Goa, Nov. 23 -- A compelling cross-continental dialogue on environmentally responsible filmmaking unfolded at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) underway at Goa, where creators from India, Japan, Spain and Australia came together for a panel titled "Reel Green: Sustainability and Storytelling Across Four Cinemas."Moderated by internationally-acclaimed film critic Naman Ramachandran, the session examined how climate consciousness is reshaping both the craft and culture of cinema.
Indian filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda set the tone by urging the industry to acknowledge its environmental footprint. Describing cinema as a powerful mass medium with a significant carbon impact, he stressed the need for production houses, especially...