TFPS Introductory Production | Session 2014-2015

The Technology Filmmaking and Photography Society, fondly known as TFPS, conducted its Introductory Production for the freshmen joining the Institute to give them an idea about the works done by the society. The event was organised on July 31st, 2014 in Kalidas Auditorium. The event was pretty much a success with an approximate footfall of around four hundred students.
In this production, TFPS showcased some of their previously acclaimed short films as well as new short-films. The event also featured a witty power-point presentation on why people should join TFPS by Devashish Mulye, one of the TFPS co-ordinators .

Here are some of the short films that were shown during the Production-

1. 20 Seconds : Even after two years of its release, 20 Seconds still manages to tickle the funny bones. The audience enjoyed a lot this funny tale of three roommates and their romantic adventures.

2. Maze : Maze, a thriller short film marked its first public screening during the Production. It received a positive verdict from the audience despite being an offbeat film for the audience in general.

3. Epiphany : Epiphany is a moving drama which questions the significance of Christmas in the lives of three individuals.

4. Shit Freshers Say : Shit Freshers Say was the second movie which marked its first public screening in the production. It's a funny take on the most common dialogues that freshers are seen speaking throughout their first year of stay at IIT Kharagpur.

5. The While Cloud : This documentary was made by TFPS veteran and ex-governor Ashay Gangwar. It's about a day in the life of Duncan Jude Hall, a day when we hangs his boots.

6. Live Production : Live production was completely shot and edited during the event and released in the end.  It highlighted the theme of the event- "Anyone can make a movie".

The event concluded with the introduction of the four governors followed by other members & announcement of the selection procedure for the freshers' batch.

( +Lokesh Deshmukh , author of this blog is a co-ordinator at TFPS)

Annual Report (2013-14)

Technology Filmmaking and Photography society, IIT Kharagpur,despite being a relatively newer society, has been appreciated by the student community of IIT Kharagpur. We released a total of seven productions in the academic year 2013-2014:

1. The Walk-Tale: The first production of the year, “The Walk-tale” was made for the fresher’s Introduction program. It is indeed a great trip down the memory lane. Through this video, we have made you all visit and fall in love with kgp. This video comprises of a walk through various academic and extra-curricular activities that occur inside the campus. The Walk-Tale very well sums up the campus life of every KGPian.

2. The Epiphany: Released just before Spring Fest, The short-film ‘The Epiphany’ was based on a day in the life of three individuals, a day which happens to be Christmas and how they celebrate it. This true piece of art was made for the short-film competition of Spring Fest. The Epiphany tries to ask a simple question, “What does Christmas mean to you?”

3. As Long as the Night Lasts: This short-film was shot without any script and it is a good example of spontaneous filmmaking. It was our tribute to the two best movies of 2013, ‘Nebraska’ and ‘Inside Llewyn Dewis’. As Long as the Night Lasts is based on a conversation between two final year students sitting on the footpath of the over-bridge just outside the gate of IIT and talking about their memories from KGP.

4. 20 Months: This short-film is a love story spread over a period of 20 months, its tagline being “He doesn’t want to risk rejection, She trusts god by waiting!” This film did set high bars in technical aspects of filmmaking such as cinematography and editing.

5. Godsend: Godsend is the story of a heart-broken guy who finds solace in an unknown girl who guides him by leaving notes at a bookstore and unfortunately loses her too.  

6. Masala Flakes- Placement: With the aim of re-launching “Masala Flakes” after the success of its season-1 (2012-2013, which had 4 episodes) another episode was released based on casual “Bakar” on placements. Continuing its legacy this episode too made use of subtle gestures and wonderful satires to enthrall its audience.

7. The Interview: The short-film shows a comic encounter between a “Berozgaar KGPian” and an arrogant interviewer. His “creativity” leaves the interviewer amazed and the audience amused!   

The success of our productions is the sole consequence of unparalleled dedication and handwork of the members and brilliant guidance of the governors and heads.  

Graduating seniors:

Ashay Gangwar & Sourabh Wani

“TFPS is a place for daydreamers to realize their dreams on a screen”.

                                                                                                               -Ashay Gangwar

( +Shourabh Shekhar , the author of the blog is one of the Governors of TFPS for the session 2014-15)