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JIFF 2012 to have awards for best premiere
NEW DELHI: The Jaipur International Film Festival is introducing a special award for the best film that will have its Indian or world premiere at the Festival to be held in January.
The Red Rose will be conferred on a new film which the jury finds is unique in its content and treatment. This feature is being added as an ‘open category‘ in JIFF 2012.
Entries from all over the world will be eligible for this category. The festival has invited any member of the crew – the filmmakers, musicians and composers – to be present for the launch of their film, music release etc. Any filmmaker/musician can also deliver the live performance of the concerned project, at the opening or closing ceremonies.
This practice is highly popular and applicable in the world‘s most prestigious film festivals like Berlin, Toronto and Cannes, Festival Director Hanu Roj told indiantelevision.com.
In the feature film category, Golden Camel, Red Rose, Green Rose, Yellow Rose and Best Director for first film will be presented, in addition to awards in the category of Short Film, Documentary Film, Director, Cinematography, Sound, Script, Editing, best film From Rajasthan, Critics‘ Award, Animation Film, and Upcoming Star.
The Festival had last year attracted as many as 144 films including 71 from overseas at the 3rd Jaipur International Film Festival in January 2011.
Doyen Asha Parekh had received the lifetime achievement award, while ‘Red Alert‘, directed by Ananth Mahadevan with Suneil Shetty in the main role, had bagged the best film award.
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Rajesh Ramaswamy exits The Script Room to focus on filmmaking journey
Ad filmmaker steps away from own venture to pursue direction and storytelling
MUMBAI: In a move that has caught the attention of the advertising and creative community, Rajesh Ramaswamy has announced his exit from The Script Room, the company he co-founded, marking the end of a seven-year stint at the helm.
The decision, which came into effect earlier this month, signals a shift in focus for Ramaswamy, who is now looking to immerse himself fully in filmmaking and direction as an independent creative.
Known for blending sharp advertising insight with storytelling craft, Ramaswamy has been instrumental in shaping The Script Room into a creative hub that delivered campaigns, branded content, and original storytelling formats. Over the years, the company collaborated with agencies, directors, and a wide network of writers, while also experimenting with formats such as short films and web series.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Ramaswamy indicated that the move is driven by a desire to focus and explore stories he has been developing over time. While he acknowledged the unconventional nature of stepping away from one’s own venture, he also framed it as a necessary leap toward clarity and creative pursuit.
Importantly, The Script Room will continue its operations with its current team and leadership, with Ramaswamy expressing confidence in the group that helped build the company’s identity. The studio, he noted, remains well-positioned to evolve further with fresh talent and ideas.
His exit also reflects a wider industry trend, where experienced advertising professionals are increasingly transitioning into independent filmmaking, tapping into the growing opportunities across digital and long-form content platforms.
As Ramaswamy steps into this new phase, the move underscores a familiar creative instinct, sometimes, the boldest ideas begin with a clean break.
