MUMBAI: 'National - Cinema 100' of Whistling Woods International is themed at looking ahead to the future of Indian cinema. On May 11 and 12 2013, Whistling Woods International presents 'Cinema 100 - The Next Wave', a two-day festival that explores the growth of
Indian cinema over the next 100 years.
Speaking on the initiative, Meghna Ghai-Puri, president - Whistling Woods International, said "We are very glad to be organizing 'Cinema 100' once again. This year, we look at where Indian cinema is poised to go over the next 100 years."
'Cinema 100 - The Next Wave' will feature celebrity panel discussions, interactive workshops, a visual journey of rare exhibits, posters and artifacts, special screening of award winning student films and a musical grand finale on each day. The special highlights of this year's festival include an exclusive screening of 'Bombay Talkies', rare children films, an interactive film appreciation workshop for kids, 'Unity of Faith' film competition, an anti-piracy workshop, and a special workshop by Amrit Gangar on the fortitude of Indian cinema.
'Cinema 100' began in 2012, wherein Whistling Woods International became one of the first institutions to commence the centenary celebrations of 100 years of Indian cinema.