Get ready to dive into an ocean of cinematic wonders with “Unveiling the Magic of South Indian Film: A Masterclass with Dr. Rajeev Kamineni.” Whether you’re a student just dipping your toes in, an indie filmmaker with a guerrilla spirit, or a seasoned pro looking for fresh inspiration, this is your jam.
And who doesn’t love some indie spirit? South Indian cinema is like the ultimate indie scene within Indian films – think vibrant, edgy, and out-of-the-box storytelling. We’re talking about a cinematic culture that’s been knocking it out of the park for decades.
Dr. Rajeev Kamineni is a heavy hitter who’s lived and breathed cinema. He’s gonna dish on the down-low of South Indian film history, the production hustle, and what’s hot on the horizon.
“For many years, South Indian cinema used to get lost in the general portmanteau of Bollywood. There is much more to Indian cinema than just Bollywood.”
Webinar Schedule
Unveiling the Magic of South Indian Film
A Masterclass with Dr. Rajeev Kamineni
- Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023
- Time: 3:30pm PST to 4:45pm PST (California time)
- 6:30pm EST to 7:45pm EST (New York time)
- Location: Live Online via Zoom
- Cost: FREE for Members. (For a limited time, Members is FREE. Don’t miss out, sign up now!)
- Registration: Pre-registration is required. Click Here to Register Now.
Curriculum
- The rich history and evolution of South Indian cinema.
- The distinctive features of the four regional cinemas within South India: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
- The intricate processes involved in producing movies in the South Indian context.
- Strategies for revenue generation and business development in the film industry.
- Trends shaping the future of South Indian cinema.
- The diverse landscape of Indian cinema beyond Bollywood.
- Insights from Dr. Rajeev Kamineni’s experience in financing and producing films.
- Q&A Session
What You Will Learn
- Diversity of Indian cinema
- The process of producing movies in India
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Revenue generation and business development
About the Speaker
Dr. Rajeev Kamineni started his working career in a bookstore almost three decades ago and then moved onto area sales manager, director, executive director, chief officer, lecturer, head of program and academic director positions. He is a multiple award-winning lecturer with lecturing stints in Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, India, and Dubai. Currently Academic Director at Adelaide Business School and teaching management for University of Adelaide’s students. Rajeev is an active Rotarian for many years, is currently the President at Rotary Club of Adelaide.
Apart from owning and operating businesses, Rajeev was actively involved in financing 35 movies and producing 14 movies in the Indian movie industry. With a lifelong passion for cinema, Rajeev has authored a book on Indian cinema published by Routledge, UK. He was also actively involved as an organizer and executive committee member of the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), India and he was a Judge for the Global undergraduate, Dublin awards in Music, Film and Theatre category. PhD in entrepreneurship, committed to the cause of Cinema as art and commerce, setting up a business school, a book retail business and leading the diversification of a media company into commercial sports, has equipped Rajeev with the ability and skills to mentor in the areas of entrepreneurship, media, arts and entertainment, retail, sports, and education.
Interested in Rajeev’s book?
Available in Paperback and e-Book formats, click here to order “Indian Movie Entrepreneurship: Not just song and dance,” by Rajeev Kamineni and Ruth Rentschler.
