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The Hindu
5 days ago
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Young filmmaker from Vizag makes it big at ‘Cinemadamare' in Italy
Sagi Sree Hari Varma, a young filmmaker from Visakhapatnam, has bagged seven awards at the 'Cinemadamare', billed as the biggest gathering of young filmmakers from across the world, held in Italy from July 1 to 27. Mr. Varma was the only filmmaker from India to participate in the festival. In all, around 60 young filmmakers from across the globe participated in the festival. The participants had to tour four regions in Italy in four weeks and make four short films. At the end of the week, the films were screened for the public, filmmakers and local political representatives as part of a competition. The best entries, selected by the jury, would be used by the Italian government to promote the places of tourist interest or other aspects of Italy. 'I had written, directed and produced four short films during the festival. At the end of each week, all participants screened the films for the audience. All four of my films won awards, with 'Signal' grabbing the limelight by sweeping four awards in the competition,' Mr. Varma told The Hindu. 'The success of 'Signal' gave me a lot of confidence in making a full-length feature film on the same topic, which was on my mind for the past several months. I took out a scene from the script of the longer version of 'Signal', and made a short film. I was thrilled by the appreciation from audiences and critics, apart from being the 'most awarded' short film of the programme. I am in touch with producers. I am confident that after seeing the trailer (short film), they will be impressed with the subject,' Mr. Varma said. He expressed his gratitude to his family, friends and mentors for their support. His father S.V.S.N. Raju is an Executive Engineer in Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) and mother Anuradha, a homemaker. Earlier, Mr. Varma had directed short films and commercials for the FIFA World Cup, the United Nations, and a fictional short film, 'The Fool', shot at Warner Bros Studios. He had studied filmmaking at USC Cinematic Arts, California and the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, Russia.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Vizag filmmaker Sagi Sree Hari Varma to participate in ‘Cinemadamare' in Italy
Sagi Sree Hari Varma, a filmmaker and an alumnus of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' (Oscars) Gold Rising Program, has been selected to participate in the Summer Filmmaking Program, 'Cinemadamare', scheduled to be held in Italy from June 29 to 27. A native of Visakhapatnam, Mr. Varma directed films and commercials for the FIFA World Cup and the United Nations and short film 'The Fool' shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. The film-making programme will be organised in various regions of Italy during the summer months. Filmmakers are provided with opportunities to create short films in various locales, promoting Italian culture and landscapes. The programme will feature workshops, screenings, and collaborations with the local communities, fostering a unique environment for cultural exchange and cinematic creativity. This programme is supported by the Government of Italy and renowned Italian filmmakers. Mr. Varma has made short films, documentaries and advertisements. He has worked with and was mentored by renowned directors such as Ted Melfi. He has working experience with noted directors such as David Fincher, David Shane, Jim Jenkins and Trent O' Donnell. Mr. Varma is currently working on the script for his debut feature film. 'Participating in this programme offers a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with fellow filmmakers from around the world and to immerse myself in the rich cultural tapestry of Italy. I am eager to contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas and storytelling,' Mr. Varma said.
