Winners
Indian
Where Indian Short Filmmaking Finds Its Sharpest Edge.
An open call to storytellers from every corner of India, working across all languages, regions, and forms, including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema.
Curated by a jury of acclaimed industry practitioners, the competition celebrates bold storytelling and distinctive voices. Over the years, many of its alumni have flourished to make feature films, create for streaming platforms, and screen their work at leading international film festivals.
ABOUT THE LOGOThe motif draws inspiration from the Ashoka Chakra and traditional chakra kolams. It grounds its identity in a distinctly Indian visual language. Its rich, vibrant palette reflects the diversity, depth, and cultural heritage that define India and the stories it inspires.
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Sulakhyana Baruah
Devanshu Singh
Sridhar Rangayan
WINNERS OVER THE YEARS
WINNER
KOVARTY
Directed by: Rohin Raveendran Nair
1ST RUNNER UP
RADDI
Directed by: Ishan Singh
2ND RUNNER UP
GOOLAR KE PHOOL (THE CLUSTER FIG FLOWERS)
Directed by: Aronn Miitr
SPECIAL MENTION
THE LAST RIDE
Directed by: Vijesh Rajan, Yashoda Parthasarthy
