‘Telugu Short Film Awards’: Celebrating the Spirit of the Young Filmmaker
“Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes.”
- Robert Altman.
Science says that the human brain is hardwired to respond to visual stimuli. Poetry coincides with that fact — they say a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. It is not surprising then that the ongoing cultural shift in communication has transformed from texts and speech to visuals and films.
Images and Films have the power to be memorable, impactful, and create a difference in society that words seldom can. Not only do these help the masses to know what transpires around them — locally, nationally and even globally — but also help them move forward towards aligning their own selves with more of their kind. There is one more purpose that this Mode of communication serves — it speaks for those who can't speak for themselves. It voices those subjects that are commonly overshadowed by the burden of societal norms.
This precise thought fuelled a mission and prompted Kalaraj Media and Entertainment in the year 2018 to initiate a unique short film festival known as the Telugu Short Film Awards (TSFA). The purpose was to help young latent talent in the Telugu Film Industry to spread its wings and disseminate information about subjects that must be displayed on the global screen — in the way they want to say it.
Goes without saying, a noble cause every year, their event grows larger and more elaborate year after year.
A well-cared seed grows its roots stronger than an ox and provides valuable oxygen and shade to everyone around it. Telugu Short Film Festival does the same with the current generation of enthusiastic short filmmakers by giving them access to a platform that gives them a chance to showcase their work of art.
This eminent event is at the forefront of identifying talents, accepting their films as entries, showcasing their films, and honouring them with the awards and recognition they deserve.
“If it can be written or thought, it can be filmed.”
- Stanley Kubrick.
Telugu Short Film Festival has gained recognition and fame throughout India as one of the most transparent film festivals. It inspires the technical crew and cast to go to the next level in their careers. There are many film festivals in India, but the Telugu Short Film Festival is unique in that it was founded by a passionate team of filmmakers, advertising experts, and media professionals, and it is also organized in the most creative way.
The organizing committee of this event follows this novel and interesting approach called 5-I where they invite celebrities for interacting with young minds. They include the best short films and screen them during the film festival. Rewarding the filmmakers with awards and rewards, they motivate this new generation to perform impeccably in their field. They implement world-class standards with every event and initiate a unique platform for short filmmakers.
This year was anything but normal for all of us. But for the new-age filmmaker, it was an opportunity in disguise to re-discover and reinvent. Telugu Short Film Festival is appreciating this indomitable spirit by nominating some of the meritorious films in their festivals within various categories such as short films, Web series, Musical songs, and Independent Films.
One thing about film festivals that intrigues the youth of today’s generation is to hear the thoughts of celebrated personalities within their respective industry. Listening to the journey of these distinguished people in their own words inclines the youth to work even harder and to create wonders. Telugu Short Film Festival understands this important aspect and has included many eminent guests from the industry, the Government and the Media space as the chief motivators on this day. Dr Y. Kiran, the founder and chairman of Suchirindia Group is expected to grace the event as the Chief Guest.
Now, what’s a film festival without winners. There were many categories in several awards is presented and the winners deserve them all. From best actor to best film, each of the films the winner has gotten an award for is surreal to watch. Here is a list of awardees who will be felicitated at the event-
Best Film
Dr. Sarala Reddy for ‘The Trip’.
Best Director
Vijay Samrat Chilaka for ‘Ganitha Guninthalu’.
Best Actor
Shiva For Navasakam
Best Actress
P. Varshha Sager for ‘Chitti- The Missing Girl’ & ‘Vala’.
Best Story
Dr G. Kumara Swamy for ‘Chitti- The Missing Girl’
Best Music
Karthik Kodakandla for ‘Dr Bhoomi’, ‘The Trip’, and ‘Navasakam’
Best Lyrics
Gaddam Veeru for ‘Dr Bhoomi’ and ‘The Trip’
Best Music Director
Sudha Srinivas Perambuduru for ‘Kalama Aguma’.
Most Acclaimed Musical Album (Male)
Rahul Sipligunj for ‘Baby’.
Most Acclaimed Musical Album (Female)
Mohana Bogaraju for ‘Bullet Bandi’
Best Cinematography
Satish Naik for ‘Anasuya Ramalingam’
Jury Appreciation award
Padmaja Lanka for ‘Vala’
Gayatri Gupta for ‘Inko Prapancham’.
Nirupama for ‘Bullet Bandi’ and ‘Baby’.
Jury Appreciation Award for acting
Abhinaya Krishna for ‘Kshanakshanam’.
As Peter Jackson said, Filmmaking is all about expressing yourself through your visuals, presenting your thoughts through the running frame showcasing the picture of life. But many of the times potential films and filmmakers don’t get the chance to get in front of the eyes of the audience.
Telugu Short Film Festival acts as the catalyst between these potential filmmakers and audiences to bridge this gap where excellent content gets reflected through this august platform.
Don’t miss this chance of being part of the ‘Telugu Short Film Festival’. Save the Date now, December 4th, 2021 at The Tree Inn Jubilee Hotel, 5 pm onwards.
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