{"id":107863,"date":"2025-11-25T18:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=107863"},"modified":"2025-11-25T18:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:16:03","slug":"waves-film-bazaar-2025-wrapped-up-with-momentum-at-56th-iffi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=107863","title":{"rendered":"Waves Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up with Momentum at 56th IFFI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Goa Khabar : The Waves Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up with a grand closing ceremony today at 56<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0IFFI marking the end of five days of vibrant exchanges, global collaborations and groundbreaking cinematic showcases. The event brought together distinguished filmmakers, industry leaders, funders and emerging talent from across the world in a celebration of creativity and innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The stage was graced by prominent dignitaries including Joint Secretaries of the Ministry of the Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan MN and Dr. K. K. Nirala, Managing Director, NFDC Sh. Prakash Magdum, Advisor, Waves Film Bazaar Jerome Paillard, Festival Director, IFFI Shekhar Kapur, Renowned filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Sriram Raghavan and International actor Rachel Griffiths.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony began with observing a one-minute silence in memory of the legendary actor Dharmendra, honouring his extraordinary contribution to cinema.<\/p>\n<p>During his opening remarks Dr. Nagabhushan promised for an expanded version of WAVES Film Bazar in its 20th Edition. Sh. Magdum underscored success garnered by the previously selected projects. He reaffirmed NFDC\u2019s commitment to nurturing independent minds.<\/p>\n<p>A special wrap-up video capturing the highlights of the festival was showcased, setting the tone for an evening of celebration and recognition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/Picture493XY0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Award Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Waves Film Bazaar honoured outstanding projects across its Co-Production Market, Work-in-Progress Lab, Script Lab, and new AI-driven sections.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kakthet (Idiot) \u2013 First Co-Production Grant ($10,000)<\/li>\n<li>Ulta (Madam) \u2013 Second Co-Production Grant ($5,000)<\/li>\n<li>Simhastha Kumbh \u2013 Special Documentary Grant ($5,000)<\/li>\n<li>The Manager, Azhi, Ustad Bantoo \u2013 Red Sea Fund Awards<\/li>\n<li>Nazma Ka Tadka \u2013 Platoon One Script Development Grant<\/li>\n<li>Teacher\u2019s Pet, White Guy \u2013 Casting Company Awards<\/li>\n<li>7 to 7 \u2013 UCCN City of Film Best Project Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Post-Production Triumphs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winners such as Khoriya, Azhi, The Ink Stained Hand and the Missing Thumb, Born Yesterday, Aakkaatti, and Khamosh Nazar Aate Hain received major support from Nube Studios, Prasad Corporation, Moviebuff, and others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Premiere GAP Funding &amp; Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Echoes of the Herd \u2013 Matchbox GAP Award<\/li>\n<li>Soul Whispers \u2013 M5 Global Film Fund<\/li>\n<li>Chingam \u2013 Reborn India Theatrical Distribution Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AI Film Festival &amp; CinemAI Hackathon: A Global First<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Powered by LTIMindtree, this year\u2019s AI showcase attracted entries from 18+ countries, honouring cutting-edge innovation in filmmaking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KYRA \u2013 Best AI Animation<\/li>\n<li>The Cinema That Never Was \u2013 Most Innovative AI Film<\/li>\n<li>Nagori \u2013 Best AI Short<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Mentions:<\/strong>\u00a0The Last Backup Final Part, Miracle on the Kachua Beach<\/p>\n<p>The CinemAI Hackathon celebrated rapid-fire creativity with awards for Sound, Visuals, Storytelling, Innovation and Best AI Film \u2014 won by The Red Crayon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spotlight on Emerging Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Student Producer\u2019s Workshop honoured standout young creators, including Kaashviy Ommkaar, Aniket Joshi, Radhika Kinare, Riya Varghese, and Sakshi Mishra, showcasing the promising future of Indian cinema.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony closed with a warm Vote of Thanks by Head of Waves Film Bazaar, Vineeta Mishra followed by a celebratory stage appearance by the full team. With incredible participation, powerful partnerships, and visionary storytelling, Waves Film Bazaar 2025 concludes on a high note \u2014 and promises an even bigger, bolder edition in 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa Khabar : The Waves Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up with a grand closing ceremony today at 56th\u00a0IFFI marking the end of five days of vibrant exchanges, global collaborations and groundbreaking cinematic showcases. 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