International
Anne Carey in a tie up with Epoch Films
MUMBAI: In his drive to expand the production company‘s film and TV operations, Anne Carey has entered into a strategic partnership with Epoch Films.
The producer, who recently made Adventureland, The Savages and The American, will have a new development fund at her disposal to find projects and develop them into an expanded slate along with Epoch founding partner Mindy Goldberg.
Epoch produced the 2005 comedy Junebug and the 2008 romantic comedy Gigantic. The company is developing Low Down with commercials director Jeff Preiss, an Epoch partner, and Little Children producers Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa.
Carey is also producing projects outside of the Epoch partnership, including Then We Came to the End, which Lynn Shelton will direct from a screenplay by Joshua Ferris; Last Night at the Lobster and The Listener.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
