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Indian Film Fund Launches with $10M
28 Aug
Summary
- Orenda Creative aims to bridge storytellers and investors with $10M.
- Fund's first slate includes adaptations and thrillers.
- Emphasis on stories with artistic merit and commercial appeal.
AIF Media Fund Orenda Creative, an investment platform focused on international features and documentaries, has commenced operations with an initial $10 million in funding. The India-based fund, which partners with Orenda Holdings, has appointed actress-producers Rashaana Shah and Manasi Parekh, and musician Parthiv Gohil to its advisory board.
The fund's strategic objective is to foster projects that exhibit both artistic excellence and commercial potential. It plans to invest in feature films, documentaries, and cross-border co-productions, prioritizing narratives with global audience resonance.
Orenda Creative's initial three-picture slate includes an adaptation of Rick Moody's novel 'Purple America,' set to begin production in the first quarter of 2027. Also featured are the international mystery thriller 'Nanda Devi,' based on climber Rob Schaller's experiences, and 'Laxman,' a coming-of-age story.
Producers highlight the fund's vision to empower filmmakers with transformative stories and build a sustainable investment ecosystem. They emphasize the global appetite for authentic, culturally specific narratives that foster understanding and create bridges between diverse audiences.
