The countdown to this year’s IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Awards has begun. the 23rdrd The edition of the prestigious awards ceremony is ready for May 26 and 27 in Yas Islands, Abu Dhabi. The event will be attended by a long list of Bollywood celebrities. Apart from this, the other attraction of the event will be the master classes and workshops from some renowned names in the industry.
IIFA 2023: Kabir Khan and Omung Kumar will give master classes on different aspects of cinema
Filmmaker Kabir Khan will not only trace his beginnings in film during ‘Director’s Cut with Kabir Khan’ along with thoughts and anecdotes, but he will also share five tips for aspiring directors.
Sharing his excitement at being a part of this year’s IIFA, Kabir said in a statement: “I am looking forward to the interaction as it will give me the opportunity to look back and introspect my choices as well. This kind of knowledge sharing not only creates stimulating conversation, but also benefits the cinema. I will not only celebrate wins and box office awards, but also reflect on the failures of projects one was passionate about and the negative press that can take a toll on your confidence as a filmmaker momentarily, but can never get you down.”
Omung Kumar, the National Award-winning director of Maria comewho is also the acclaimed production designer for films like Black and sawariyawill create a set design on a chosen theme while making ‘360 Degrees of Creativity in Film with Omung Kumar’
Omung will talk about how his dream to be an actor allowed him to understand and develop his creative streak. He will also reveal how long it takes him to create an ‘Omung Kumar’ artwork. “I’ll share a case study or two of my favorite projects, along with the influences and inspirations that helped create these works of art. The idea is to help understand how to bring his talent for painting to the world of film and television, ”said Omung Kumar.
He added: “The interaction will be a journey in itself, starting from the beginning to what I will do next, if the awards and recognition have influenced my thoughts and changed my work, along with some words of wisdom for those who plan to follow me on the industry”.
Nabila, the renowned makeup and beauty guru, will also take a master class on her specialty. Her brand ZERO Makeup and the Nabila team will be the official hair and makeup partners for this year’s IIFA.
Before the master class, Nabila said: “I am grateful to IIFA for adding the hair and makeup segment to the creative workshop series. Here I will share information about the tone, process, and production involved in creating images.”
Speaking about the masterclass sessions, Hans Fraikin, Abu Dhabi Film Commissioner, said: “These masterclasses help connect critically acclaimed and commercially successful filmmakers, such as Kabir Khan and Omung Kumar, with an audience that shares the same interest in the art of cinema. The workshops will prove to be immensely beneficial both for creatives looking to pursue a career in film and for established filmmakers who want to develop their skills and better understand their craft.”
He added: “The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has always been focused on developing the incredible talent in this region and supporting film industries around the world. This is especially true for Indian cinema, which is extremely popular in the United Arab Emirates and receives regular support from ADFC through the services we provide and the 30% cashback we offer. We have worked closely with numerous major Indian productions and will continue to support the Indian film industry as it continues to grow, flourish and prosper.”
This year’s IIFA will see performances from the likes of Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and Rakul Preet Singh.
Meanwhile, a large number of film personalities will grace the event as attendees. These include, Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Bhushan Kumar, Boney Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, Sohail Khan, Boman Irani, Mouni Roy, Ramesh Taurani, R Madhavan, Anees Bazmee, Jayantilal Gada among others.
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