2026 Film Submission

  • Opening Date - May 18, 2026
  • Earlybird Deadline - June 1, 2026
  • Regular Deadline - July 4, 2026
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5th Heritage Film Utsav - Awards 2024

Jury Awards
Mi Draupadi Murmu
Best Documentary

Mi Draupadi Murmu

Dir. Sandeep Vasant Rasal · 32 min · Marathi

Kasina Sara (A Chain of Gold Coins)
Best Feature Film

Kasina Sara (A Chain of Gold Coins)

Dir. NR Nanjunde Gowda · 150 min · Kannada

Draupadi
Best Human Spirit

Draupadi

Dir. Sahil Dhirajlal Gada · 27 min · Bengali, Hindi

Oru Thallu Case
Best Short in the Relationships

Oru Thallu Case

Dir. Mrinal Dev MJ · 17 min · Malayalam

Waada (The Promise)
Best Short in the Relationships

Waada (The Promise)

Dir. Md. Gibraan Butt · 20 min · Hindi

Kittu Katha
K Viswanath Memorial Short Film

Kittu Katha

Dir. Nikhil Kumar Reddy · 21 min · Telugu

Audience Choice Awards
Inko Coffee (One more Coffee)
Best Feature

Inko Coffee (One more Coffee)

Dir. Lalith Bankupally · 71 min · Telugu

Kathakali – Behind The Superhuman Form
Best Documentary

Kathakali – Behind The Superhuman Form

Dir. Liju Mathew John · 31 min · Malayalam

Barota Bajleo Bajte Pare (A dream in dark night)
Best Shorts

Barota Bajleo Bajte Pare (A dream in dark night)

Dir. Asim Sahu, Kuntan Pal · 15 min · Bengali

A Happy Pizza Day
Best Shorts

A Happy Pizza Day

Dir. Siddhesh Pandey · 17 min · Hindi

Road Blocked Ahead
Best Shorts

Road Blocked Ahead

Dir. Akanksha · 31 min · English, Hindi

Sivaagnya
K Viswanath Memorial Short Film

Sivaagnya

Dir. Sistla VMK · 40 min · Telugu

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