https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/tags/filmfestival/Recent content in FilmFestival on Culture CrossroadsHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caThu, 31 Jul 2025 03:43:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nafa-marathi-film-festival-concludes-with-enthusiasm/Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:43:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nafa-marathi-film-festival-concludes-with-enthusiasm/Thanks to an overwhelming response from Marathi film enthusiasts across the US and Canada, the NAFA Film Festival 2025 was a resounding success. Over 2,500 attendees enjoyed the festivities at The California Theatre. Festival Founder and President Abhijit Gholap described the three-day celebration as a “Diwali of entertainment.” The opening day featured a grand and glamorous red carpet followed by the Film Awards Night. Several artists from Maharashtra were honored with various awards, including the prestigious NAFA Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented to veteran actor Amol Palekar.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/santhosh-ram-mavuri-s-weaves-of-culture-to-screen-at-15th-chicago-south-asian-film-festival/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:12:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/santhosh-ram-mavuri-s-weaves-of-culture-to-screen-at-15th-chicago-south-asian-film-festival/Producer, director, and writer Santhosh Ram Mavuri’s love for cinema began in childhood, with fond memories of watching films like Khushi and Badri, and imitating Pawan Kalyan. The Harry Potter series further solidified his desire to pursue a career in film. His cinematic experiences broadened when he moved to Bangalore, where he gained access to a wide variety of films in different languages. This passion led him to study acting under Satyanand Garu and eventually brought him to Los Angeles, where he honed his filmmaking skills at the New York Film Academy.