Experience the magic of cinema and performing arts at this three-day festival in Versova

A performing arts society in the suburb brings a three-day interactive festival showcasing cinema, arts and performance this week

In the bustling lanes of Aram Nagar, any street you take will lead you either to the doorstep of a casting director, a theatre rehearsal or one of the many lively coffee shops flocked by hopeful actors catching a breather between auditions. Housed in this neighbourhood, the performing arts space of Veda Factory is gearing to celebrate the undying spirit of this hopeful neighbourhood. Spanning three days, The Veda Factory House of Art Festival opens its doors to film enthusiasts and aspiring theatre artistes for short-film screenings, art exhibitions, improv acting workshops and open mic gigs tomorrow.

A moment from the film

“We handpicked the short films solely based on the quality and storyline. The curated list ranges from international art films to short films made by college film societies in the city,” shares Sampat Singh Rathore, founder, Veda Factory. The roster includes some unique city-inspired short films such as A Star is Born, a docu-film that follows the journey of a Mumbai cop who embraces his lifelong love for dancing in his 40s; Kamathipura, a fantasy thriller set in the titular neighbourhood and Flat Bol Mumma, Flat!, a peek into the life in the chawls of the city.

Sampat Singh Rathore

“To make it a learning experience for aspiring artistes, we are hosting an improv acting workshop led by Neeltarni Pratap, a film writer based out of Los Angeles. The workshop will focus on dynamic character development, stretching the emotional range and the physical awareness of actors,” he shares. There will also be workshops for visual arts and sculpture led by artist Shraddha Kirvale that will introduce participants to new mediums and formats. “We strive to build a community of like-minded individuals who can contribute to cinema at large,” Rathore concludes.

From: Tomorrow to November 11; 2 pm onwards
At: Veda Factory, Bungalow 120, Aram Nagar 2, Versova
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Entry: Rs 200 onwards

Film in focus

Flat Bol Mumma, Flat!  follows filmmaker and fourth-generation Mumbaikar Vedanti Londhe’s family as they struggle with the unexpectedly bittersweet experience of leaving their ancestral house and in the chawls of South Mumbai to move into a modern apartment complex.

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