After months of planning for an
impressive festival line-up, the team at Awam ka Cinema that organises the Ayodhya
Film Festival announced this morning that the event, scheduled to happen from
15-17 November 2019, has been postponed. This call has been taken in view of
the impending law and order situation that might arise due to the Ayodhya
verdict which may come sometime the same period. The annual event that will be
on its 13th edition will now run from 16th to 18th December, 2019, organisers
have confirmed.
With the new date for the festival
announced, the organisers have extended accepting last moment entries till 5th December
which might induce film makers to send in their films. Festival Director Shah
Alam says, “Except for the date change, everything remains the same as planned. We
have sorted out logistics and built support from locals, who are already
overwhelmed with the film festival taking place in their backyard.”
"As Awam ka Cinema gears up
to host yet another successful edition of Ayodhya Film Festival, we are focused
on creating a vibrant ambience for film makers and audience to further enhance Ayodhya’s
position as a leading film making and tourism destination (and not just a holy
town) that offers unforgettable experiences," said Festival Chairperson
and Jury Mohan Das. “This year’s selection spans a range of genres; from social
issues to psychodrama and thriller, to provocative period piece and taut social
commentary to award winning films across the globe,” he added.
The 13th Ayodhya Film Festival in
partnership with other global film festivals will take place from 16th to 18th December,
2019. The full festival programme, screening schedules and nominations will be
announced on 10th December, 2019.
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