Winning Film : THE
LOUDEST SILENCE
Director : Marccela Moreno
Country : Brazil
CITATION BY JURY
" This year’s selection of student short films is an exciting mix that range
from drama to comedy,
documentary to experimental. Thanks to all the filmmakers for sharing their great
work with us, including
ALY RANA for the sleek and sophisticated camera – work and visual style of his
engaging one-shot film
SANYOG.
Winning Film : TAKE THE REINS
Director : Emma Barrett
Country : USA
CITATION BY JURY
“The Jury appreciated the cinematic experience of the film and the narration is told in an arresting manner with unconventional imagery. Beautifully put together with art, craft and moderation.”
Winning Film : CHUDALA
Director : Maaria Sayed
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“The jury feels the subtlety of tackling the gender issue is wonderfully handled and the film portrays the discrimination inherent in our communities.”
Winning Film : IN RETURN : JUST A BOOK
Director : Shiny Jacob Benjamin
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“As the jury feels this filmmaker gives an artful presentation of an artist that is also a moving treatment to the importance of cross- cultural connections.
Winning Film : RAILWAY CHILDREN
Director : Prithvi Konanur
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“For its realistic portrait of minors in a violent, abusive and poverty beaten environment, and its twist towards gender issues.”
Winning Film : HIDDEN CORNER
Director : Jaicheng Jai Dohutia
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“For its genuine aesthetic sensibility and dramatic approach in depicting a long lasting political struggle in a remote region.”
Winning Film : APRICOT GROVES
Director : Pouria Heidary Oureh
Country : Armenia
CITATION BY JURY
“For a solid directing approach that told simple story in a powerful and engaging way, with captivating performances, and a controversial ending”
Winning Film : 2001: WHILE KUBRICK WAS IN SPACE
Cinematographer : Daniel Ortega
Country : Argentina
CITATION BY JURY
“For a solid visual style that enhanced the story telling and created a compelling atmosphere, a special mention goes to the cinematographer Mr. Daniel Ortega.”
Winning Film : SAAWAN
Director : Farhan Alam
Country : USA
CITATION BY JURY
“This years BEST FEATURE FILM shows a director in total control of his craft. From the mise en scene, to the photography, to the score, to the very strong performances of his cast, he has created a heart- breaking but also uplifting character study and suspense drama about a child’s perilous journey to find his family, and ultimately, himself.”
Winning Film : MINNAMINUNGU
Actress : Surabhi Lakshmi
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“The Jury would like to thank each and every filmmaker who shared their dreams and
visions with us this
year. We were truly entertained, enlightened and moved by all the stories that were
showcased,
including Marjan Ashrafizadeh’s “ THE SISTER “ an honest and piercing portrait of
family dynamics and
complexities, bolstered by brilliant acting from the cast.
The Jury would like to give SPECIAL MENTION to SURABHI LAKSHMI in the film
MINNAMINUNGU for her
heart wrenching portrayal of a mother in distress, willing to sacrifice everything
for her daughter.”
Winning Film : THE FORSAKEN
Director : Jiju Antony
Country : India
CITATION BY JURY
“For its unusual aesthetic approach, uncommon cinematic presentation and controversial handling of a moral, social and political, extremely important issue in Indian Society, which needs precise addressing, wide exposure and discussion.”
