3rd Cut.In, 2011

Jury citations: Cut.In 2011

Technical Awards

Awards for technical excellence in cinematography goes to Jatla Siddartha for  the film ‘Flying High’ for its rich and textured imagery and imaginative lighting design.

Awards for technical excellence in editing  goes to Manas Mittal for  the film ‘Kusum, the Flower Bud’ for its aptly paced editing strategy, which enhances the narrative flow and supports the innovative story telling style of the film.

Awards for technical excellence in sound design goes to Ninadh Khanolker for the film ‘Kal’ for its imaginative sound design, that consistently supports the story line of the film

Awards for PSA

Special mention of the Jury to Jennifer Chacko for ‘Ringa Ringa Roses’ for its sensitive treatment of the issue of child sexual abuse

Awards for Music Video

Silver Award to  Gulam Shaffi Khan  for ‘My Name is Luka’ for for its compassionate portrayal  of the issue of child  abuse.

Special mention of the Jury to Kaushal Oza for  ‘”Na Jeeva Maharaj’ for its well crafted portrayal of a traditional song.

Awards for Documentary

Special mention of the Jury to Tanima Das for  the film ‘’City Contemplating’ for its lived-in imagery and affective dimension.

Special mention of the Jury to Tarka Patil for the film ‘Vanishing Sand’ for its involved  portrayal of a rural community in rapid transition.

Awards for Short Fiction

Silver Award to Apoorv Tomar for the film ‘Nothing of Consequence to be Responsible For’ for its original narrative structure and its minimalist visual style.

Silver Award to Sharofat Arabova for the film ‘Flying High’ for its excellent integration of production design with the script, characterization and imagery.

Gold Award to Shumona Banerjee for the film ‘Kusum, the Flower Bud’ for its poignant, yet humorous and compassionate treatment of an unusual couple each on the margins of their own self and their community.

Jury

Chandita Mukherjee                           Praveen Kumar               KP Jayasankar

Mumbai . Jan.9, 2011