'Conviction more important than big budget'

By Our Staff Reporter

HYDERABAD, NOV. 18. A filmmaker's conviction in his subject was more important in making a good film than investing huge amounts on it, said Mr. Shyamal Karmakar, director of the film `Ranu' which is participating in the 12th International Children's Film Festival.

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Mr. Karmakar felt big budgets don't necessarily ensure a film to be a good one. "One needs to have confidence and conviction in the subject chosen for a film. Such efforts are more appreciated than films made with more money and less conviction," he said.

Mr. Karmakar described his film `Ranu' made with a limited budget as one made with complete conviction. The film deals with the story of a 13-year-old poor girl coming from a rural background.

The director who took a cast that comprised mostly newcomers said he was comfortable working with children. "Also, I selected new faces because even child artistes have become stars and are charging heavily. My low budget doesn't permit that kind of fee," Mr.Karmakar said.

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