PANAJI
As the country celebrates the 75th year of our hard-earned freedom, with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav flags swaying in every state of the country, 75 young aspiring filmmakers have been handpicked from across the country to attend the film festival as special guests. The names of the winners were announced at the opening ceremony of 52nd IFFI. The youngest candidate is just 16 years old, Aryan Khan from Bihar who has been chosen for his skills in film direction.
Speaking about the novel initiative, the Union I&B minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, “For the first time ever, we are recognizing and mentoring promising 75 young minds, as we celebrate 75 years of India’s independence. They have been chosen by the grand jury and selection jury after a meticulous selection process.”
Under this competition, IFFI 52 is providing a platform for tomorrow’s leaders in the film industry, to showcase their talent at a world-renowned international event. The competition is an endeavour to encourage and recognise young creative minds and budding talent in the country.
