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Shankar Mohan becomes Film Festivals director
NEW DELHI: International Film Festival of India director Shankar Mohan has taken up an additional role. Mohan is now the director of the Directorate of Film Festivals.
Mohan takes over from Rajeev Kumar Jain who has been moved to Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s film wing.
A professional filmmaker, Mohan has been part of the DFF for 24 years. While holding charge as joint director in DFF, Mohan had been made director of the annual IFFI which is held in Goa in November every year.
He also held concurrent charge as director of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata for two years from 2010, and had for one year also been Festival Director for the Mumbai International Film Festivals for Shorts, Documentaries and Animation films organised by the Films Division every alternate year.
Early in 2012, Mohan had sought voluntary retirement, serving three months’ notice but had later been convinced to withdraw this letter.
Mohan, then joint director in the Director of Film Festivals, had been made IFFI director in 2011 following a high-level report to then Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni suggesting some changes to improve the status of IFFI and make it of international standard.
Hindi
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.
