Synopsis
Sixth Season of Nawada International Film Festival Concludes Grandly Historic Participation of Over 2300 Films from 84 Countries Nawada. The sixth season of the Nawada International Film Festival (NIFF), which has established its unique identity as a global confluence of cinema and culture, concluded grandly on Sunday, January 4th, at Vijay Multiplex, Nawada. This one-day film festival started at 10:00 AM and continued till late evening, becoming a memorable experience for film enthusiasts. This year, the festival received an unprecedented response internationally. Over 2300 film entries were received from 84 countries, which is a historic achievement in itself. In this festival, which has been held continuously for six years, filmmakers from over 80 countries, as well as from almost all states of India, participated this time. The festival director, film artist, director, and district icon Rahul Verma expressed his happiness on the successful organization and said that the Nawada International Film Festival is not just a platform for cinema, but it has become a powerful medium of dialogue connecting different countries and cultures, which also effectively brings social issues to the forefront. During the one-day festival, approximately 20 selected films were screened. The "Film Fair" was also a major attraction for the audience, where thought-provoking films that conveyed positive social messages were highly appreciated. Former District Magistrate Ashutosh Kumar Verma was present on this occasion. The dignified presence of celebrity guests including Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori, film director Joy Rajan, Vimlendu Singh, and many filmmakers and artists from India and abroad added to the grandeur of the festival. Nawada International Film Festival (NIFF) - Sixth Season Award Categories and List of Winners Best Short Film
* Echoes of Us
Best Actor
* Deepak Tijori
Film: Echoes of Us Best Special Mention Jury Award
* Dimpy
* The Yogi
* Lost World 2020
* Gift
Best Short Documentary
* Varanasi
Best Foreign Film
* The Pilgrim
Best Short Documentary (International)
* Becoming Another (Israel)
Best Short Documentary (National)
* The Rescuer
Best Feature Film
* 1999
Best Short Feature Film
* 21 Hours
Best Dramatic Film
* Mohabbat Ki Kahani
Best Social Film
* Katni Baad
First Time Filmmaker Award
* Seema Sakarkar (Dimpy)
Best Actress
* Iulia Vântur
Film: Echoes of Us Best Emerging Director
* Gaurav
Film: Tum Bahut Khoobsurat Ho Best Documentary Film (National)
* The Rescuer
Best Inspiring Film
* Drishti
Best Short Documentary Director
* Rashmi Jeta
Film: The Graffiti Best Screenplay
* Band Baaja Aur Sitara
Best Mobile Film
* Hackers
Best Director
* Joy Rajan
Film: Echoes of Us Etc. The festival stage was hosted by Mohammad Wasim Akram in a very impressive, energetic, and engaging manner. His hosting was appreciated not only by actor Deepak Tijori but also by all the artists and filmmakers from India and abroad. The main sponsors who contributed to the success of this event are: Hotel Maharaja, King Palace, Ganpati Restaurant, Moti Mahal Deluxe, Kundan Films, Zulka Travels, Ecoleux Smart Living, Yug Traders, Manoranjan Real Estate, Shadow of God, and Subhash Prasad. The Nawada International Film Festival has now become a source of pride not only for the district but for the entire state of Bihar, and this event has successfully given Nawada a strong identity on the global cinematic map.
