Saturday, 26 October 2013

Dear Mr Sagar,
I am happy to share with you the Nomination Jury Report. In total 45 films have been nominated by the Jury for this year’s festival. In the report, details of the Nominated Films are given in two formats : 1. Committee-wise nominations, and 2. Category-wise nominations.
Once again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for becoming a part of the Woodpecker Film Festival 2013
Date: Oct 18, 2013
Dear Patrons of Indian Cinema,
As Indian cinema proudly celebrates its 100 years, nothing could be a greater joy than to celebrate the
rich culture of cinema making and the diverse topics which are being showcased. In this 100th year of
Indian Cinema, Woodpecker film festival and forum’2013 is a humble tribute to the rich mélange of
visual creativity in the country.
Woodpecker film festival and forum isa praiseworthy effort of CMSR foundation to promote films, documentaries
and advertisements focusing on socially pertinent themes. For the festival 2013, we picked
up some of the most pertinent themes like education, environment, health, gender and children to be
showcased.
We received very high nos. of entries from all the corners of our country, which by itself an overwhelming
vindication of the popularity of the concept for a film festival on socially important themes.
I must thank all my fellow jury members, who very painstakingly viewed all the films and rated them on
the three important parameters i.e. Relevance to the theme, Composition (Music, Editing, Cinematography
etc.) and overall impact of the film. After a very rigorous deliberation, we are proud to present
the 45 films for screening at the film festival.
I am sure you will enjoy these films during the screenings at the festival and encourage the gallant effort
put forward by these very talented filmmakers.
I wish all the success to the Woodpecker film festival and forum for the year 2013 and may it become
the finest destinations for showcasing socially conscious films.
Warmly,
Kunal Verma
Director Asia & Country Head (India)
The Resource Alliance
New Delhi
WFF 2013: An Introduction
Conceptulised in the backdrop of completion of 100 glorious years of Indian Cinema, the Woodpecker
Film Festival & Forum, is an endeavour to celebrate this century of scintillating cinematic excellence
as well as to facilitate and nurture new cinematic traditions. The Woodpecker Film Festival and Forum
(WFF) not only aims to showcase the rich mélange of visual creativity in the country but also to promote
films, documentaries and advertisements focusing on socially pertinent themes like education, environment,
health, gender and children through this film festival. The three-day festival is scheduled to be
organised from Dec 19-21, 2013 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Call for Entries
WFF is a competitive film festival. Call for Entries for the 2013 edition were announced in June 2013
and were open till first week of September. Films in ten-thematic areas were invited for this year’s
festival. These categories are:
• Environment
• Education
• Livelihoods
• Religion and Culture
• Animation for a better world
• Gender
• Health
• Films for Children
• Social Advertising and PSAs
• Student Films
Selection Process
Peer Review: This is an initial screening process and was conducted till Sept 30. Films which were not in
conformity with the categories and technical guidelines of the festival were rejected.
Nomination Jury: The Nomination Jury Meet was organsied on Oct 18 (friday).
Award Jury: The Award Jury Meet is scheduled for the last week of November. It will select the award
winners from amongst the Nominated films.
Nomination Jury Meet
The 20-member Jury met on October 18 at Zorba the Buddha, New Delhi to nominate films for
screening and awards. The Jury was headed by Mr Kunal Verma, Director Asia & Country Head
(India), The Resource Alliance and saw participation of senior representatives from academics,
advertising, theatre and development sector. WFF team had also invited an Independent Observer
- Ms Sanjana Grover, Manager – External Affairs, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to
oversee the Jury deliberations. The Jury evaluated films on the following three parameters :
• Relevance to the theme
• Composition (Music, Editing, Cinematography etc.)
• Overall impact of the film
Ms Mitu Varma
Programme Director,
PANOS South Asia and Country
Director, PANOS Institute India
Jury Chairperson
Mr Kunal Verma
Director Asia & Country Head
(India), The Resource Alliance
Independent Observer
Ms Sanjana Grover
Manager – External Affairs
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
Dr Manasvini M Yogi
Associate professor
IP College, Delhi University
Ms Usha Goel
Former State Director, United
Nations World Food
Programme (UNWFP)
Ms Rambha Tripathy
Head – communications
Toxic Links
Mr Pradeep Narayanan
Director – Research and Consultancies,
Praxis Institute of
Participatory Research
Mr Kailash Bhutani
Director, Dot Spot
Productions
Jury Members
Mr Tapan Choudhary
CSR and Development Sector
Expert
Mr N K Sagar
Chairman
Sagar Media Inc
Ms Dilmeet Bhasin
Media Club Coordinator,
Nirmal Bhartia School
Mr Anurag Arora
Theater Artist
Mr Arko Provo Bose
Ad Filmmaker/ Theater
personality
Ms Geeta Sahai
Independent Journalist and
Filmmaker
Dr Nisha Varghese
Assistant Proffesor
IGNOU
Mr Vikram Rajola
General Manager, Safal
Skills Development Pvt Ltd
Ms Aditi Sinha
Associate – Communications,
Shakti Sustainable Energy
Foundation (SSEF)
Mr Anuraag Mahindru
Director
Pratibhaa Vision Entertainment
Mr Pinaki Dasgupta
Secretary
IYCN
Mr Pradeep Misra
Manager Operations, ISP
Nominated films : Committee – wise
Committee 1
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Chilika – Jewel of Odisha Environment Shekar Dattatri Chennai
2 The Forest Man of India Environment Ankur Didwania Ahmedabad
3 Faith Revisited Environment Ishani K. Dutta New Delhi
4
Abdu Films for Children
Varun.G.Panicker Kollam
5 Riding for High Alert Environment Raoul Amaar Abbas New Delhi
6 Breaking The Silence Gender Ishani K. Dutta New Delhi
7 A Dance To Forget Livelihoods Rita Banerji New Delhi
8
Gundert-The Man, The Language
Religion and
Culture
Sanju Surendran Kerala
9
School Fees Social Advertising
and PSAs
Venkat Bharadwaj Bangalore
10
Seeking A Space Called Peace Social Advertising
and PSAs
Maaz Kazmi Pune
11
Badalta Nakshe – Changing
Maps
Student films Nitya Menon, Nithila Kanagasabai,
Archana Sadar and Likokba
Mumbai
12 Bheka Student films Vipul Mahapurush Ahmed Nagar
13 City of Tears Student films Siddhant Joshi New Delhi
14 Lost Student films Darpan Bajaj Faridabad
Total 14
Committee 2
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
The Thirsty Crow Animation for a
better world
Snehasis Das Odisha
2
Jyotirgamay – From Darkness
to Light
Education Gauri Warudi Pune
3 Gaur in My Garden Environment Rita Banerji New Delhi
4 Mazha Peyyumbol – When It Rains Films for Children Sunil Raj Ahmedabad
5 Credits V/s Carbon Credits Livelihoods Bharati Chaturvedi New Delhi
6
Jal Dindi – An Experience Religion and
Culture
Amit Bane Mumbai
7
Jaunsaris Rhythm & Resonance
Religion and
Culture
Ajay Sharma Gautam Budh
Nagar
8
Share Care Joy Social Advertising
and PSAs
Aatish Dabral Mumbai
9
Daane Daane Pe Student films Mridula Chari, Nithila Kanagasaba,
Nitya Menon and Krishna
Panchal
Mumbai
10 Duhita – My Daughter Student films Nandita Odisha
Signature (Jury Chairperson): ……………………………………….
11
A Commons Story Student films Ananda Siddhartha, Epti Pattnaik,
Piyush Garud and Pratik Bhakta
Mumbai
12
Majuli – a unique cultural
landscape
Religion and
Culture
Someswar Bhowmik Kolkata
Total 12
Committee 3
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 The Story of Coal Environment Avinash Kumar Singh Mumbai
2
Bharatmata Ki Jai – Long Live
Bharatmata
Student films “Amol Ranjan, Anurag Mazumdar,
Arpita Chakraborty, Avadhoot
Khanolkar and Shweta
Radhakrishnan”
Mumbai
3 June Livelihoods Viplab Majumder Mumbai
4 Where There Are No Roads Health Maulee Senapati Guwahati
5
Breakin’ Mumbai Student Films Sumit Singh, Aakriti Kohli, Sandeep
Kr. Singh, Gin Khan Siam
and Shweta Ghosh
Mumbai
6 A Walk to Educate Student Films Alokesh Sharma New Delhi
7 Take Back The Fight Student Films Mrinal Singh Noida
8 The Delhi Boy Student Films Anubhav Singh New Delhi
9
Punjab: Lets Make It Drug
Free
Student Films Navkiran Kaur Mohali
Total 09
Committee 4
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Bonding With Birds Films for Children Suresh Elamon Trivandrum
2 Lila Environment Ipshita Tara Das Pune
3
Majuli – Harbouring a delicate
ecosystem
Environment Someswar Bhowmik Kolkata
4
Shifting Undercurrents -
Women Seaweed Collectors
of Gulf of Mannar
Livelihoods Rita Banerji New Delhi
5 We Gay We Gay Dhaau Livelihoods Shoneel Shrikant Yallattikar Thane
6 Akkanathil – At That Moment Student films Keerthinath. R Chennai
7 Mission Thiruvanmiyur Student films Hari Chennai
8 Daawa – Rope Student films Aashutosh Bhosekar Pune
9
Firaaq – A Keen Desire Student films Prachi Chhabra and Apoorva
Paliwal
New Delhi
10 Amidst Dark Student films B. Sohini Singh Hyderabad
Total 10
Signature (Jury Chairperson): ……………………………………….
Nominated films : Category – wise
Environment
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Chilika – Jewel of Odisha Environment Shekar Dattatri Chennai
2 Riding for High Alert Environment Raoul Amaar Abbas New Delhi
3 Gaur in My Garden Environment Rita Banerji New Delhi
4 The Story of Coal Environment Avinash Kumar Singh Mumbai
5 The Forest Man of India Environment Ankur Didwania Ahmedabad
6 Lila Environment Ipshita Tara Das Pune
7 Faith Revisited Environment Ishani K. Dutta New Delhi
8
Majuli – Harbouring a delicate
ecosystem
Environment Someswar Bhowmik Kolkata
Total 08
Films for Children
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Bonding With Birds Films for Children Suresh Elamon Trivandrum
2
Mazha Peyyumbol – When It
Rains
Films for Children Sunil Raj Ahmedabad
3 Abdu Films for Children Varun.G.Panicker Kollam
Total 03
Gender
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Breaking The Silence Gender Ishani K. Dutta New Delhi
Total 01
Health
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Where There Are No Roads Health Maulee Senapati Guwahati
Total 01
Livelihoods
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1 Credits V/s Carbon Credits Livelihoods Bharati Chaturvedi New Delhi
2 June Livelihoods Viplab Majumder Mumbai
Signature (Jury Chairperson): ……………………………………….
3
Shifting Undercurrents -
Women Seaweed Collectors
of Gulf of Mannar
Livelihoods Rita Banerji New Delhi
4 We Gay We Gay Dhaau Livelihoods Shoneel Shrikant Yallattikar Thane
5 A Dance To Forget Livelihoods Rita Banerji New Delhi
Total 05
Religion and Culture
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
Gundert – The Man, The
Language
Religion and
Culture
Sanju Surendran Thrissur
2
Jaunsaris Rhythm & Resonance
Religion and
Culture
Ajay Sharma Gautam Budh
Nagar
3
Majuli – a unique cultural
landscape
Religion and
Culture
Someswar Bhowmik Kolkata
4
Jal Dindi – An Experience Religion and
Culture
Amit Bane Mumbai
Total 04
Social Advertising and PSAs
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
School Fees Social Advertising
and PSAs
Venkat Bharadwaj Bangalore
2
Seeking A Space Called Peace Social Advertising
and PSAs
Maaz Kazmi Pune
3
Share Care Joy Social Advertising
and PSAs
Aatish Dabral Mumbai
Total 03
Student films
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
Bharatmata Ki Jai – Long Live
Bharatmata
Student films “Amol Ranjan, Anurag Mazumdar,
Arpita Chakraborty,
Avadhoot Khanolkar and
Shweta
Radhakrishnan”
Mumbai
2
Daane Daane Pe Student Films Mridula Chari, Nithila Kanagasaba,
Nitya Menon and
Krishna Panchal
Mumbai
3
Breakin’ Mumbai Student Films Sumit Singh, Aakriti Kohli,
Sandeep Kr. Singh, Gin Khan
Siam and Shweta Ghosh
Mumbai
Signature (Jury Chairperson): ……………………………………….
4
A Commons Story Student Films Ananda Siddhartha, Epti Pattnaik,
Piyush Garud and Pratik
Bhakta
Mumbai
5 A Walk to Educate Student Films Alokesh Sharma New Delhi
6 Akkanathil – At That Moment Student Films Keerthinath. R Chennai
7 Take Back The Fight Student Films Mrinal Singh Noida
8 Mission Thiruvanmiyur Student Films Hari Chennai
9 The Delhi Boy Student Films Anubhav Singh New Delhi
10
Firaaq – A Keen Desire Student Films Prachi Chhabra and Apoorva
Paliwal
New Delhi
11 Bheka Student films Vipul Mahapurush Ahmednagar
12
Punjab: Lets Make It Drug
Free
Student Films Navkiran Kaur Mohali
13 Amidst Dark Student Films B. Sohini Singh Hyderabad
14 Lost Student films Darpan Bajaj Faridabad
15
Badalte Nakshe Changing
Maps
Student films Nitya Menon, Nithila Kanagasabai,
Archana Sadar and
Likokba
Mumbai
16 City of Tears Student films Siddhant Joshi New Delhi
17 Duhita – My Daughter Student films Nandita Bhubaneswar
18 Daawa – Rope Student films Aashutosh Bhosekar Pune
Total 18
Animation for a better world
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
The Thirsty Crow Animation for a
better world
Snehasis Das Bhubaneswar
Total 01
Education
S.no Title Category Name of the Director (S) City
1
Jyotirgamay – From Darkness
to Light
Education Gauri Warudi Pune
Total 01
Signature (Jury Chairperson): ……………………………………….
About the Organiser
The Woodpecker film festival and forum is part of the ‘Cinema for Change’ initiative
launched by CMSR foundation. The foundation is a not-for-profit wing of New Delhi
based communication and research think tank CMSR Consultants and a registered
body under the Indian Trust Act. It has been established to harness the power of information,
education and communications to achieve positive social change.
http://www.cmsrfoundation.org

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