Documentary Films
Quarantined Faith – Honorable Mention Award (United States)
What happens when religion is suspended in Rome? Romans used creativity and spiritual resilience to celebrate Easter, Passover and Ramadan during two months of national lockdown. This documentary features interviews with Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant and Buddhist religious leaders who explain “virtual religion” during the quarantine of COVID-19.
Music Videos
Indian Short Film Category
Thiru Thai Avale – Best LGBT Film, Best Actress Award for "Jeeva Subramaniyam" & Best Supporting Actress Award for "Priyadharshini"
“THIRUTHAAI AVALE” renders the suffering of a trans woman to become a mother.The plot is knitted with the struggle of a transwoman mother who puts her life at stake to give birth to her son and grapple to see his son. This film has touched the motherly nature of transwomen in the society.
International Short Film Category
Spizella – Best Director, Best Background Music, Best Sfx Award (Germany)
Spizella is a word with Latin and Greek origin and it means ‘sparrow’. Spizella is the story of a father and his daughter with troubled family relationships, which have become even more troubled after the death of the mother. The father keeps forcing his daughter to keep the mourning attitude alive and ongoing within the house and he tries to keep his communication with her very limited. This gloomy house is no different than a cage for this timid girl. The strong revival of her childhood memories and dreams by means of a souvenir suitcase left from her mother can bring the girl a glimpse of happiness.