Project 11

             PROJECT 11, a short film slated for release on 11.11.11 has been shot in 11 countries across the world in a shoe string budget of 9 lakhs, entirely self funded by the makers. In this unique initiative by two film enthusiasts, PROJECT 11 is probably the first of its kind in short the film genre which bridges a vast geographical divide. The film was made with an idea to raise funds for their feature film on the same lines. They decided to release it on 11.11.11, which is a once in a lifetime date.


             PROJECT 11 is a High-Concept thriller, which blurs the line between the real and the virtual world. The film has been shot in 11 different cities in the world. This experimental film has 11 eminent directors collaborating from world over.  Take a look at the trailer here.

             Unlike a lot of collaborative films, PROJECT 11 is not an episodic film. It is one holistic story set in 11 cities with 11 principal characters. The film has been made in three cuts a 22-minute, a 15-minute and an 11-minute, which are full fledged films in their own rights.

             Talking about this unique short film, Producer, Ranjan Singh said, "PROJECT 11 is an attempt to show that good content can be created on a shoestring budget. Also, to get appropriate funds for our feature film on the same lines, the short will work as a curtain raiser. And thus we want to release the film online and gauge the audience reaction for this kind of a story. The film premieres on 11.11.11 on glamsham.com at 11.11 AM and then later we want to put it for download on various other platforms."
11 filmmakers were shortlisted from across the world, by using every free medium available including every possible social networking portal. They followed a locked screenplay and shot their respective segments based in their cities. A Storyboard was prepared in active consultation with the filmmakers and then sent to the extended directorial team for reference. The final material was received in Mumbai and then put together by Vikas Chandra with the help of editor Geeta Singh.

Source : http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/project-11-shot-11-countries-releases-11-11-060053913.html

CBI experiments with Facebook to solve cases

       New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Striking a direct e-connect with the people, like many government organisations have done, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now experimenting with online social networking with its Bhopal unit joining Facebook to seek information from people on cases.

'The CBI Bhopal unit is the first one to join the Facebook social networking site on an experimental basis. If the response is good the other wings of the investigating agency will also open their own page in Facebook,' a CBI official told IANS.

         The CBI's Bhopal unit opened its Facebook page last weeek and also sought help from the public on any reliable clues to solve the murder case of RTI activist Shehla Masood.

'This is an official page of CBI Bhopal, and not a page certified by a private person. I have to say categorically that citizens of Bhopal respond to us with desired seriousness and expectations,' Hemant Priyadarshy, DIG, CBI, Bhopal posted in the Facebook page.

          Right to Information and green activist Masood was killed outside her home in Bhopal Aug 16.

The case was transferred from Bhopal wing of CBI to Delhi which is probing the case. The agency in September announced an award of Rs.5 lakh for anyone providing credible information about the murder.

The Facebook page also stated that CBI Bhopal looks into cases of corruption and citizens are encouraged to share any relevant inputs and information relating to crime and corruption the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

           'Any specific information relating to corruption will go a long way in fighting corruption. The presence of CBI Bhopal on Facebook is recent, please spread the word to Faceboook community,' Priyadarshy added in his post.

            Delhi Police and Delhi Traffic Police have opened Facebook pages that are inviting many hits.

Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/cbi-experiments-facebook-solve-cases-130514175.html