Archive · 26 Jul 2025
New York Filmmaker Shares Insights with Assam Film Students
A filmmaker from New York, who grew up in Assam, talked with film students in Assam about making movies.
They watched his movie "Fool's Gold" about an Indian sculptor.
He shared his experiences and answered questions.
The filmmaker wants to help students by offering advice on filmmaking.
He hopes to share his skills to help them succeed in the movie industry.
He believes Assamese cinema has a bright future and that its stories can be shared with the world.
A New York-based filmmaker, Vidhu Kota, held a virtual meet with students from Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film & Television Institute in Assam.
The discussion followed the screening of Kota's film, "Fool's Gold", which he made while at Pratt Institute.
Kota's film, which is about an Indian sculptor, has received several awards, including Best Student Film at the Golden Gate International Film Festival.
Kota expressed a desire to create a mentorship program for Assamese filmmakers, sharing practical skills and international strategies.
The filmmaker, born in Jorhat, Assam, is optimistic about the future of Assamese cinema.
- Who
- Vidhu Kota, a filmmaker, and students from Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film & Television Institute.
- What
- Virtual meet and discussion between a New York-based filmmaker and students of a film institute.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Between New York and Assam, India (Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film & Television Institute).
- Why
- To share filmmaking experiences, provide mentorship, and inspire Assamese students.
- Filmmaker
- Vidhu Kota
- Film Title
- Fool's Gold
- Institute
- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film & Television Institute
- Kota's roots
- Jorhat, Assam
- Kota's Education
- Pratt Institute in New York
- Awards for "Fool's Gold"
- Best Student Film at Golden Gate, Best Indie Short, Audience Choice