While many pre-modern Indian temples feature bas-reliefs of dance, the Nataraj Temple at Chidambaram (which has a documented history dating from the 7the century CE) has a special relationship with dance. Not only is the temple dedicated to the “Lord of Dance” but it uniquely features all the 108 karanas of classical dance mentioned in […]
KEEP IT SIMPLE – a talk and Q&A by filmmaker Christoph Pohl about his newly found creative expression in black and white drawing. About the Artist: Christoph Pohl is a self-taught filmmaker and graphic artist. Educated as an engineer for media technology in Germany, his media for creative expression used to be film, video and […]
Mois de la Réunion 2026 • 2ème Édition 🇷🇪 Le mois de la culture réunionnaise continue, pour cela des projections de courts métrages réunionnais sont à l’affiche ! 📆 Mercredi 21 octobre 2026 à 19h 📍Alliance française de Pondichéry 🎥 Auditorium Nous espérons que vous continuerez ce voyage culturel avec nous ✨ — Reunion Island […]
We are delighted to share with you that Flickers Film Club is hosting its next public screening coming Sunday (18/10) at Auroville Film Institute. We will be screening Vivek Chaudhary’s ‘I, Poppy’ (please find attached our promotional poster for the event). It is in this regard that we are contacting you. We would be very grateful […]
Screening a package of short dance-films on the theme ‘Smashing Patriarchy’ on Saturday 17th October at 7pm Filtering female bodies through the ‘male gaze’ is the norm in all mass media. Mainstream films operate within a system where male technicians ( like camera operators and editors ) decide how female bodies will be portrayed […]
The International Pavilions* invite you to a screening of “The Hidden Life of Trees” Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7 PM Visitors’ Centre Auditorium, Auroville Based on the bestselling book by renowned forester and author Peter Wohlleben, this documentary opens a window onto the hidden world of forests. Can trees communicate? Do they have a social […]
A talk on *FILM MUSIC IN EARLY INDIAN CINEMA* by *Sumit Dey* introduces the audience to ways in which new sound technologies shaped film music in Bengali Talkies of the 1930s. Attendees can expect an engaging and informative talk on a niche area in Indian cinema followed by a open discussion. *Sat 3 Oct 7-8 […]
আগমনী (Arrival): An Ecological Memoir and Beyond ✨ Join us for a captivating online session with Moushumi Bhowmik—renowned singer, writer, and practice-led researcher—as part of the upcoming Tracing Durga artistic research initiative. 📅 Event Details: Date: 26th September, 2026 Time: 19:30 IST Platform: Online 🤝 Collaborators & Supporters: Presented by: Auroville Film Institute In Collaboration with: Kolkata Centre for Creativity & Emami Foundation Venue Supporters: Goethe-Institut […]
We are delighted to share with you that Flickers Film Club is hosting its next public screening coming Sunday (20/9) at AF Pondy. We will be screening Aranya Sahay’s ‘Humans in the Loop’ (please find attached our promotional poster for the event). About the Event: Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you […]
Practitioners Guide to the History of Indian Documentary Cinema Open Space Documentary Arts Programme 8–11 Sept 2026 | 3–6 pm IST | Online Looking at any history from a practitioner’s point of view, there lies the possibility to collectively churn and map thoughts on praxis instead of walking down a museum hallway. As a practitioner […]
The stories are coming in, and we’re watching! The Regular Deadline for submissions to the 7th Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival 2026 is now OPEN. We’re looking for films that cross borders, challenge the gaze, reclaim space and make room for voices, bodies, histories and experiences that deserve to be seen and heard. From the […]
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*FAR AWAY, SO CLOSE* *4-part moving image workshop series* to observe the effects of different magnifications on the human body – with and without lighting, with and without contexts – and to discover how meaning may be altered as a result of varying factors. *Part 1 – Close-up* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 4th September 7pm […]
🎬 DANCERS / PERFORMERS + VIDEOGRAPHERS WANTED I’m shooting Episode 4 of Sangha is the New Buddha — a personal essay-film about rest, community, the female body & finding somewhere to fall apart. Looking for: 💃 1 woman + 1 man — dancers/performers 🎥 1 videographer No formal dance training needed. Just […]
What do dancers, poets, writers, film makers, actors, musicians, photographers, artists, and sculptors have in common ? They are the bridge between their personal creative impulse and the diverse world around! Banjara Theatre Acting classes are for you to develop abilities to perceive your world intensely & intentionally, Create with intrigue & multidimensional […]
Edition 6 of MANIFEST opens its CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS Early Bird Discount available until 24th November, 2026. Final Deadline 21st February 2027. We are happy to add two new categories – Dance Documentaries and Fashion Films The following discounts are available on submission fees if applicable to the submitter: Has your film been selected […]
Open Call Time, people We just open registration for the next humongous art exhibition in Seoul South Korea. open call for all kinds of art – international artists and, of course, in Korea. LINK IN @thehechyeomoyeo BI0 and —> https://forms.gle/rQmLKuNiHvwMbxiA8 Our global Non Profit art project is collaborating with @kote.kr – 🐌 Our mission is […]
Animation | Storytelling | Puppet | Art | Comic Strip 📅 11 – 16 May, 2026⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM For Ages 10–15 Years Participants will explore themselves in an artistic and creative environment. Together, we will explore, express, and experience innovative methods of interaction, communication, research, and performance while learning the concepts of […]
You are welcome to join the session Create Your Joy – creating cards, bookmarks, and fridge magnets for someone you care about 💌✨️ ☀️Fridays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm 🗓️8 May, 15 May, 3 July, 10 July Participants are requested to have a genuine interest and commit to attending the full sessions. – Open to All […]
Event Details Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you all to a screening of Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning and Palme d’Or-nominated film ‘All We Imagine As Light’. Telling the story of three nurses in modern-day Mumbai: Prabha, Anu, and Parvaty, the film takes a gentle but unflinching look […]
Earth Day Special ·at the Multimedia Center Auditorium, Auroville on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · 8:00 PM ✨ Glide into the waters of the Cauvery, where India’s smooth coated otters reveal playful bonds, fragile resilience, and breathtaking survival. Narrated by Sugandhi Gadadhar with fisherman Shivanna “Shivu,” this award winning documentary unveils never before seen behavior […]
By Aurora’s Eye Films A rare look inside Miraculous Productions’ wildly imaginative stage work, Compost Mentis. Created by Aurora’s Eye, this documentary follows director Jesse and costume designer Jyotis as they build a world where bacteria are heroes, plastic is an obstacle, and the human brain becomes a battleground. Originally written by Johnny in 2005, […]
