The
Jury consisting of :
1) Madhusree Dutta (Chairperson)
2) Navroze Contractor
3) Sadanand Menon
Has
awarded the:
Best
Long Documentary (40mts and above)
with a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakhs and a certificate
to :
Bilal
directed and produced by Saurav Sarangi
Citation:
A nugget of a film, in which the camera-eye
– literally and metaphorically –
transcends sight and becomes an agency for ‘insight’.
The film goes close to the joys and sorrows
and the struggle for livelihood of a blind couple
in an urban ghetto, without robbing them of
their dignity or sentimentalizing their lives.
The result is not some distanced pity, but a
closer camaraderie the viewer feels with the
family and the neighborhood. An excellent example
of ‘living camera’.
Much of the time the camera works with the point
of view of the four-year-old protagonist of
the film, sharing his mischief, wonder and sense
of discovery of the world, leaving no scope
for self-indulgence or voyeurism.
The Jury unanimously chose the film for the
award in the ‘Long Documentary’
category for both, its humane perspective and
its outstanding achievements in cinematography
and editing
Special Mentions – Long Documentary
The Jury selected Anirban Datta’s ‘In
for Motion’ for ‘Special Mention’
for its concept and skillful structuring of
a complex theme examining the local impact of
global developments. The filmmaker traverses
a wide canvas geographically with a sensitive
camera registering the tensions inherent to
change.
The Jury also singled out for ‘Special
Mention’ the sound design contributed
by Boby Jon for the film ‘All the World’s
a Stage’ multiple layering of performance
sounds and live tracks.
Best
Short Documentary (under 40mts) with
a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/ and a certificate
To
be shared equally by: 1)
‘Kaanam – Life Story of a Midland
Hills’ directed by Babu Kambarath
Citation: The film stood out
for its overall comprehension of our endangered
biosphere and the sensitive detailing of the
diversity and richness within familiar landscapes.
The camera work was a particularly strong feature
of the film.
and
2) Ripples
directed by M.R Sashidharan produced
by C-DIT
Citation: Shares the award for
its overall treatment of the manner in which
the ideas of Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer are visually
interpreted and dramatized through tentative
soliloquies as well as the well-lit camera work
of the filmmaker. The visual interpretation
pushes the film beyond being merely a biography.
The Jury consisting of:
1)
Amol Palekar (Chairperson)
2) Kavitha Lankesh
3) G.P Ramachandran
Has
awarded the:
Best Short Fiction (below 70mts)
with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/ and a certificate
to be shared by two films:
1) Hell
: directed by Nandhalala
Citation:
for the harsh and gruesome portrayal of a desensitized
man towards blood and gore because of his livelihood.
A tender and humane moment takes the film to
an unpredictable end. The film is also highly
commendable for being faithful to the visual
expression to the extent that almost no words
have been used and yet it is so eloquent. We
the Jury congratulate Nandhalala and his team
for this beautiful cinematic experience.
and
2)
Stations: directed
by Emmanuel Quindo Palo produced by
FTII, Pune
Citation:
For it’s taut and multilayered journey.
The film takes us through the upper, middle
and lower layers of society, in a very sensitive,
honest and cinematic manner. The complex issue
of morality in man woman issues has been explored
in depth.Simaltaneolsly different socio economic
backgrounds have been portrayed realistically
through brilliant usage of locations. Members
of the jury would like to applaud Emmanuel Quindo
Palo and his team for this sincere endeavor
Best Animation with a cash
prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate.
‘Sacred
Eggs’ directed by K.P Muraleedharan,
produced by Toonz Animation, Tvm
Citation:
This simple film manages to transcend age, language
and region. Concieved and developed in this
soil it has a universal appeal. We congratulate
K.P Muraleedharan and his team for this lovable
creation of an original concept.
Best Music Video with a cash
prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate
‘Gaon
Chaddob Nahin’ directed by K.P
Sasi
Citation:
Amidst the clatter and din of the so called
glamorous music video scenario, this music video
is like a breath of fresh air. A song of socio
polital protest seamlessly goes beyond mere
entertainment. The jury wishes to congratulate
K.P Sasi and his team for this culturally rooted
and meaningful revisit.
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