AWARDS - Directorate of Film Festivals

59Best Children's Film/loksZÙke cky fQ+YeSwarna Kamal and cash prize of ` 75,000/-Children's FilmSociety, IndiaFilmographyFoto (2007), Chota Sipahi(2004), Paari (2000), KaramatiCoat (1993), Aasman Se Gira(1991), Kaya Palat (1983)Kala Parvat (1970),Dak Ghar(1965)PROFILEEstablished in 1955, CFSI is mandated to provide wholesome,value-based entertainment for children through film and television.The organisation aims to broaden the horizon of children and justifytheir right to entertainment. It engages in production, acquisition,distribution, exhibition and promotion of children’s films. CFSIeventually started bringing out animation, documentary, shortfilms and puppet films on subjects of special interest to children.At the same time, it is dedicated to expanding the children’s filmmovement here and abroad.RamachandranP NFilmographySuddha - The Cleansing Rites(2006, Tulu), Mani Bhai PassHogaya (Hindi), Out of Tune(English), Heart Troubles ofRamchand Yavathmal TiruchinapalliAzamghar (Hindi andEnglish)Shaky Souls, Empty Chairs,Testing Times (Hindi, Kannada,English)PROFILEUdupi-born filmmaker, Ramchandran P N’s inclination towardsthe arts started from college when he participated as an actor orbackstage worker for Kannada theatre directors. Ramchandranwas actively involved with the film societies in his hometownduring his early 20s. In 1987. Ramchandran enrolled in the FilmDirection and Screenplay writing course in FTII. He shifted hisbase to Mumbai in 1990 and has been making films since then.