5th Edition of Innovative International Film Festival honors 5 legends of Indian Cinema with Dada Saheb Phalke Awards

Bengaluru, October 10, 2021: The 5th Edition of Innovative International Film Festival, South India’s largest film festival came to a grand closure today in Bengaluru. The four-day film festival witnessed participation from 2000 plus delegates, including students and aspiring film talents. Presenting a wide spectrum of films, the festival brought to foray a fine selection of 150 movies from 40 Nations, 30 languages. Organized by Innovative Film Academy (IFA), the festival also had intriguing session helmed by industry veterans that offered a platform for aspiring talents to learn the nuances of the art. The award ceremony was presided over by Dr. L. Muruganji, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy, Government of India. 

The final day of the festival featured screenings at the Innovative Multiplex in Marathalli, Bengaluru, with dignitaries from Abu Dhabi, Israel, Canada, and France present. Mr. R.K. Selvamani, President of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors' Association, and Mr. Saravana Prasad, Founder and Director of Innovative Film Academy, both gave opening remarks. During this occasion, renowned film director Director Karthik Subburaj offered their insightful knowledge about the filmmaking process. The event also witnessed a launch of Innovative Film Academy’s Istudio- their own virtual production set up. 

Commenting on the occasion, Saravana Prasad, Founder and Director of Innovative Film Academy said, “Innovative Film Academy is thrilled and honored to host the Innovative International Film Festival for the fifth consecutive time. This was an opportunity for the Indian film industry to gain exposure to international markets, boost tourism, and discover artists from other countries. We intended to show the best of international cinema from diverse nations. Cinephiles had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we hope to actively assist aspiring filmmakers to learn the subtleties of filmmaking."
The finale day also witnessed the annual award function that recognized stellar performances and outstanding films from across languages.  The award property is jointly organized by IFA and Dada Saheb Phalke MSK Trust. The award winners for the year 2022 under various categories are: 

Dada Saheb Phalke Awards Conferred List :
1.    K.BHAGYARAJ - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2.    BHAGAVAN - LEGEND OF SOUTH INDIA AWARD
3.    PARISTHITHI - BEST DEBUT FILM DIRECTORIAL AWARD
4.    KARTHIK SUBBARAJ - YOUTH ICON AWARD
5.    B.LENIN - BEST EDITOR AWARD

Short Film Awards List :
1.Best Film
(a)  Panchaali – R.Subramaniya Bharathi, Director
(b)  Recharge  – Abu, Director
(c)  Saranalayam – V.B.Vetrivelan, Director
2. Best Cinematographer
Niran Chandar  - Sayabum Naanum
3. Best Male Actor
Master Jeevan  - Koduppinai
4. Best Female Actor
Uma Sadagopan  - Marappachi Bommaigal
5. Special Mention - Female Actor
Sujatha Babu  - Recharge
6. Best Foreign Film
Silk Worm - Shaker A. Rajasekar 
7. Best Artistic Film
Prem Kumar – T.N.57
6. Best Director
Subramaniya Bharathi – Panchali

Indian Awards List :
1.    BEST TAMIL FILM AWARD – TAANAKKARAN
2.    SOUTH INDIAN BEST ENTERTAINMENT FILM AWARD – DON
3.    BEST MALAYALAM FILM AWARD - NNA, THAAN CASE KODU
4.    SHORT FILM ON SOCIAL AWARENESS, ANTI DRUG / SUBSTANCE ABUSE - ABHISHEK POUDYEL CHETTRI
5.    BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE FILM AWARD - JAI BHIM
6.    V. SEKHAR - WRITER & DIRECTOR AWARD (Special Guest Award)

International Awards List:
1.    BEST APPRECIATION FILM AWARD - HOLY BEASTS
2.    BEST CULTURAL IMPACT MOVIE AWARD - ROMANTICISM OF EMAD & TOUBA
3.    JURY’S SELECTION - BEST FILM AWARD – LEONA
4.    BEST ANIMATION SHORT FILM AWARD - BOB’S BIRTHDAY
5.    BEST ANIMATION FILM AWARD - FELIX AND THE TREASURE OF MORGÄA
6.    CRITICS AWARD FOR BEST FILM – MATAHARIS
7.    BEST SOUTH-EAST ASIAN FILM AWARD – IJANG
8.    BEST ASIAN FILM AWARD - LOVE DESTINY
9.    BEST EUROPEAN FILM AWARD - GREAT FREEDOM
10.    BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARD -  FIG TREE
11.    BEST APPRECIATION FILM AWARD  - ZATOPEK

The festival also witnessed power-packed panel discussion bringing together industry leaders from across languages and countries. Discussing a range of topics, the session brought to light interesting perceptive on film making and the art of storytelling in an evolved, technology centered era.