Chitkara International Film Fest celebrates diversity, talent
Chitkara University held its Second Chitkara International Film Festival – CIFF 2018 on November 15, 2018, at the Punjab campus. Focused on inspiring new artists to create impact through their film, the festival aimed to bring together artists from all across the country to display their talent to the commercial world.
The CIFF is a unique platform for aspiring directors to convey their message through a short film format in the form of a Film, Documentary, Advertisement and Animation. The challenge is to share a great story and aptly portray talent, ingenuity, innovation and creativity. The film categories are judged on their overall impact on the viewer in terms of its concept, acting, sound and editing. The judges and the esteemed Jury members for the CIFF 2018 included Mrs. Nandita Om Puri, Chair – Om Puri Foundation, Film Critic, and Journalist; Ms. Suzanne Bernert – German Actor; Mr. Dhruv Sachdev – Film Director; Mr. Parveen Chrispugg – Creative Director, Idea Heaven, Chennai. Chitkara alumni and special guest speaker for the day was Mr. Ojaswwee Sharma, Film Director.
The International Film Festival culminated in a beautiful and gala ceremony, where H’ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, VC, Chitkara University, appreciated the efforts of all the participants and gave away the prizes to the winners.
Winners of CIFF 2018
Best Actor (Male) – Mr. Mohit Jangra, The Child Artist in the Film Nirnay
Best Actor (Female) – Ms. Tanisha Goyal in Adv film on Mental Health
Best Director (any category)
First Prize won by HS Dosi – Staying Young at 88 by Aashray
Best Cinematography (any category)
First Prize won by Vaibhav Bhardwaj for Adv film Jeep
Best Editor
First Prize won by Jatin Kumar for the film – The First
Ticket beautifully made by Mobile only
Best Sound Designer
First Prize won by Aman for his Adv film
Best Ad Film (Rs. 25,000)
First Prize won by Mr Sanjeet Kapoor for Film on
Polaroid Camera
Best Documentary (Rs. 25,000)
First Prize for the Film – Crown of Buddha won by
Satvik by Perfect Shot Productions
Best Animation Film (Rs. 25,000)
First Prize for the Film Gullak won by Mr Kamal Pahuja
Best Short Film (Rs 50, 000)
First Prize for Film F won by Viki Bhardwaj
