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British Film Institute chooses Prime Focus Technologies as preferred supplier
MUMBAI: Prime Focus Limited (PFL) has announced that its subsidiary Prime Focus Technologies Private Limited (PFT) has been chosen by the British Film Institute (BFI) as a preferred supplier of digital services for its film and television archives including scanning and digital restoration services.
Following a tender process that saw bids from 35 suppliers from both the UK and abroad, PFT was selected as one of the specialist companies that the BFI will work with to help preserve and present its archive material.
Commenting on the announcement, PFT vice president and UK head Aine Healy said, “This is just one of many exciting projects that the BFI is working on and we hope that we can continue to grow this relationship. We feel we have the perfect skillset, infrastructure and technology to ensure that the BFI.s archive is readily available for people to enjoy both today and in the future.”
BFI’s head of conservation Charles Fairall averred, “The BFI is charged with the preservation and accessibility of UK’s film and television heritage. We.re very pleased to be partnering with Prime Focus Technologies and our other chosen suppliers, to preserve and open up our archive to new audiences.”
Earlier Prime Focus Technologies had collaborated with the BFI on many high profile projects and has provided its services to other archives including the Imperial War Museum, British Movietone News, IMG, Huntley Archives and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
