– The 4th edition of the Cinematech International Film

Festival concluded with a spectacular showcase of storytelling and innovation, honoring
filmmakers from around the world for their outstanding contributions. Held over two
captivating days, on December 10th and 11th, 2024, at the Mumbai Institute of Film &
Television Arts & Cinematech Film Institute, Behind St. Thomas School, Opp. Timeless
Restaurant, Sheetal Nagar, Mira Road East, Mumbai – 401107, the festival celebrated
cinematic excellence across various categories.

The following are the highlights of this year’s award winners:
• Best Feature Film 2024: Pottel (India)
• Best Director (Feature Film) 2024 (Joint): Sahit Mothkhuri (Pottel) and Yata Satya
Narayana (Razakar) (India)
• Best Editor (Feature Film) 2024: Ashish (Jami) (India)
• Best Cinematographer (Feature Film) 2024: Sreerag Mangat (Jami) (India)
• Best Screenplay 2024: Lekshmi Pushpa (Jami) (India)
• Best Documentary (Feature Length) 2024: Matarife La Película by Daniel Mendoza
Leal (Colombia)
In the short film categories, the winners displayed exceptional creativity and talent:
• Best Short Film (International) 2024: Claimant by Nadereh Sadat Serki (Iran)
• Best Short Film (National) 2024: Thursday Special by Varun Tandon (India)
• Best Director (Short Film) 2024 (Joint): Nadereh Sadat Serki (Claimant, Iran) and
Varun Tandon (Thursday Special, India)
• Best Cinematographer (Short Film) 2024: Yashveer Singh (Thursday Special, India)
• Best Documentary (Short) 2024 (Joint): Bolivia – The Way to Heaven by Helios
Molina (Bolivia) and In the Andean-Amazon Putumayo. Copper or Life by Pau Soler
Domenech (Colombia)
• Best Animation (Short Film) 2024: Orange Blues 24 by Alyssa Dann (United States)
• Best Music Video 2024 (Joint): Rei’l Ka Ghar by Krishna Sharma (India) and Buddha
Crash by Horst Tran (Germany)
• Best Music (Short Film) 2024: Let’s Rock by Malcolm J Solomon (United States)
Special awards celebrated outstanding contributions to cinema:
• Cinematech Excellence Award 2024 (Joint):
o Verflechtung by Philip Hofmänner and Simon Jonas Pflanzer (Switzerland)
o The Lost Man by Quốc Thắng Vũ (Vietnam)
o Cabrales by Sergio Morcillo (Spain)
• Cinematech Award for Excellence in Short Filmmaking – Female 2024 (Joint):
o Zaxme by Soore Vahe (Iran)
o Pehli Date by Sulagna Chatterjee (India)
The festival also honored emerging talent:
• Best Student Short Film (National) 2024 (Joint):
o Parisal Kanavu by Dinesh D (India)
o Oru Adhikaalai… by Hariharasudhan K (India)

This year’s Chief Guest Pandharinath Kamble, fondly known as ‘Paddy,’ an acclaimed Indian
Marathi film and television actor. As the esteemed Chief Guest, he inspired audiences with
his words, emphasizing the importance of platforms like Cinematech in nurturing talent and
celebrating the magic of storytelling.

Anshuman Choudhary, Founder of Cinematech Mediaworks LLP, expressed heartfelt
gratitude during his thanksgiving speech, acknowledging the unwavering support of
sponsors, jury members, and media partners. “This festival stands as a testament to the
power of cinema in uniting hearts and minds. We are proud to provide a platform for artists
to share their voices and stories,” he said.

Special thanks were extended to the festival’s sponsors, Sony India, and media partners,
Jamshedpur Mirror and Bollywood Couch, for their invaluable contributions. The jury,
comprising cinematic stalwarts like Harish Patel, Dr. Sudipta Roy Chowdhury, Shamik
Maulik, Ashish Kulkarni, Matin Khan, and Vikrant Hazare, ensured the celebration of truly
deserving films.

This year’s festival also marked the launch of the Cinematech Film Institute, an initiative to
cultivate future industry leaders. The institute offers courses in direction, cinematography,
acting, editing, and scriptwriting, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI in
filmmaking.

As the curtains fall on another successful edition, the Cinematech International Film Festival
continues to inspire creativity, collaboration, and the celebration of cinema. Organizers
promise an even grander experience next year, keeping the spirit of storytelling alive and
thriving.

Contact:
Cinematech Mediaworks LLP
Phone: +91 74002 14043
Website: www.cinematechinternationalfilmfestival.in