Hear comments, thoughts and interviews from the public of Auroville as well as guests about their views of the Auroville film festival 2009. One thing the interviewers are constantly bringing out is: that the AVFF is great and creative endeavor. That the films give a better glimpse into Auroville and the bioregion. That this process reflects many goals of Auroville. Auroville is suppose to be a place of unending education (developing one's skills in video would definitely fit the bill), a place of human unity, many of the films were done by village kids, plus the atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration (not competition) in making the films was really great. The creative spirit is alive and well in AV thanks to the AV Film Festival! Watch the video here.

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The first Auroville Film Festival opened in the presence of all whose contribution made it happen. Present were two of the judges: actor-director Revathy Menon and reporter/documentary filmmaker Gerard Perrier. Aurovilian Marco of Cinema Paradiso, initiator of the festival, presented an overview and warm thanks to all the participants. A few comments from organizers, filmmakers and spectators present in the crowd expressed their enthusiasm and delight, to see months of preparation bear fruit.Click here to view the inauguration at Town Hall, on AurovilleTV.

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The first Film Festival of Auroville! Almost here! Temperature and curiosity rose yesterday during a 24-hour display of huge neon bulbs strung across the road between Solar kitchen and Certitude. The idea was to film the entire construction of the neon bulb construction from its start to its dismantling. Passers-by were more or less intrigued but the highlight appeared after sunset, when all bulbs were in place, and shining forth in the night, visible to all “Auroville Film Festival 09.” Flashy, a bit glamorous, befitting a film premiere. Coming next week. For more infos click here.

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Only a month set us apart from the first film festival in Auroville... Tension and expectations are rising, how it's going to be, what we will see... however it will be the first! In the conversation with Krishna and Marco, who are two most dedicated persons standing behind all that, we found out that over 100 entires arrived to them on time. All are divided in three categories – films made by Aurovilians or filmed in Auroville by guests; films about Auroville and films made by students, and most entires came as experimental type, which mean that we can expect some nice surprises and different approaches. Who's the best will be decided by external jury, consisted from film directors and actors of film industry in Chennai, and public vote by audience.

Do you create films?  Do you know an Aurovillian who is involved in film-making? Auroville will host it's first film festival this coming September 2009, and preparations are already underway. The following interview speaks with Marco, a coordinator of the event, about what kinds of films one will be able to see.  Also listen for Marco's take on the place of film as an intermediary, or as he says, “the media of dissent.”  Also, following along on AurovilleRadio each month for updates on this upcoming event.

“Image is a poetry in itself.” Films are a way of expressing ourselves as well as learning about far off, exciting places. Auroville will host its first official film festival this year. The following interview is with Marco, a coordinator of the event, and he invites all Aurovillians and guests to come and support this effort. A prize will be given to the best documentary covering Auroville produced within the past two years, the best news piece, and the best poem written by Aurovillians.
Listen to this interview to find out more and how you can participate!