



Festival Highlights
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati was brought to you this year was sponsored in part by the consulate General of India, New York.
Mayor of Cincinnati Mr. Aftab Pureval and Deputy Consul General Mr Vishal Harsh were the chief guest and guest of honor at the event. The Festival was attended by many dignitaries and film makers.
The awards at the film festival honored outstanding creativity, vision, and storytelling across a range of categories. Every film showcased was truly wonderful, each bringing its own unique voice and artistry to the screen. Choosing winners was no easy task, as every filmmaker contributed something remarkable and memorable to the festival’s vibrant celebration of cinema. Congratulations to the winners and to all the film makers.
Festival Brochure
Awards
Best Feature Film Narrative: Calorie by Eisha Marjara
Best Docu-Story Feature: Humans in the Loop by Aranya Sahay
Best Short Film: The other Side by Nikita Hattangady
Best Short Documentary: Where The Light Enters You by Matt Alesevich, Hemal Trivedi
Best Director Aakash Prabhakar for Memories of a Kiss
Best Director Short Film of impact Razid Season for Elijah
Special Mention: Designed by Preeti by Rashmi Rustagi
Audience Choice Certificate: Ru Ba Ru by Anvita Gupta




