Jury Special Mention certification is offered to the launching starlet Bhakti Ghogare for the film Giran.|
In the twenty third Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), collectively organized by the Government of Maharashtra & & Pune Film Foundation, Armand, guided by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel and generated by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, has truly obtained the Government of Maharashtra ‘Prabhat’ Best International Film honor. The Marathi film Sangala, guided and generated by Raoba Gajmal, has truly received the Government of Maharashtra ‘Santa Tukaram’ Best International Marathi Film honor.
The honors existed in a grand ending occasion of the twenty third PIFF, enhanced by the visibility ofDr Jabbar Patel, celebration supervisor, worldwide courtroom individuals, and film choice board individuals. On this occasion, Satish Alekar, trustee of Pune Film Foundation, felicitated the worldwide courtroom. Meghraj Raje Bhosale, head of state of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, was moreover current.
Other champions
Armand, a film from Norway, Netherlands, and Sweden, will definitely get Rs 10 lakh as money prize from the Government of Maharashtra, which will definitely be separated equally in between the supervisor and the producer, every getting Rs 5 lakh. The producers of the Marathi film Sangala will definitely be granted Rs 5 lakh from the Government of Maharashtra.
Mankap Nokwoham, a trainee at FTII, was granted the PIFF distinctive honor, arrange by Polish filmmakerMs Maria Prochazkova.
The occasion began with sensible efficiencies by a Dhol-Tasha group, adhered to by particular person dancing efficiencies by pupils of MIT ADT University on Ghumar from Rajasthan, Bihu from Assam, and Gondhal from Maharashtra.
Here’s what guests said
Chief Guest Dr Rajendra Bhosale, the Municipal Commissioner of Pune, revealed his pleasure that the Closing Ceremony was held on the PMC’s theaterBal Gandharva He shared that he rejoiced to have truly assigned room for the PIFF group nearBal Gandharva Dr. Bhosale said, “The film festival is a great platform for an exchange of ideas. It is commendable that PIFF is reaching remote places of Maharashtra as well as the country. I am very happy with the festival. The workshops will definitely help the film industry grow. I am also happy the international jury participated in PIFF.” He praised all of the recipients and offered his help to help PIFF develop.
Dr Dhananjay Sawalkar, Joint MD of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri, valued the Pune Film Foundation for always arranging PIFF for the earlier 23 years. “The festival is a celebration of the art of movie making and storytelling, in addition to screening wonderful films,” he said, together with that, “The benefit of PIFF lies in fostering artist communities, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and fostering social understanding.” He stated that the technical disturbance available in the market is important, and people working available in the market demand to keep up themselves upgraded. He shared, “We are in the process of making a comprehensive policy for filmmakers with the help of experts. We are actively working on increasing the ease of doing business for filmmakers, the welfare of cine employees, and the growth of the culture of filmmaking. We are also working on increasing tourism in Maharashtra through films.”
The PIFF courtroom consisted of Marco Bechis– Chilean-Italian film supervisor and movie author, Margarida Gil– Portuguese filmmaker and trainer, Petri Kotwica– Finnish filmmaker, Tamineh Milani– Iranian filmmaker and movie author, Djordje Stojiljkovic– Serbian cinematographer, Sudath Mahaadivulwewa– Sri Lankan film supervisor, Urvashi Archana– South Indian starlet, and Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury– Indian film supervisor.
List of Winners at PIFF 2025
World Competition:
Government of Maharashtra “Prabhat” Best International Film honor with a money prize of Rs 10 Lakhs is offered to the film ‘ARMAND’ from Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, guided by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel and generated byAndrea Berentsen Ottmar The honor is equally separated in between the supervisor and the producer of the film.
Government of Maharashtra “Prabhat” Best International Film Director honor along with the money prize of Rs 5 Lakhs is offered to Naomi Jaye for the film Darkest Miriam.
The Jury Special Mention Award mosts more likely to the film “APRIL”, guided by Déa Kulumbegashvili and generated by Ilan Amouyal and David Zerat.
The Jury Special Mention Award mosts more likely to the film “TO A LAND UNKNOWN”, guided by Mahdi Fleifel and generated by Mahdi Fleifel and Geoff Arbourne.
Marathi Competition:
The Government of Maharashtra “Sant Tukaram” Best International Marathi Film honor with a money prize ofRs 5 Lakhs is offered to the film Sangala, guided and generated by Raoba Gajmal.
Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Film Director honor along with the money prize ofRs 25,000, is offered to Gajendra Ahire, the supervisor of the film Snow Flower.
Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Film Actor honor, along with the money prize ofRs 25,000, exists to Anil Dabhade for the film Sangala.
Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Actress honor, along with the money prize ofRs 25,000, is offered to Chhaya Kadam for the film Snow Flower.
Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Cinematographer honor, along with the money prize ofRs 25,000, is offered to Amey Vasant Chavan for the film Raavsaaheb.
Jury Special Mention certification is offered to debut starlet Swati Sadashiv Kadu for the film Nirjali.
Jury Special Mention certification is offered to debut starlet Bhakti Ghogare for the film Giran.
