10th Mumbai International Film Festival
for Documentary, Short and Animation Films
held from 3rd to 9th February, 2010 |
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INDIAN CATEGORY |
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Award |
Title of the Film |
Entry No. |
Duration |
Country |
Director |
Producer |
Citation |
Best DOCUMENTARY
Film / Video
Golden Conch
+ Rs. 1,50,000/-
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India Untouched –
Stories of A People Apart
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1389 |
108 |
India |
Stalin K. |
Drishti – Media, Arts & Human Rights |
India Untouched-Stories of a People Apart for achieving the ideals of socially and
politically committed documentary film making. The film unflinchingly uncovers the
all pervasive, deeply rooted and still existing caste system in twenty first century
India, with chilling evidence that it shows no sign of abating in generations to
come. The Jury recommends it as essential viewing for all audiences worldwide. |
Second Best DOCUMENTARY
Film / Video
Silver Conch
+ Rs. 75,000/-
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Mahua Memoirs |
1156 |
82 |
India |
Vinod Raja |
Ashok Maridas |
Mahua Memoirs for compassionately exposing the ruthless underside of corporate globalization
through the ongoing decimation of Adivasi lands, people and their cultures throughout
India. Beautifully crafted with outstanding visuals and
haunting music, it is an urgent call to re-examine the policies of the day. |
Best FICTION Film / Video (Upto 75
Mins)
Golden Conch
+ Rs. 1,50,000/-
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Manjha |
1161 |
40 |
India |
Rahi Anil Barve |
Animaa Films |
Manjha for the first-time director’s fictional expression of child sexual abuse
and survival, portrayed in a highly individualistic, graphic and cinematic style.
The filmmaker manages to extract outstanding performances from the actors within
a stark, industrial urban landscape. |
Second Best FICTION Film / Video
(Upto 75 Mins)
Silver Conch
+ Rs. 75,000/-
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The Lost Rainbow |
1505 |
22 |
India |
Dhiraj Meshram |
Director, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune |
The Lost Rainbow for presenting a series of nostalgic, touching moments in an evocative
and playful manner, enhanced by the realistic performances of the child actors.
The film details how the results of mischievous sibling rivalry can haunt the protagonists
for the remainder of their lives. |
Best ANIMATION Film / Video
Golden Conch
+ Rs. 1,50,000/-
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Myths About You |
1251 |
9 |
India |
Nandita Jain |
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala |
Myths About You for a clever and imaginative representation of the history of the
Universe, both in terms of Hindu mythology and scientific research, in an original
graphic style, all within a short span of 9 minutes. |
Second Best ANIMATION Film / Video
Silver Conch
+ Rs. 75,000/-
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Three Little Pigs |
1187 |
6 |
India |
Bhavana Vyas &
Akanito Assumi |
National Institute of Design |
Three Little Pigs for presenting a well-known childhood story through wire frame
animation techniques in a deceptively simple style. The film has background voice-overs
in the form of a conversation recalling the story, which is both engaging and amusing
while bridging the documentary form with animation. |
Indian JURY Award
Rs.1,00,000/-
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(1) I’m The Very Beautiful |
1218 |
65 |
India |
Shyamal Kumar Karmakar |
Sanghamitra Karmakar |
I’m the Very Beautiful for a personal, complex and often contradictory portrait
of an indomitable woman and her continuous struggle in her pursuit of a life of freedom and dignity despite her
social stigma in a patriarchal and chauvinistic society.
In its style and treatment, the film mirrors the free spirit of the protagonist
with abandon and candour. |
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(2) Thousand Days and A Dream |
1285 |
60 |
India |
P. Baburaj & C. Saratchandran |
Third Eye Communications & Vikas Abhyayan Kendra |
Thousand Days And A Dream for its poignant and dramatic account of the peaceful struggle of common people against a
gigantic multinational company supported by the policies of the state in which the
people have been deprived of their vital, basic natural resources and livelihood. |
Best First Film / Video
of a Director Instituted by Indian Documentary Producers’ Association.
(IDPA)
Trophy + Rs. 25,000/-
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Manjha |
1161 |
40 |
India |
Rahi Anil Barve |
Animaa Films |
For the understanding of cinematic form and
idiom and having the courage to push the
form and tell a difficult story. |
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Indian CRITICS Award |
Mahua Memoirs |
1156 |
82 |
India |
Vinod Raja |
Ashok Maridas |
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Best Film / Video of the Festival Award
( for Producer only )
Rs.1,00,000/-
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India Untouched –
Stories of A People Apart
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1389 |
108 |
India |
Stalin K. |
Drishti – Media, Arts & Human Rights |
Drishti – Media Arts & Human Rights for taking the initiative and having the
courage to investigate the issue of untouchability and its ramifications in all
corners of Indian society. The Jury strongly feels that this film is in the best
tradition of documentary film making and is an inspiration to all filmmakers for
independent, thought-provoking, free-spirited use of the medium for social change. |
Special Mention &
Certificate of Merit
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(1) Our Family |
1159 |
56 |
India |
Dr. K.P. Jayasankar
& Dr. Anjali Monteiro |
Dr. K.P. Jayasankar
& Dr. Anjali Monteiro |
Our Family for its compassionate and sensitive portrayal of the third sex – their
bonding and their aspirations. The film traces their roots sourced from mythology
combined with a mesmerizing one-person performance of the traumas and stigma experienced
by their community. |
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(2) Raga Of River Narmada |
1086 |
12 |
India |
Rajendra Janglay |
Madhya Pradesh
Madhyam |
Raga of River Narmada for its fascinating flowing visuals highlighting the river
in its many vibrant moods through its journey complemented by an exceptional use
of the Dhrupad. |