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Website launched for NRI films; open to global filmmakers
NEW DELHI: New York-based Indian filmmaker Tirlok Malik has launched a website for screening films about and by non-resident Indians (NRIs).
The site www.NRITVFILMCLUB.com was inaugurated in New York by Indian consul general Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay in the presence of many prominent people from the Indian community, media and entertainment.
The event was held at the Indian Consulate in New York. Mulay congratulated Malik, founder of NRI TV Film Club, by saying, “It is a wonderful idea. Very much needed. And it will make the bridge between Hollywood and Bollywood by creating NRI-wood.”
NRI TV Film Club website is for the audience to watch movies made by NRIs, about NRIs, with NRIs. NRI TV Film Club website is also a platform to promote and create opportunities for NRI talents in the area of film, television and new media. It is a collective effort of filmmakers and artists.
The website was launched with 15 films made in America by NRI filmmakers with local Indian American talent. Some of the films are award winning and have been shown worldwide.
NRI TV Film Club will be producing and showing more films, TV sitcoms, web series with Indian American and multi-cultural talents.
The annual membership fee for the club is $35.
In an exclusive interview with Indiantelevision.com, Emmy nominated filmmaker Malik says, “These movies have immigrant themes but with universal emotions. Many of these films do not reach wider audience. But with the new technology of streaming movies just like Netflix, we are able to bring these movies for the audience to watch worldwide. There are more than 25 millions NRIs worldwide and their families in India. We believe you will enjoy these movies. I am glad other NRI filmmakers have shared this vision with me and joined me.”
The team behind this vision was announced at the event. TV Asia chairman H.R. Shah is the honorary chairman of NRI TV Film Club. Dr. Sudhir Parikh, who is chairman and publisher of Parikh Worldwide Media Inc., is supporting this vision.
Malik informed that filmmakers were not paying for their films to get on the site. “It is a collective efforts by the film fraternity,” he added.
The site will include features as well as short films.
NRI filmmakers from other countries were also welcome to send in their films, he said.
Asked if Indians who had made films on NRI themes such as Hyderabad Blues by Nagesh Kukunoor could send in their films, he said the site was open to filmmakers worldwide.
Malik’s company Apple Productions has produced many films since 1990 starting with its first film about Indian Americans titled Lonely in America.
Malik has also acted in several Indian films including Lajja and Dr Ambedkar, and was also the line producer in the US for these films.
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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.
