RECOGNITION TO INDIAN SHORT FILMS WELCOMED
The recent selection of two films
in the competition section of the official categories of the Cannes
Film Festival has been a source of great satisfaction in the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting. The two films were: Khoj by Shri
Tridib Poddar in the Cinefondation Section and "A Very Very
Silent Film" by Shri Manish Jha which was selected in the
short-film competition. The Cinefondation section showcases talent
from film schools.
It is a matter of pride for India
that "A Very Very Silent Film" by Shri Manish Jha won
the Prix-du-Jury award in the short competition section, particularly
as this is the young film maker’s first film. It is hoped that
such exposure in prestigious international film festivals will
encourage young film makers from India to further excel. This
exposure as also the award come as recognition of the high caliber
of film-making and creativity that exist in India. The fact that
these developments are coming side by side with the push being
provided to corporatisation of the film industry is a source of
great satisfaction within the Government.
