Aug 17, 2017
Filmmaker Mohit Suri, who will be seen
mentoring aspiring directors for a new digital show "HP MTV
Fame-istan", feels that a filmmakers perspective gets lost "if ones
freedom of expression is restricted".
"The art of filmmaking needs one to exercise his/her freedom of
expression else it would be a half-baked attempt. I really feel that a
filmmaker's perspective seems to be lost if one's freedom of expression
is restricted," Suri said in a statement.
MTV and software company HP have taken up the task of helping four
aspiring filmmakers make short films, and will get big names from the
industry to mentor them. Each month, a film mentor will introduce the
director of the month.
The director will then feature in a call-for-entry promo that will call
out to actors and people who want to be part of their short film. The
digital show will be available on MTV India's digital platforms.
After the selection of the cast and crew of the movie, the filmmakers
will be mentored by popular directors from the film industry. Each
short film will have to be completed within a duration of one and a
half months. Once the movie is shot, the mentor will give their verdict
on the film.
Suri is the first mentor.
Talking about the association, Suri said: "I am glad that MTV in
collaboration with HP are addressing the need of the hour by providing
budding movie-makers with a democratic platform to bring their
imaginative world to life through 'Fame-istan'.
"A filmmaker usually puts his heart, mind and soul in a movie and I
would want to give a word of advice to young directors out there that
they should not let anything stifle their inner voice. There's a lot of
young talent in the country, waiting to be nurtured and this is the
perfect opportunity for them."
The short films will be stitched together in an episode which will
later be aired on MTV. The films will individually go live on MTV's
social platforms as well.