HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ALL YOU LOVELY LISTENERS OUT THERE- 

We were to release this episode at the end of 2023- but we are a very small team running this podcast independently, and so we mugged it up. 

But, also this year we have decided to go out with a begging bowl and look for some funding support for our podcast- we also got inspired from this episode to do that.

So, any of you would like to sponsor us, fund us, support us in some way- even a small amount goes a long way in supporting and increasing the production quality of the show and reaching you with some great content. 

And, if you want a bigger association, we can mention your name and support as a patron on the podcast. 
Please connect with us. You can also join our insta handle that we have regularly started posting on- the.artistspodcast.

And back to the episode with our wonderful guests- Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry and Rita Meher. 

Did you know that the representation of Asians and South Asians is under 5 and 3 percent in the main stream film industry?
And, it's an arduous task to run a film festival?
But, more importantly, why should you submit your film to a specific festival? And why should the audience go to a specific festival?

Pushpinder Chowdhry is the founder of the longest running Asian film festival in the UK- The UKAFF, and Rita Meher is the founder of a prominent South Asian film festival in the U.S, Tasveer South Asian film festival. 

Enjoy. 



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The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ALL YOU LOVELY LISTENERS OUT THERE- We were to release this episode at the end of 2023- but we are a very small team running this podcast independently, and so we mugged it up. But, also this year we have decided to go out with a begging bowl and look for some funding support for our podcast- we also got inspired from this episode to do that. So, any of you would like to sponsor us, fund us, support us in some way- even a small amount goes a long way in supporting and increasing the production quality of the show and reaching you with some great content. And, if you want a bigger association, we can mention your name and support as a patron on the podcast. Please connect with us. You can also join our insta handle that we have regularly started posting on- the.artistspodcast. And back to the episode with our wonderful guests- Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry and Rita Meher. Did you know that the representation of Asians and South Asians is under 5 and 3 percent in the main stream film industry? And, it's an arduous task to run a film festival? But, more importantly, why should you submit your film to a specific festival? And why should the audience go to a specific festival? Pushpinder Chowdhry is the founder of the longest running Asian film festival in the UK- The UKAFF, and Rita Meher is the founder of a prominent South Asian film festival in the U.S, Tasveer South Asian film festival. Enjoy. 
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THE ARTISTS podcast started in 2019 with a focus on creators and filmmakers, but, gradually realizing that Artists and Entrepreneurship are two sides of the same coin. Also, realizing that mental health is an important aspect for Artists to thrive. Hence, the gamut of knowledge and inspiration has gone beyond just creating to also building , balancing, sustaining and catapulting. The Artists Podcast endeavors to push and inspire Artists to bloom in all areas of their life by conversing with the best Artists globally.

THE ARTISTS podcast started in 2019 with a focus on creators and filmmakers, but, gradually realizing that Artists and Entrepreneurship are two sides of the same coin. Also, realizing that mental health is an important aspect for Artists to thrive. Hence, the gamut of knowledge and inspiration has gone beyond just creating to also building , balancing, sustaining and catapulting. The Artists Podcast endeavors to push and inspire Artists to bloom in all areas of their life by conversing with the best Artists globally.

The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia

A profession where Murphy's law is at its best!

In this podcast, we decipher the journey of the makers in the business of making films and unravel the challenges of being in this profession.

These candid conversations are also a reality check to millions out there who want to be in this very sort out and considerably glamorous profession.

New episode every Friday/ Saturday

Curated & Hosted by Suchita Bhhatia 
Brought to you by Metaphysical Lab & Ep.Log Media 

A profession where Murphy's law is at its best!
In this podcast, we decipher the journey of the makers in the business of making films and unravel the challenges of being in this profession.
These candid conversations are also a reality check to millions out there who want to be in this very sort out and considerably glamorous profession.
New episode every Friday/ Saturday
Curated &amp; Hosted by Suchita Bhhatia Brought to you by Metaphysical Lab &amp; Ep.Log Media

EP 142 THE PURPOSE OF A FILM FESTIVAL  Ft: Pushpinder Chowdhry & Rita Meher

How can you design your life as an Artist, where you focus on important things rather than mundane? How can you design in a way that will get you out of survival instincts and make you more productive in terms of enhancing yourself daily? 

How do you define yourself as a storyteller and an Artist?

We ask this to our guest Danish Husain, a prominent theatre director, playwright, poet and a performer.

1) What should be the MINDSET of an Artist?
2) ALIGNING the audience to you!
3) ENHANCING the tools in your repertoire.
4)Compel to make CHOICES out of the comfort zone
5) Art should enrich and also have a commercial aspect.
6) All great stories become the audiences stories
7) Its always Day 1. 

Get enlightened- and Enjoy.

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How can you design your life as an Artist, where you focus on important things rather than mundane? How can you design in a way that will get you out of survival instincts and make you more productive in terms of enhancing yourself daily? How do you define yourself as a storyteller and an Artist? We ask this to our guest Danish Husain, a prominent theatre director, playwright, poet and a performer. 1) What should be the MINDSET of an Artist? 2) ALIGNING the audience to you! 3) ENHANCING the tools in your repertoire. 4)Compel to make CHOICES out of the comfort zone 5) Art should enrich and also have a commercial aspect. 6) All great stories become the audiences stories 7) Its always Day 1. Get enlightened- and Enjoy.
FOLLOW: @THE.ARTISTSPODCAST TO STAY TUNED! 
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EP 153 DESIGNING YOUR LIFE AS AN ARTIST FT: DANISH HUSAIN`

Niren Bhatt needs no intro. A very successful writer with a range of box office hits from Stree 2, which did 400 cr. plus business, to another hit of the year Munjya. You can google Niren Bhatt and see his writing across genres, many of which you would have heard or seen.

But, more than the box office figures what is interesting to know is how does Niren Bhatt think? Because writing is a thinking process- and the way you think is the way you will structure, the way you will choose the right elements for your story, the right scene perspective, and the way to move the audience; in his case SWAY THE AUDIENCE. 

Suchita digs Niren on multiple levels, and you can't miss the humour and get swayed.

1) Writing across genres.
2) Writing is a thinking process- HOW DO YOU THINK?
3) Maslow's hierarchy and the intent of self- actualization!
4) The detailed Writing process- which has to be fulfilling.
5) The Syd Fields, The Robert Mckees- And the template of screen writing?
6) From playwriting to ScriptWriting.
7) Advice from Gulzar Saab.
8) WRITER'S BLOCK- is fictional!
10)First Draft - VOMIT DRAFT to 15- 16th Final Draft.
11) SCRIPT LITERACY AND BOUNCING BOARDS- Who are you sharing your scripts with, to read- VERY IMP.
12) The rejections, traumas, imposter syndromes.
13) Importance of a DREAM PRODUCER-
14) Market research/ Algorithms- Analysis is a double edged sword?
15) What is it that your producers of Stree 2 and Munjya are DOING RIGHT?
16) The analysis of the elements of genre.
17) PLS DO NOT ASK FOR SO MANY NARRATIONS AND THEN REJECT C, TRAUMAS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES


Knowing the INTENT and purpose of what ever work you are doing, will drive it in the right direction- in this case MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF SELF- ACTUALIZATION ! And, the moment you know this- you will set a clear direction for your life and your values, your purpose- which is all interlinked with the kind of work you want to do!! Great takeaway. 

Reflect and Enjoy!

FOLLOW: @THE.ARTISTSPODCAST TO STAY TUNED!



Email id: metaphysicallab@gmail.com/

You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.
The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

Niren Bhatt needs no intro. A very successful writer with a range of box office hits from Stree 2, which did 400 cr. plus business, to another hit of the year Munjya. You can google Niren Bhatt and see his writing across genres, many of which you would have heard or seen. But, more than the box office figures what is interesting to know is how does Niren Bhatt think? Because writing is a thinking process- and the way you think is the way you will structure, the way you will choose the right elements for your story, the right scene perspective, and the way to move the audience; in his case SWAY THE AUDIENCE. Suchita digs Niren on multiple levels, and you can't miss the humour and get swayed. 1) Writing across genres. 2) Writing is a thinking process- HOW DO YOU THINK? 3) Maslow's hierarchy and the intent of self- actualization! 4) The detailed Writing process- which has to be fulfilling. 5) The Syd Fields, The Robert Mckees- And the template of screen writing? 6) From playwriting to ScriptWriting. 7) Advice from Gulzar Saab. 8) WRITER'S BLOCK- is fictional! 10)First Draft - VOMIT DRAFT to 15- 16th Final Draft. 11) SCRIPT LITERACY AND BOUNCING BOARDS- Who are you sharing your scripts with, to read- VERY IMP. 12) The rejections, traumas, imposter syndromes. 13) Importance of a DREAM PRODUCER- 14) Market research/ Algorithms- Analysis is a double edged sword? 15) What is it that your producers of Stree 2 and Munjya are DOING RIGHT? 16) The analysis of the elements of genre. 17) PLS DO NOT ASK FOR SO MANY NARRATIONS AND THEN REJECT C, TRAUMAS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES Knowing the INTENT and purpose of what ever work you are doing, will drive it in the right direction- in this case MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF SELF- ACTUALIZATION ! And, the moment you know this- you will set a clear direction for your life and your values, your purpose- which is all interlinked with the kind of work you want to do!! Great takeaway. Reflect and Enjoy! FOLLOW: @THE.ARTISTSPODCAST TO STAY TUNED! 
Email id: <a href="http://metaphysicallab@gmail.com/">metaphysicallab@gmail.com/</a> 
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EP 152 ON WRITING BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES FT: NIREN BHATT

A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda, is the book by award- winning film critic Carrie Rickey. 


Rickey traces Varda’s three remarkable careers—as still photographer, as filmmaker, and as installation artist. She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, using the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie industry. She demonstrates how Varda was years ahead of her time in addressing sexism, abortion, labor exploitation, immigrant rights, and race relations with candor and incisiveness. She makes clear Varda’s impact on contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, the Safdie brothers, and Martin Scorsese, who called her one of the Gods of cinema. And she delves into Varda’s incredibly rich social life with figures such as Harrison Ford, Jean-Luc Godard, Jim Morrison, Susan Sontag, and Andy Warhol, and her nearly forty-year marriage to the celebrated director Jacques Demy.

Suchita talks to Carrie about this most important book on Agnes Varda who defined the French New Wave, inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, and was recognized with major awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film Festivals, as well as an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards.

Digs:

1) Varda and her relationships with other Artists. She got to the essence very fast. Her ability to connect with people as a photographer and storyteller was immemse.

2) Transforming from still image to moving pictures to 3 dimensional spaces- almost like a 3 Act of life!!

3) The approach as a filmmaker that was so distinct from her director husband Demy. Her approach was to discover deeper aspects of things.

4) Varda started making movies without knowing anything about movies- without having even have watched many films- and so she found her own language, her own grammar.

5) Opening up to arts, creativity and filmmaking to create a new syntax.

6) Truffaut's non acceptance of Varda as a director and his reviews in Cahiers du cinema.

7) A very imporant difference between the French and the American studios financing movies-

8) How photography taught her to capture the decisive moment!

9) 1958 when her film got into the Cannes festival was she accepted into the community of french filmmakers and new wave filmmakers?

10) The long marriage to another brilliant filmmaker Demy 

11) Varda's relationship with Jim Morrison and his death- and how his funeral was for less than 8 minutes!

12) Varda with Warhol, Susan Sontag, Truffaut. 

13) Scorses's immense admiration for Varda.


Enjoy this longish episode, and check out the book that is out now !!

Join our Artists insta handle the.artistspodcast 

Email id: metaphysicallab@gmail.com/

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.
The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda, is the book by award- winning film critic Carrie Rickey. Rickey traces Varda’s three remarkable careers—as still photographer, as filmmaker, and as installation artist. She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, using the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie industry. She demonstrates how Varda was years ahead of her time in addressing sexism, abortion, labor exploitation, immigrant rights, and race relations with candor and incisiveness. She makes clear Varda’s impact on contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, the Safdie brothers, and Martin Scorsese, who called her one of the Gods of cinema. And she delves into Varda’s incredibly rich social life with figures such as Harrison Ford, Jean-Luc Godard, Jim Morrison, Susan Sontag, and Andy Warhol, and her nearly forty-year marriage to the celebrated director Jacques Demy. Suchita talks to Carrie about this most important book on Agnes Varda who defined the French New Wave, inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, and was recognized with major awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film Festivals, as well as an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards. Digs: 1) Varda and her relationships with other Artists. She got to the essence very fast. Her ability to connect with people as a photographer and storyteller was immemse. 2) Transforming from still image to moving pictures to 3 dimensional spaces- almost like a 3 Act of life!! 3) The approach as a filmmaker that was so distinct from her director husband Demy. Her approach was to discover deeper aspects of things. 4) Varda started making movies without knowing anything about movies- without having even have watched many films- and so she found her own language, her own grammar. 5) Opening up to arts, creativity and filmmaking to create a new syntax. 6) Truffaut's non acceptance of Varda as a director and his reviews in Cahiers du cinema. 7) A very imporant difference between the French and the American studios financing movies- 8) How photography taught her to capture the decisive moment! 9) 1958 when her film got into the Cannes festival was she accepted into the community of french filmmakers and new wave filmmakers? 10) The long marriage to another brilliant filmmaker Demy 11) Varda's relationship with Jim Morrison and his death- and how his funeral was for less than 8 minutes! 12) Varda with Warhol, Susan Sontag, Truffaut. 13) Scorses's immense admiration for Varda. Enjoy this longish episode, and check out the book that is out now !! Join our Artists insta handle the.artistspodcast 
Email id: <a href="http://metaphysicallab@gmail.com/">metaphysicallab@gmail.com/</a> 
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EP 142 THE PURPOSE OF A FILM FESTIVAL Ft: Pushpinder Chowdhry & Rita Meher

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