I-F Mem VARUN Won International Film Competition !

'The Unknown World' gives a new hope ' Varun Mehta

The talented, vivacious and spirited Animator and Short Filmmaker 'Varun Mehta' who bagged the honours of 'Best Film' recently at 'Buzzgoo' International Short Film Competition at America, is here with a small candid chat with us. We asked him about his win, his experiences and Future plans ahead.

Congrats again on Your International Win! It was quick. Only few months left you won Green Go Competition at France?

Yes, it's unbelievable. Call it destiny, fate, miracle whatever. I am yet to face the title of winning this big contest.

How did this Competition happen to you?

Well I get Invitations via email regularly about International Film contests. And Usually I pick those which I find really interesting. The ones that gives me enough chance to show my skills. 'Buzzgoo' came my way incidentally. It was a great opportunity for filmmakers like me from all over the world to compete and participate. It was a completely newly launched website and it looked like a 'Brand'. Without thinking for a second, I jumped into it with my movie. Then I came to know that the competition shall run for five months. Where I submitted my movie in February, Everyday my patience was tested but I was happy that it was worth waiting at the end.

Who was your biggest competitor?

All the participants were really good and the quality of the movies was at par International Standards. I was myself astonished to see such great talent had arrived at the website. But my biggest Competitior would be a guy named 'Branden Stanley' Who gave me tough competition with his movie 'The Walk'. I personally liked his film a lot. He is very talented and I would like to wish him all the best for the future.

Were there any moments that made you nervous?

There was a time when I thought that this movie 'The Walk' could beat me because We both were quite close when It comes to Voting and gaining Views. But then, every competition makes you nervous at some point and there lies the excitement, the thrill and the motivation to move ahead.

How did it work out in all Five Months?

We are asked to upload our movies and they will be available online for people to view and vote until the final round comes up. The Competition holders made it more interesting by organizing 'Monthly honours' for the films. Like The Film achieving maximum votes shall receive a prize of 25 $ every month on the basis of Voting. I entered the competition in February Where it had already been scheduled in January. Then my film won the monthly prizes for February and March each as it got the highest votes. Then the final round arrived in April where 8 movies out of 50 were to be selected. This was the time that made me super nervous all over. But then I was happy like no one when I got into the finals. And Then I got the love from all over the world gaining more than 14,00 votes for my movie. It was unbelievable. The results were declared on 15th of May on the official website Buzzgoo.com. The award for the short film is 5000 USD Dollars. Not only this, My movie was the most viewed, most shared, highest voted and most liked of all. What more can a creator ask for ?

'You rose an Issue of' Female Foeticide' on an International Platform. An Issue that is considered quite critical in our country. Were you a little concerned before sending your film over this matter?

Certainly not! And Why Would I? All I am showing was the reality and before me many people have raised the same issue and won at many Festivals. At the end my movie raises hope and positivity. So there is no doubt of any concern.

Was it an effect from Aamir Khan's newly launched show 'Satyamev Jayate' which also rose the same issue against female foeticide?

Aamir sir's show came in 2012, where my movie has already made name at various places. It was awarded at PSA Video contest at DBICA theatres Chennai last year. But I am happy that Aamir Sir's show is doing so well and I would be very happy if he could make a difference on this matter through his show.

We have heard you are re-launching your studio. Is that true?

Yes, I am giving 'Varun Mehta Productions' a new name. It will be re-named as 'Wiz'. A short form of Wizard. From there, I will launch many projects.

Ok, so now what are your future plans?

Life is very short. I often complain that I have so many ideas that atleast my whole life would measure like just a thumb. So I just need to close my eyes and keep making movies that have soul and heart and they keep touching the positive nerves of the world.

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