We are thrilled to announce the award-winning films for the 4th edition of the Seventh Art Independent International Film Festival 2024!

The festival will take place on October 28 and 29, 2024, at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the filmmakers for their exceptional work and accomplishments.
Feature Films

Best Feature Film: SORRY Produced by: Akshay Chandrasobha Asok – India

Award of Excellence in Creativity: Cornell’s Box Directed by: Hyunji Lee – Republic of Korea

Outstanding Achievement Award: The Journey of Belli Directed by: Gouri Srinivas – India

Best Director: SORRY Directed by: Akshay Chandrasobha Asok – India

Outstanding Achievement Award in Direction: Smile of Jamal Directed by: Vikky Thampi – India

Best Actor: Indrans – India For his performance in Smile of Jamal

Green Earth Award: Ithuvare Directed by: Anil Thomas – India

Best Producer: Ithuvare Produced by: Titus Peter – India

 

Short Films
Best Short Film: Ocha (Sound) Directed by: Dipu Surendran – India
Award of Recognition in Creativity: Unnikrishnante Vazhi Directed by: Ajayan Tripunithura – India
Award of Excellence in Creativity: Kahani Superhero Ki Directed by: Jaya Sengupta – India
Best Director: Sanjay Baburao Daiv – India For Deshkari
Award of Excellence in Direction: Njanum (Me too) Directed by: Vignesh Vyas – UK
Outstanding Achievement Award in Direction: Born Again Directed by: Sanish Sam – Australia
Best Debut Director: Sundar Konar – India For Betelgeuse
Best National Unity Award: Deshkari Directed by: Sanjay Baburao Daiv – India

Documentary Features
Best Documentary Feature: Inactive, America’s Silent Killer Directed by: Karl André Talbot – Canada
Best Director: Unification Orah Directed by: Gyumin Gim – South Korea
Award of Recognition in Creativity: Kumbh Directed by: Vishal Sethi – India
Award of Excellence in Creativity: Jeevan Kee Nadee – The River of Life Directed by: Federico Maria Baldacci – Italy
Outstanding Achievement Award: History, Mystery & Odyssey Directed by: Martin Cooper – UK
Outstanding Achievement Award: Other Kohinoors, the Rocks of Hyderabad Directed by: Uma Magal – India

Documentary Shorts
Best Documentary Short: Salon des Refusés Directed by: Mikael Forsberg – Sweden
Best Director: Martina Rieder – Switzerland For Sky Green
Award of Excellence: Sky Green Directed by: Martina Rieder – Switzerland

Experimental Films
Best Experimental Film: STRATIS Directed by: Antonis Maros – Greece
Best Director: Xincheng Song – China For Anthem of the Lamb

Music Videos

Best Music Video: Bantureethi Kolu Directed by: Karthik Mohan & Vidyalakshmi MS – USA

We look forward to celebrating these talented filmmakers and their incredible work during the festival. Congratulations once again to all the winners!