7th SAFAL International Film Festival SHORT FILM AWARDS

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  1. Best Short film Award

Voices of South Asia Award (Best Short Film)

Presented with the Voices of Asia Award for Best Short Film in recognition of outstanding storytelling and artistic excellence in South Asian cinema

Winner: “The Pocket Watch” (India/Australia)  Directed by Sreejith Jayadevan

  2. Best Short Documentary film Award

Reflections of South Asia Award

Presented with the Reflections of South Asia Award for Best Documentary Short Film in recognition of outstanding storytelling, artistic merit, and contribution to South Asian cinema.

Winner: “NAAZ “ (Pakistan/Canada) Directed by Bakhtawar Tagar

  3. Best AI Generated Short film Award

AI Visionary Award

Awarded the AI Visionary Award for an outstanding short film that showcases the imaginative potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of cinema.

Winner: “Prompted” (India) Directed by Harishankar Thiyagarajan

  4. Best Music or Musical Related short Film

Rhythm of South Asia Award

Awarded the Rhythm of South Asia Award for a remarkable film that masterfully weaves music and storytelling, capturing the cultural spirit of South Asia

Winner: Bhoom Shankara (India) Directed by Mahesh Raj

  5. Best Short film outside the South Asian Region

Beyond Borders Jury Award

Presented with the Beyond Borders Jury Award in recognition of an outstanding short film that exemplifies artistic excellence and contributes to the global language of cinema beyond the South Asian region.

Winner: “Shepherd” (Iran)  Directed by Alborz Poursayad

  6. Jury’s Encouragement Award

New Horizons Jury Award

Presented with the New Horizons Jury Award in recognition of a promising film that reflects emerging talent and potential in South Asian cinema.

Winner : The Empty Robe (Sri Lanka)  Directed by Praharsha Induwara