International
Life of Pi wins 3 awards at 3D Creative Arts Awards
MUMBAI: Ang Lee‘s Life of Pi took away three awards at the recently held International 3D Society‘s 3D Creative Arts Awards. The adventure flick came out winner in the categories for best live-action 3D feature, best stereography in a live-action film and 3D moment of the year for “fish flying over boat”.
The other winners at the awards included Pixar‘s Brave, which received a pair of awards for best animated 3D feature and best stereography in an animated feature; The Avengers, for best use of 2D to 3D conversion; and Katy Perry: Part of Me, for best motion picture live event.
DreamWorks Animation was honored with the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for education and distinguished achievement for its body of work, including How to Train Your Dragon and Puss in Boots. The Century Award went to Panasonic for its support of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games 3D broadcasts from London.
In the television category winners included 3net for best documentary for Sky Soldier – The Vietnam War in 3D; ESPN for best live sports broadcast for its 3D telecast of the 2012 BCS College Championship game and the Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Tour 3D concert telecast for best 3DTV entertainment. Universal Studios Hollywood was also honoured for best themed attraction for Transformers: The Ride.
Lee also received the Harold Lloyd Filmmaker Award, which was presented by Lloyd‘s granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd, and society co-chairman 3net CEO Tom Cosgrove.
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.
