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Two films selected to participate at Paris Project
MUMBAI: Bikas Mishra‘s Chauranga (Four Colors) and Gurvinder Singh‘s The Fourth Direction have been selected to participate at the Paris Project, the co-production market of the Paris Cinema International Film Festival.
Among the other projects that have also been invited are Dror Shaul‘s Atomic Love, Flora Lau‘s Bends by, Flowing Stories by Jessey Tsang Tsui-shan, Margarita Manda‘s Forever, Nikola Ljuca‘s Humidity, I‘m not an American Actress by Chiara Malta, Land by Babak Jalali, Letters from War by Ivo Ferreira, Looking for Rohmer by Wang Chao, Ruined Heart! Another Love Story between a Criminal and a Whore by Khavn De La Cruz among a few others.
Organised within the framework of the festival, Paris Project is a development and financing platform for carefully selected worldwide feature projects aimed at French and European co-production.
The 2012 edition of Paris Project has been organised in partnership with the Hong Kong International Film Festival and HAF – Asian Film Financing Forum.
The Paris Cinema International Film Festival will be held in Paris from 2 to 4 July.
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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.
