Red Lorry Film Festival returns for 2nd edition expanding to Hyderabad along with Mumbai in 2025

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | November 11, 2024 | News

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Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, is back with its second edition that is all set to carry audiences on an exhilarating ride through captivating narratives from around the globe. Starting from March 21 to 23, 2025, the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival will unfold at the state-of-the-art cinemas in Mumbai, making its debut in Hyderabad.

The debut edition of the festival saw over 100 masterpiece titles from across the world spanning over 10 languages such as Scandinavian (Danish, Norwegian Swedish), French, Spanish, German, Turkish, Russian and beyond, as the meticulously curated content slate branched into Premieres, Hollywood Blockbusters, World Cinema, Late Night Showcase, Columbia 100, TV Series, Scandinavian Noir, Hola Spain, Documentaries, Retrospectives & Tributes. Each category offered a unique and immersive journey into the world of cinema, captivating audiences and igniting their imaginations. With more than 70 films curated for an Indian premiere, Red Lorry Film Festival also hosted engaging masterclasses and panel discussions appreciating films and its all-encompassing magnitude of talent from directors and cast to extended crew, and beyond.

The second edition in 2025, promises a journey through the world of cinema and a discovery of rich content, with Red Lorry Film Festival Take 2 in Mumbai and an exciting new chapter that will unfold in Hyderabad, aptly titled Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse. Here, stories will leap off the screen, transcending borders and time, bringing with them the magic, heartbreak and joy that only the best films can evoke.

As a testament to BookMyShow’s commitment to fostering a love for cinema, Red Lorry Film Festival will showcase a captivating line-up of films, TV series, documentaries, restored classics and retrospectives of international masterminds that will cater to an expansive cinematic palate that India is known for! The festival promises to be an unparalleled celebration of storytelling that will bring together audiences to experience titles that cross borders and bridge cultures.

Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow said, “Cinema is an integral part of India’s culture and over the years, we have observed a growing appetite among Indian audiences for world cinema. This realisation gave birth to Red Lorry Film Festival. The inaugural edition emerged from a simple idea: delivering curated world cinema on a beautifully crafted platter, all under one roof for Indian cinephiles. And to say our audience embraced it wholeheartedly would be an understatement. BookMyShow understands and we’ve seen over the years that Hyderabad is a city that lives and breathes cinema and so taking Red Lorry Film Festival to the city, fit like a perfect puzzle piece. We are also pleased to announce the introduction of the competition segment at the second edition of the film festival. We aim to honour exceptional talent and diverse storytelling that cinema encompasses. We invite all filmmakers to submit their work and join us in celebrating the transformative power of cinema. Our goal remains unchanged; to create unforgettable cinematic experiences that connect audiences with the magic of storytelling in its most transformative form."

Bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and cinephiles from around the world, the festival celebrates diverse storytelling across all genres and languages. With a strong focus on fostering cultural exchange and artistic innovation, Red Lorry Film Festival provides a platform for emerging talent and established filmmakers alike to share their vision with a worldwide audience. The premier edition saw a host of new releases, winning titles at globally recognised film festivals and also had the cast and crew of noted Indian titles gracing the festival including director Atul Sabharwal and exceptional acting talent including Kabir Bedi, Rahul Bose, Aparshakti Khurana, Rasika Dugal and Arjun Mathur along with Music Director and Composer Vipin Mishra and actor Satyadeep Misra launching their docuseries at the film festival.