Interview with Indian director Leslie Carvalho by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 01.03.2024  Leslie Carvalho is a multifaceted personality of Indian independent cinema. Apart from being a filmmaker, Leslie also happens to be a professional Tennis coach, German language teacher, painter and a book writer. He has been on India’s national jury for choosing films for ‘Indian Panorama’ section of India’s most prestigious film festival ‘IFFI’. He ha...

Kahani Rubber Band Ki, Review: Precaution first, protection afterwards No, it is not the story of a rubber band. The term is used as a euphemism for something that was known as French Leather in the latter part of the twentieth century. Towards the end of the twentieth century and till now, the term ‘protection’ has taken its place. It appears from the film, set in Varanasi, that in towns and Tier III (small) towns at least, men are still shy about saying the word “condom&rd...

The New York Film Academy has been in operation for over 20 years, teaching a variety of creative fields at locations through the world . Although some subjects are best learned through years of textbook study, the art of filmmaking is not one of them. For a filmmaker or actor to truly master their craft, there’s no substitute for experiential learning. At the New York Film Academy, we pride ourselves on making sure student get as much hands-on experience as possible under the ...