Our Distribution Initiative
Under Construction is conceived as a non-broadcast, non-commercial distribution initiative for educational films. Under Construction aims to bridge the gap between educational audio visuals and audiences to facilitate a culture of vibrant discourse as well as the ease of access to an eclectic collection from a single source. Under Construction currently has over 240 films from India and other parts of the world by distinguished filmmakers.
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Persistence Resistance
Persistence Resistance: A festival of contemporary political films aims to create a cinema space that celebrates the diverse nature of films today. Started in 2008, the festival primarily showcases films distributed by Under Construction in a multitude of viewing spaces. So far 3 editions of this festival have been hosted in Delhi, the latest being 2010, selected curations from this festival travels to other cities and institutions all over the country.
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Who are we?
Magic Lantern Foundation is a non-profit group working with culture and rights. Established in 1989, MLF has been involved with: Production of documentary films that explore aesthetics and politics; screening, organising film festivals and disseminating films on issues of social justice, culture and censorship.
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- ‘The Latent City’ awarded by Ecofilms, Greece
- Young Creative Entrepreneur awards
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- Investigating Memories
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