Film Bazaar concludes at IFFI in Goa; Bangladesh film ‘Agantuk’ wins Prasad DI award

Goa: The 5-day long Film Bazaar concluded at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Bangladesh feature film ‘Agantuk’ was named the winner of the Prasad DI award.

This Biplob Sarkar directed movie was screened in the Viewing Room section, which presents Indian and South Asian films looking for film festivals, world sales, distribution partners and also finishing funds.

Film Bazaar is a converging point for film buyers and sellers from all across the world with a focus on discovering, supporting, and showcasing South Asian content and talent in filmmaking, production, and distribution. It offers filmmakers a unique platform to introduce their work and discuss in depth the topics depicted in their films.

From the Work in Progress (WIP) Lab section of Film Bazaar, the Kannada film ‘Mithya’ bagged the Prasad Post-production award, while the multilingual Nepali, Kumaoni, and Hindi film ‘Bahadur’ won the Moviebuff Appreciation Award.

Two short movies, ‘Perianayaki’ by Bala Murali Shingade and Suchana Saha’s animated film ‘Priyo Ami’, received the under the “Film Bazaar Recommends (FBR) ” category. The French Institute Award by the French Embassy was given to ‘Kissa – E – Circus’ by Savita Singh which was showcased in the co-production market.

NFDC MD and IFFI Director Ravinder Bhakar said that the 16th edition of Film Bazaar was a stupendous success as it saw a footfall of 1400 registered delegates. In alignment with global markets, this year’s Film Bazaar expanded its scope by including country, state, and industry stakeholder pavilions.

Adding to the dynamic lineup of programs conducted at Film Bazaar, a new Program namely Book to Box Office was introduced. Given the launch of incentives for International productions and official co-productions, Film Bazaar saw the Spanish Film Commission and the British Film Institute initiate a dialogue with Indian Filmmakers for greater collaborations.