“12th Fail,” featuring Vikrant Massey in a leading role, clinches the prestigious Best Film award at the esteemed Toulouse Film Festival 2024.
12th Fail Movie: Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s production “12th Fail,” starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr, secured the esteemed Best Film award at the 9th edition of the Toulouse Indian Film Festival. The accolade was accepted by Yogesh Ishwar Dhabuwala, the film’s co-producer, of “12th Fail,”. Having completed 25 successful weeks in theatres, the film is set to be released in China. “12th Fail” narrates the journey of ordinary individuals, featuring a cast including Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Sarita Joshi. Released on October 27 last year it is the biopic depicts IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma’s life. Vinod Chopra Films gears up for another release, “Zero Se Restart,” offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the making of “12th Fail,” scheduled for a worldwide premiere on July 19.
Toulouse Film Festival 2024
Toulouse Film Festival 2024
The Toulouse Indian Film Festival, also known as Festival des cinémas indiens de Toulouse, is an annual event held in Toulouse, France since 2013. It stands out as the sole film festival outside of Paris solely dedicated to showcasing Indian cinema to French audiences. The festival not only aims to introduce Indian films to the French public but also strives to promote Toulouse, its metropolitan area, and the Occitanie region in India. Before each screening, time is dedicated to presenting the movie, and whenever possible, discussions with the audience are held afterwards. This approach is highly valued, especially considering the relatively lesser-known status of Indian cinema in France and the prejudices it may face. Providing French-subtitled copies of the films is a priority, and the festival ensures accessibility by organizing some free screenings at its own expense. In a cinephilic city like Toulouse, which boasts numerous theatres and festivals, providing a platform for the diverse and prolific cinema of the Indian subcontinent is seen as crucial. The festival aims to enrich the cultural landscape of Toulouse by fostering musical, cultural, educational, and community-building initiatives. The festival presents awards in several categories, including the Jury Prize for Best Feature Film, the Jury Prize for Best Short Fiction, the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film, and the Audience Choice Award for Best Short Fiction. Submissions to the festival are open to films produced in the Indian subcontinent, including features, shorts, documentaries, and animation films. Films must be complete, and submissions can be made with English or French subtitles on DVD or through online streaming with a password. Once a film is accepted, it cannot be withdrawn. If someone wishes to introduce the film (such as the producer, actor, or director), the festival must be informed at least five weeks in advance due to program and visa procedures.
The festival considers recent films, typically those released after a certain year (e.g., 2017 for the 2020 edition), and those that have not been released in France. Selected films with only English subtitles must also provide separate English subtitle files for French subtitling. Additionally, authorization from the right holders and permission to use promotional materials are required for selected films. Selected filmmakers must provide various materials, including authorizations, a clean copy of the film, subtitles, promotional materials, and information about the film, before specific deadlines outlined by the festival.
What is the latest achievement of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s production “12th Fail”?
“12th Fail,” starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr, secured the prestigious Best Film award at the 9th edition of the Toulouse Indian Film Festival.
Who accepted the Best Film award on behalf of “12th Fail”?
The award was accepted by Yogesh Ishwar Dhabuwala, the co-producer of the film.
What is the next project from Vinod Chopra Films?
Vinod Chopra Films is gearing up for the release of “Zero Se Restart,” offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “12th Fail.” The worldwide premiere is scheduled for July 19.
