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Jaman and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) sign partnership to premiere 30 films online Definitive works of Indian cinema from notable directors including Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, and Mrinal Sen to premiere on Jaman.com San Mateo, California, May 29, 2007 — Jaman.com, the leading online community for world cinema, has announced a 30-film distribution deal with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The NFDC is India's foremost film institution, known for producing some of the most notable films in Indian cinema. Under the agreement, the films of India's most internationally acclaimed directors will be available for download for the first time ever. Jaman will deliver these feature-length films in high def directly to viewers around the world. The collection includes 3 films from Satyajit Ray, regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in the history of cinema. "While excellent films are made all over the world every year, less than 1 percent of them get traditional distribution in the U.S.," said Gaurav Dhillon, founder and CEO of Jaman. "Our partnership with NFDC makes the work of India's top directors available to anyone with Internet access. These films clearly show that alongside a prolific Bollywood film industry, India has a deep and rich history of cinematic excellence." The long-term Jaman and NFDC deal will kick off with 30 worldwide premieres, including the following titles:
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