The Story So Far
Glocal Films UK made its international debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival (2025), where the motion poster of Baghuni – Dance Like a Tiger was unveiled at the prestigious Bharat Pavilion. The film is produced in association with the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) and Cinema4Good.
The announcement marked a historic moment — the first Odia language NFDC film to receive such international platform recognition in over 23 years, positioned at one of the world's most important film festivals.
Key Facts
- Company: Glocal Films UK Limited, incorporated in England & Wales
- Headquartered: 26 Harmer Street, Gravesend, England, DA12 2AX
- Co-founders: Partha Sarathi Panda (Producer) & Jitendra Mishra (Director)
- Current film: Baghuni – Dance Like a Tiger (Odia language feature film)
- Production partners: NFDC India, Cinema4Good
- International premiere moment: Bharat Pavilion, 78th Cannes Film Festival, 2025
- Lead Actor: Sabyasachi Mishra
- Status: Principal photography underway, post-production scheduled April–June 2025
About the Founders
Partha Sarathi Panda · Producer
Originally from Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, and based in London, Partha is a cultural entrepreneur whose professional background in workforce solutions (founder of Can-Do Personnel and Majoris Solutions Limited) gave him the commercial understanding to build a production company capable of operating at an international level. His passion for Odia culture and cinema drives his mission to give regional stories a global home.
Jitendra Mishra · Director & Writer
From Titlagarh, Odisha. President of CIJEF (International Centre of Films for Children and Young People), Jitendra is among India's most critically respected independent filmmakers. His previous films include I Am Kalam and The Last Color. He has served as a jury member at over 40 international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto.
Media Contact
For press enquiries, interview requests, screening accreditation, or access to hi-resolution images and the official press kit, please contact:
Partha Sarathi Panda
partha@glocalfilmsuk.com
Jitendra Mishra
jitendra@glocalfilmsuk.com
We aim to respond to all media enquiries within 48 hours. For urgent press matters, please mark your email subject line: PRESS – URGENT.
Photography & Visual Assets
High-resolution stills, the official motion poster, and founder portraits are available upon request to verified press. Please email us directly for access. All images are subject to usage terms and must include appropriate credits.
We welcome journalists and media organisations from around the world — particularly those covering global cinema, South Asian culture, British independent film, and stories of diaspora creativity. If you are working on a piece that explores any of these themes, we would love to talk.