Cinemimi[Saturday, February 19, 2011]Move aside International Film Festivals, for here comes the one of a kind Film Fest that is exclusively for Tamil Films. The 2nd edition of the prestigious Norway Tamil Film Festival (NTFF) is to be held at Oslo City, the capital of Norway from April 20-25 2011. This film fest is being presented by VN Music Dreams and the very purpose of this festival is to bring Tamil films to the notice of the international audience and holding it in Norway adds an advantage to that.
Several Tamil films lately are unique and set a benchmark and this film festival makes sure that such films come under the limelight and win them the deserved praise. In 2010, they have screened 13 films, all of this nature. All of these films dared to stand out. They are carefully chosen films, with a variety of themes, such as culture, patriotism, friendship, romance and family values. On the same basis, they have selected 15 films for the 2nd edition of NTFF in 22 different categories. At the end of the festival, the best film in each category will be selected on the genuine viewers voting system. Another exclusive feature about this festival would be the platform it is giving for young short film makers. Short films can be submitted to NTFF before the March 25th and a day will be dedicated for these films and a jury will select the winner.
Here is the list of films that will be showcased in the film fest:
1. Endhiran
2.Angadi Theru
3.Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya
4.Kalavaani
5.Aadukalam
6.Madrasapattinam
7.Boss Engira Baskaran
8.Mynaa
9.En Swasame
10.Yudham Sei
11.Payanam
12.Tha
13. Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
Special Category:
14. Sengadal
15.Ellalan
Evergreen Classics:
1. MGR's Enga Veettu Pillai
2.Sivaji's Kappalottiya Tamilan
