Best Short Film
Without Cheese
Directed By: Vivek Krishnan
Best Director &
Best Screenplay
Krishendu Kalesh
Movie: Karinchathan
Best Actor
Rajesh Nanoo
Movie: Yashpal
Special Jury Mention
The Bloop Troop
Pencillati Studio
Jury
Sangeeth Sivan
Filmmaker, Producer
Sangeeth Sivan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam and Hindi film industries. He is best known for directing the 1992 Malayalam film Yodha. His notable films include Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 starring the Deol Family, Kya Kool Hai Hum, Nirnayam and Vyooham. His brother Santhosh Sivan is also a famed name in the indian film industry
P. Sheshadri
Filmmaker
P. Sheshadri is an Indian film director who works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his films Munnudi, Atithi, Beru, Tutturi, Vimukthi, Bettada Jeeva, Bharath Stores and December-1 all of which won the National Film Awards.
Kireet Khurana
Filmmaker
Kireet Khurana is an Indian filmmaker, storyteller, and ad-film director. Kireet has won more than 30 awards, including five prestigious President’s National Awards for his short film. He is the director of India’s first film combining live-action and 3D animation called Toonpur Ka Super Hero, starring Ajay Devgan and Kajol.
Dr. N.S. Ashok Kumar
Professor in Electronic Media
Dr. N.S. Ashok Kumar, Professor, Department of Studies in Electronic Media, Bangalore University, has a Ph.D. in Television Studies. He was awarded FulBright Fellowship from Boston University, USA. He was the first person to be awarded FulBright Fellowship in the field of Communication from Karnataka.His area of specialization is in Television Production and Radio Broadcasting.
Sudeep Bhattacharya
Photographer, Filmmaker
Sudeep Bhattacharya is an Indian Photographer and Filmmaker. Sudeep’s portfolio has earned him recognition as the most sought after wedding photographers in India, with features in publications including Vogue India, Conde Nast Traveller and Destination Wedding guide. He associated with Facebook, Bajaj, Wrangler, Westside, Taxi for Sure and other national and international brands on digital advertising.
Sapan Narula
Cinematographer
Sapan Narula is an Indian cinematographer who is famous for his works in films like Not a Love Story, Department, Dongala Mutha. Having shot numerous TV commercials and Promos, Sapan now finished directing his feature film debut, ‘Mi’Raj’ to be released in 2017.
Watch the Winning Entries
Best Short Movie
Without Cheese
Directed By: Vivek Krishnan
Very Quirky and keeps you guessing what the film is all about. Good Direction and Editing. Loved the payoff in the end.
Best Director & Best Screenplay
Krishendu Kalesh
Movie: Karinchathan
Excellent Visualization, Great Understanding of Cinema, Form and Substance
Best Actor
Rajesh Nanoo
Movie: Yashpal
Brilliant job as the naive protagonist
Special Jury Mention
The Bloop Troop
Pencillati Studio
Beautiful Animation. Lovely colours
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