it won the award for “Best Asian Film” (NETPAC). One of the most critically acclaimed films of our times, it has won 15 international awards to date. His next masterpiece, “The Song of Scorpions” (2017), starring Irrfan Khan and Golshifteh Farahani had its world premiere at Locarno Film Festival in front of 8000 people on the world’s largest film screen. The film has won numerous accolades worldwide. His first feature, “The Name of a River” (2001) was awarded the Aravindan Award for best debut filmmaker in India. Currently he is working on his next feature film “Lasya – The Gentle Dance”, an Indo-Swiss co-production, and a French language Swiss-French-Senegalese feature film titled, ‘A Powerful Woman’, based on Marie N’Diaye’s Goncourt award-winning novel, ‘Trois Femmes Puissantes’.
Anup Singh was born in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. He studied Literature and Philosophy at Bombay University and Film at the Film & TV Institute of India, from which he graduated in direction in 1986. He now lives & works in Geneva, Switzerland. Anup Singh has taught and lectured on cinema at numerous universities and film schools in the UK, India and Switzerland. He has also written and directed numerous TV projects and consulted for BBC.
ACTING THE UNSAYABLE: A workshop for actors, directors and writers.
In our world, we write, gesture, speak in familiar ways and modes so that we are quickly understood and can achieve whatever goal we’ve set ourselves. We rarely reflect on these familiar modes – that, perhaps, they have have locked us into a habitual and mediocre way of relating to our world. We sense that there’s so much more within and between us, but are hardly ever able to reach that depth or breadth.
This workshop is for writers, directors, actors who would like to take a line of flight into other possibilities of performance: not simply re-present to us ready-made ideas of ourselves, the other and our cosmos, but enter a process of creation that allows the outside world to challenge & galvanize us and our work – & our work to cast its new expanse back into the world.
PROCESS:
Understanding how familiar modes order the world and predetermine our performance
The joy of journeys: speed, intensity and intervals of the body, relationship with the other, space & time
Playing without an end: the body and the other as process, materiality, possibilities
ABOUT ANUP SINGH
ANUP SINGH was born in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. He graduated in literature and philosophy from the Bombay University. He is a student of the Film & TV Institute of India, Pune, graduating in direction in 1986. He now lives & works in Geneva, Switzerland.
ANUP SINGH is an internationally renowned film director who’s feature “Qissa – The Tale of a Lonely Ghost” (2013) premiered at TIFF, where it won the award for “Best Asian Film”. One of the most critically acclaimed films, it has won 15 international awards to date. His next masterpiece, “The Song of Scorpions” (2017), starring Irrfan Khan had its world premiere at Locarno in front of 8000 people on the world’s largest film screen. The film has won numerous accolades worldwide.
Anup Singh has taught and lectured on cinema at numerous universities and film schools in the UK, India and Switzerland.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date : Sunday, May 19th | 3:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott, 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton, ON L6W 4S1
A theatre exploration workshop with the master of theatre art, Anamika Haksar who has been trained at National School of Drama and Moscow State Institute of Theatre Arts.
Anamika is a multi faceted actor, playwright, director, and producer of scores of celebrated theatre plays. Her very 1st film as director and producer, Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon, has won accolades world wide including at Sundance 2019. Anamika also taught at National School of Drama and counts bollywood actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Adil Hussain and Rajpal Yadav among her students.
Join the Yogi of Sound Professor Surinder Singh for an insightful workshop exploring the depths of human emotions and their musical connection. Discover how to master your emotions through music and empower yourself with an incredible tool that has the capacity to tackle some of life’s biggest challenges. Journey through sound, emotion and reality to become a better you.
*Festival management reserves the right to modify schedule and replace content under unforeseen circumstances. All film screenings are for 18+ audience.
