The 5-day long Film Bazaar concluded at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa with Bangladesh feature film 'Agantuk' being named the winner of the Prasad DI award.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''The Biplob Sarkar-directed movie was screened in the Viewing Room section, which presents Indian and South Asian films looking for film festivals, world sales, distribution partners and also finishing funds.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, Film Bazaar is a converging point for film buyers and sellers from all across the world with a focus on discovering, supporting, and showcasing South Asian content and talent in filmmaking, production, and distribution. It offers filmmakers a unique platform to introduce their work and discuss in depth the topics depicted in their films.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''From the Work in Progress (WIP) Lab section of Film Bazaar, the Kannada film 'Mithya' bagged the Prasad Post-production award, while the multilingual Nepali, Kumaoni, and Hindi film 'Bahadur' won the Moviebuff Appreciation Award.<br />''<br />''Two short movies, 'Perianayaki' by Bala Murali Shingade and Suchana Saha's animated film 'Priyo Ami', received the under the "Film Bazaar Recommends (FBR) " category. The French Institute Award by the French Embassy was given to 'Kissa – E – Circus' by Savita Singh which was showcased in the co-production market.<br />''<br />''NFDC MD and IFFI Director Ravinder Bhakar said that the 16th edition of Film Bazaar was a stupendous success as it saw a footfall of 1400 registered delegates. In alignment with global markets, this year's Film Bazaar expanded its scope by including country, state, and industry stakeholder pavilions.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Adding to the dynamic lineup of programs conducted at Film Bazaar, a new Program namely Book to Box Office was introduced. Given the launch of incentives for International productions and official co-productions, Film Bazaar saw the Spanish Film Commission and the British Film Institute initiate a dialogue with Indian Filmmakers for greater collaborations.</span><br />
News On AIR | November 26, 2022 2:41 PM
Film Bazaar concludes at IFFI in Goa; Bangladesh film 'Agantuk' wins Prasad DI award