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Whistling Woods International to stream short films made by its students on Disney+ Hotstar
MUMBAI: Whistling Woods International (WWI), film, communication, and creative arts institute, announced its collaboration with Disney+ Hotstar. With this association, viewers of Disney+ Hotstar can now stream entertaining and thought-provoking short films created by the students of WWI. Over the coming weeks, selected films will be uploaded on the platform on a regular basis and will be available to viewers under the ‘short films’ section. Newly uploaded films can also be found in the ‘what's new’ section.
Through a unique teaching methodology, which combines academic rigour with practical experience, the students of WWI receive an unrivalled education in film, communication, and creative arts. This experience has seen the institute’s students and alumni contribute immensely to India’s media and entertainment domain, and led to the creation of several highly-acclaimed, award-winning films, many of which have been chosen to be featured on the platform.
Covering a wide range of genres and topics, the short films to appear include Alaksha, a fast-paced drama set against the backdrop of the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai and winner of The Perfect 10 award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, 2018; Hoop Diaries, a 2014 sports drama centred around the story of a girl overcoming a deeply personal trauma; Manorath, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s short story ‘The Postmaster’ and winner of the Best Screenplay award at the Pune International Film Festival, 2015, among others.
WWI president Meghna Ghai Puri said, “Whistling Woods International is extremely proud to announce its association with Disney+ Hotstar. Through this venture, viewers across India can choose inspiring and thought-provoking films created by our talented students. By providing a platform to these aspiring filmmakers, to be able to showcase their work, we hope to inspire future generations of artists to pursue their dreams, and follow the institute's motto of Do What You Love.”
Other films which have already been featured on Disney+ Hostar include Film City, Kanchey, Aalav and 500 Rupay, which has received seven awards, 6.5 million YouTube views and a nomination in Filmfare.
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Atrangii OTT partners with Amazon MX Player to expand global content reach
Deal brings originals and catalogue to Prime Video, widening audience access
MUMBAI: Atrangii OTT has entered into a strategic content partnership with Amazon MX Player, in a move designed to significantly expand the reach of its content across India and global markets.
As part of the agreement, Atrangii’s existing library along with select upcoming originals will also be made available on Amazon Prime Video, giving the platform access to a far wider audience base.
The partnership positions Amazon MX Player as a key hub for Atrangii’s content slate, which includes titles such as Koi Jaaye Toh Le Aaye, Shiddat, Marham, Khamosh Aahatein, and Kanpuriya. Known for its focus on thrillers, romance and unconventional narratives, Atrangii has been building a niche with bold, genre-driven storytelling.
Atrangii OTT CEO Avinash Dugar said, “We are delighted to partner with Amazon MX Player to bring Atrangii OTT’s storytelling to a much wider audience. This collaboration allows us to scale our creative ambitions while continuing to produce compelling originals.”
The move reflects a broader trend of OTT platforms leveraging partnerships to scale distribution without compromising on content identity. For Atrangii, it offers both visibility and scale, while for Amazon’s platforms, it strengthens content diversity.
With audiences now able to access Atrangii’s catalogue across multiple platforms, the partnership sets the stage for wider discovery and deeper engagement, as competition in the streaming space continues to intensify.
