PUNE: A Marathi short film, ‘Pamphlet’, directed by Shekhar Rankhambe won accolades in the 9th Aarogya Film Festival and short film competition organised by PM Shah Foundation at National Film Archives of India (NFAI).
In the same competition, the movie ‘Green Line’ directed by Ebin Raj Maliakal bagged the first prize in the Documentary Film category.
The winners were felicitated by renowned director and National Awards winner, Sumitra Bhave. PM Shah Foundation Director Adv Chetan Gandhi, social activist and jury for the competition Anuja Deodhar were also present.
In the Short Film category ‘Fog Lights’ directed by Alok Rajwade and team Prayas got the second prize and ‘Kumbhil Shiva’ directed by Vishal Kumbhar stood third. At the same time, ‘Faith Beyond Fear’ directed by ‘Team
Avahan’ received second prize and ‘Not For Display’ directed by Saadgi Gupta got third prize in Documentary Film category.
The two-day Health Film Festival was held at NFAI on December 20 and 21. The festival screened 35 short films and documentaries selected from more than 150 films received from countries including India, Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Dubai, France, Pakistan, Spain, UK, US among others. The festival is being organised since the year 2010.