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25 Dec 2023

Best Short Documentary Award for ‘The Legacy from Beyond’

Harsh Raj Gond’s (MDes 21-23) Thesis Documentary film on Gond art of Patangarh won Best Short Documentary and  Best Cinematography Award at Mokkho International Film Festival 2023. The short documentary is about two indigenous artists Banwali and Rajkumari, along with other artists who are actively creating Gond art even today in Patangarh village and are committed to carrying forward the legacy established by a legendary Gond artist, Late Shri Jangarh Singh Shyam, who sadly took his own life in 2001. This documentary captures how a community keeps its tradition alive with passion, pride, and paint. The project was guided by Prof. Ankita Roya

Guided by Ankita Roy.

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List of Awards/Selections:

Best Short Documentary Award | Mokkho International Film festival | 2023
Best Cinematography Award | Mokkho International Film festival | 2023
Finalist Best Short Documentary | Madras Independent Film festival | 2023
Quarter Finalist Award for Best Short Documentary | Student World Impact Film Festival | 2023
Official Selection | Lift Off Filmmakers Session | 2023
Official Selection | Steve Aronson International Film festival | 2023