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Congratulations to 'All We Imagine As Light'  & Payal Kapadia for the accolades at Cannes - This episode was recorded prior to their recognition at the festival


Join us, Ria (@riachops) and Varun (@vruuun) on this episode of Uncultured as we shed light on allegations around influencers at Cannes, the nature of the platform Film Festivals are meant to provide, Babil Khan and the onslaught of criticism around him, Voting, Deepfakes and everything in between.


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Show Notes -


SummaryThe conversation revolves around the topic of representation and the role of influencers at the Cannes Film Festival. The hosts discuss how Indian creators have seemingly taken over the festival, but question what they are actually representing.


They also explore the impact of social media on personal and professional lives, with online personas becoming a major part of one's identity. The conversation touches on the value of the festival itself, the influence of brands and marketing, and the role of fashion in the event. The hosts also mention the use of deepfakes in elections and the importance of voting.


The conversation covers various topics including the representation of Indian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival, the influence of PR and tags on creators, the trolling of Babil Khan, and the nostalgia and marketability of celebrities. The hosts discuss the dilution of the Cannes Film Festival and the need for more authentic representation. They also touch on the pressure for creators to stay relevant and the impact of social media on body image.


Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by creators in the digital age.


Takeaways

  • The presence of Indian creators at the Cannes Film Festival raises questions about what they are actually representing.
  • Social media has made online personas a major part of one's identity, with employers and others considering it as proof of work.
  • The value of the festival itself is questioned, with a focus on fashion and marketability overshadowing the films.
  • Deepfakes are becoming a significant influence in elections, highlighting the need for awareness and critical thinking.
  • Voting is emphasized as an important civic duty. The dilution of the Cannes Film Festival and the need for more authentic representation of Indian cinema
  • The pressure for creators to stay relevant and the influence of PR and tags on their marketability
  • The impact of social media on body image and the constant comparison to past appearances
  • The challenges and complexities faced by creators in the digital age
    • The Importance of Voting
    • The Rise of Deepfakes in Elections The Impact of Social Media on Body Image and the Constant Comparison
    • The Challenges and Complexities Faced by Creators in the Digital Age
      • "And now it's like this whole other world of information that isn't even intended really for you that you just sort of see."
      • "Your online persona is now being considered proof of work or who you are in the eyes of job opportunities or just opportunities for work in general."
      • "A filmmaker might be great but have only 500 followers but a creator with 2 million will always be taken or be considered first."
      • "It spoke about the unity of communities coming together to fund the film and make it a global phenomenon."
      • "It almost feels like it's cheating people off of the value of a space like this."
      • "The proceeds of the Met Gala go to the museum. It goes to restoration art, preservation of art, giving a platform for young artists and just preserving culture."


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        Uncultured by StumbleBy Ria Chopra and Varun Kashyap