Jaipur International Film Festival to start today

Jaipur will host its second International Film Festival (JIFF) from today. This festival will screen movies from at least 40 countries this time. Out of the 310 entries received from across the world, the festival preview committee has shortlisted 94 movies to be screened in the three days of the festival. Iran is the guest country this year. Apart from Indian films, JIFF-2010 has received entries from 41 countries, including Great Britain, United States, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Liberia, Srilanka, Israel, Brazil, China, Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. "The fest will be attended by a number of filmmakers, artistes and societies. Of the selected movies, Indian panorama would contribute 49 movies, and the rest will be from foreign countries," Hanu Roj, founder and planner of JIFF.

The awards would be given out in categories of Best Short Film, Best Documentary Film, Critic Award, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sound Track, Best Script and Best Cinematography.
For More detail visit JIFF Official website http://www.jiffindia.org/