Indian Film Company's 'Road, Movie to premiere at Toronto Film Festival 2009
(7 September 2009)

The Indian Film Company (IFC) - a specialist film investment company which was admitted to trading on London's AIM market in June 2007 and raised £55 million to invest in a diverse portfolio of Indian films - today announced that its film 'Road, Movie', has been invited to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 18 September 2009. 'Road, Movie' tells the story of Vishnu, a restless young man, who rejects his father's faltering hair oil business and hits the road with a travelling cinema.

Colourful and full of unforgettable characters, the film celebrates India's open road and the pure love of movies. The film stars critically acclaimed screen sensation Abhay Deol, 'Brick Lane' star Tannishtha Chatterjee, and renowned Bollywood Actor/Director Satish Kaushik.

In May 2009, IFC signed a deal with international sales agent Fortissimo Films to sell the film outside of India. The deal marks Fortissimo's first venture in Hindi Cinema. IFC is managed by Film Investment Managers (Mauritius) Ltd., which is jointly and equally owned by Viacom Inc. and BK Media Mauritius PVT. BK Media Mauritius PVT is owned by Raghav Bahl, the founder and controlling shareholder of Network 18.

Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz produced the original screenplay for 'Road, Movie', which was written by Dev Benegal. His first feature presentation, 'English August' was hailed as a landmark film in contemporary Indian cinema and inspired a new wave of independent Indian filmmakers. His second feature presentation 'Split Wide Open' premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.