THE TRENDSETTER IN FILM FESTIVALS

1. THE TRENDSETTER IN FILM FESTIVALS bioscope@prismgroup.co.in Bioscope Global Film Festival: Announcing Independent Cinema’s Biggest Show 2023 START

2. We have pleasure in introducing the concept of “The Bioscope Global Film Festival" produced under the umbrella of Prism Foundation. 2023

3. CONCEPT - THE BIOSCOPE GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIOSCOPE): BIOSCOPE has been conceptualized as an international platform for independent filmmakers who approach movies as an art and aspire to create a unique, definitive, and path-breaking cinematic idiom. BIOSCOPE is part of “Prism Foundation”, a Civil Society Non-Govt. Organization registered under Societies Registration in Delhi. “Prism Foundation” is focused on contributing towards establishing an equitable society and works for underserved sections of society. Some of the initiatives under “Prism Foundation” are: •Cultural integration through a common platform promoting cross-culture adoption by bringing people together from different ethnic backgrounds, speaking different languages, enjoying different cuisines, and used to a different way of life •Facilitating Education for children from below-poverty-line families •Women Empowerment •To provide exposure for unsung heroes/ artists associated with Performing Arts.

4. "REAL TO REEL & REEL TO REAL CINEMA IS THE LANGUAGE OF LIFE" T here are words and then there are words that contain entire worlds within themselves "Independence is such state of mind-a single word that has continued to resonate powerfully across generations and over a wide spectrum of thinkers, scientists, artists, captains of industry and global leaders The word has always found itself surrounded by a storm of speculation because an independent state of mind is forever ready to challenge the status quo The Bioscope Global Festival or BGFF has been designed as an international platform for filmmakers who, to paraphrase Steve Jobs, have not let the noise of others' opinion drown out their own inner voice. It is a showcase that celebrates individuality in the glorious world of cinema, an endeavour that holds themaverick mindset very close to heart The Bioscope Global Film Festival is not bom out of a deep desire to create some sort of a sweeping revolution in the film fraternity but it has certainly been conceptualised along the lines of the statement with which fashion icon Coco Chanel made headlines all those years ago -"the most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud".

5. ABOUT PRISM FOUNDATION •Prism Foundation is a CSO (Civil Society Organization) registered under Societies Registration Act in Delhi. Prism Foundation works for the various sections of society namely social, Art & Culture, and Women Empowerment. •The organization continuously endeavors to bring some contribution to society by creating opportunities for Human Beings regardless of their background or ability. 2023

6. Information on the Organization •The Bioscope Brand was born as The Bioscope Global Film Festival in year 2014 with the aim to promote 22 Indian regional languages on single platform As Cinema is perhaps the greatest unity factor in the world, where language has no bar, Its shows Art, Culture, Emotions and sentiments of the society. •2014 – The Bioscope Global Film Festival 2014 was a tribute to Cinema itself. •2015 - The Bioscope Global Film Festival 2015focused on Women Empowerment •2016- The Bioscope Global Film Festival 2016 we get more focused towards its goal and initiated its journey towards 22 Indian Regional Languages on Single Platform, for that BIOSCOPE started spreading our wings on the globe.As an initiative, we started our journeyfrom Punjab as first regional Award Function specially focus on Punjabi Cinema in association with Lovely Professional University from 8th -12th November 2016. Event was covered by PTC Punjabi as an Media partner , Tribune as Print Partner and AIR as an Radio partner . It created a benchmark for regional Cine Awards in India.

7. JOURNEY SO FAR: The first edition of “TheBioscope Global Film Festival” was held in the year 2014. The first edition showcased “DIVERSITY” in the global realm as the theme with “Cinema is the Language of Life” as its medium. Diversity in India was represented through movies in 22 Indian Languages while movies & short films from 6 countries in their respective languages showcased the culture and way of life in their respective communities. The 3 day carnival hosted in Delhi was interspersed with live performances in Dance & Music and Stand-up comedians. The Chief Guest for the inauguration was Mr. Laxmi Shankar Bajpai, DG, All India Radio and the Chief Guest for the Grand Finale and Awards function was Mr. Lekh Raj Tandon, veteran film Director & National award winner. It attracted enthusiastic participation from the public with more than 20K attendance over multiple events across 3 days.

8. The next edition in 2015 focused on Women Empowerment and was hosted in association with Government of NCT, Delhi with Srilanka as the focus Country.

9. BIOSCOPE moved to Jalandhar In 2016. The festival was named as “Bioscope Cine Awards Punjabi” with Iran as the focus country. This edition was hosted in association with Lovely Professional University and was covered by PTC Punjab as TV partner, Tribune as the Print Partner and All India Radio & FM Rainbow as the Radio Partner. It established a benchmark for regional Cine Awards in India.

10. In 2018 BIOSCOPE moved to Guru Ki Nagri - Amritsar This edition was hosted in association with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar where people witnessed Film Festival focused on Regional languages for the first time. Award function was hosted at Sada-Pind. The event was supported by the Ministry of Art & Cultural and the Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab. Our Media Partners were “Pitaara” and All India Radio, while the Hospitality partner was “Hyatt Regency, Amritsar”. Canadian High Commissioner Mr. Nadir Patel graced the occasion as the Chief Guest for the event. He was impressed with the initiative and invited us to carry this forward as a truly GLOBAL Initiative by bringing BIOSCOPE to Canada.

11. We became truly global in 2019 by hosting our next festival in Guangzhou China - BIOSCOPE’s first edition at international destination. It was the first time when people of China and Indian Community in Guangzhou, China witnessed Film Festival focused on Regional languages & cultural performances of India and Chinese artist singing our Bollywood songs. The festival was a testament of our success in promoting cross-culture adoption of traits in Performing Arts as a step towards deeper understanding of each others’ culture.

12. On an invitation from State Government of Nagaland, Bioscope Global Film Festival was hosted as part of “Horn Bill Festival” in association with Eastern Art Council in December, 2019. Since, Prism Inc., Canada and LABFF, USA have been incorporated and efforts are in place to organise our next global festivals in Canada and USA.

16. Supporting Associations & Councils: Bioscope Global Film Festival, since its inception has been supported by reputed and well recognized “Cultural Associations and Councils”, Media Partners, universities among others. Partial list of such associates is: • Film Federation of India • Directorate of Film Festival • National Film Division Corporation • National School of Drama (NSD) • BHEL • Film & Television Institute, Government of NCT, Delhi • Ministry of Art & Cultural, Govt. of Punjab • Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab • Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar • Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar • All India Radio, Delhi • Pitara, Chandigarh • PTC, Chandigarh • Tribune, Chandigarh

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