SFMS STUDENT FILM COMPETES FOR WORLD HONOR

Mr. Amarendra Mohapatra, a student of School of Film and Media Science (SFMS) has received a rare honor in an International Film Festival at USA held recently. The short Film “ABARJANA” competed with 13868 films from 120 countries to receive ‘Hounourable Mention’ in the “2023 STUDENT WORLD IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL”. The school is celebrating the student achievement and thankful for their socio corporal responsibility, as the film deals with maintaining city cleanliness. The faculties of the school and co-ordinator Prof Ganeswara Mohapatra are one in praise of this artistic and successful endeavour. This speaks highly of the Academic support and preparedness which the students at SFMS are exposed to and capable of. The School remembers the words of encouragement and guidance from its lovable Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta who has always stood for good CINEMA from its Inception.

Professor Mohapatra also expressed his gratitude to the ViceChancellor Prof Sasmita Samanta, Registrar Prof J.R. Mohanty, Srfti Director Prof. Himansu S. Khatua for able guidance and continuous Patronage.

KIIT Student’s Stunning Feat

In a stupendous achievement, Mr. Divyam Jha, a student of KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences has won Honourable Mention for his film “RESOLUTION” at the 2022 Student World Impact Film Festival. This is a remarkable achievement considering there were more than 5000 entries from 100 participating countries. Mr. Divyam Jha is a 3^rd year student of Bachelor of Film & Television Production (BFTP) programme.

The Faculty and Staff of the School have congratulated and conveyed best  wishes to  Mr. Divyam Jha  for his achievements and honest efforts which earned him such International recognition and reputation for the School as well.

Keeping with the tradition of excellence and proving the vision of our Hon’ble Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta true, five students of the School of Film and Media Sciences have been Nationally Acclaimed as Winners in a National Video Competition on IP Rights, organized by IPRISM in association with Government of India.

In this pan India competition, Himanshu Katolkar came out on top bagging the 1^st prize with a cash reward of rupees twenty five thousand along with a Trophy and Citation. Taufique Rehman bagged 2^nd prize with a cash reward of fifteen thousand rupees. Students Puru Priyam stood fourth, Ankit Pattnaik ranked fifth and Arnab Maity came on sixth position.

Prof. Himansu Khatua, CEO, SFMS,SFT & SMC congratulated the student winners for this fabulous achievement. He also appreciated the continuous endeavour and guidance of the faculties Sri Ajaya Kumar Mishra, Sri Susanta Bahinipati and Sri Ganeswara Mohapatra and staff towards this towering success of the students.

Rajkishore Mohapatra, a 4th semester student of KIIT School of Film and Media Sciences, has won the Best Documentary Award at FMC Weekend Fest, IIT Varanasi recently for his documentary film ‘TAMAS’, based on the life of one of the youngest person in Odisha to undergo a gender change surgery. The prizes were announced on 14th April 2021. The film is available to watch on YouTube on the link https://film.kiit.ac.in//www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqRTrYJRsMg

Earlier in 2019, Rajkishore Mohapatra’s documentary ‘Maya – A State of Trance’, based on the underprivileged kids of Bhubaneswar falling victim to drug abuse, had won the Best Documentary award in Philadelphia Youth Film Festival and was selected in various other festivals. Rajkishore Mohapatra was also honoured with Youth in Outstanding Contribution for Social Cause Award in 2019.

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Puru Priyam, Student of KIIT School of Film and Media Science on winning special mention certificate from prestigious NFDC short film competition. Best wishes.

Link : https://film.kiit.ac.in//youtu.be/o0mTt0G7peI

Subhransu Satpathy, a 3rd year student of KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences, loves nature.  He is the first Odia to feature in the prestigious list of freelance cameramen at Wildlife-film.com, The International  News and Information Resource for Wildlife Film-makers.  Earlier Subhransu had also won an award for “Best Film” at Basudha – a National Level Art and Film Festival that was organized a few days ago in Bhubaneswar.

Subhransu Satpathy, a 3rd year student of KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences, loves nature. His passion and his skill in film making won him an award for “Best Film” at Basudha – a National Level Art and Film Festival that was organized a few days ago in Bhubaneswar. Student’s Filmmakers of India also awarded him the best cinematography award for his short-film ‘They Really Need Us’. It depicts the plight of birds in summer.

His movie has a message for viewers and tells them to keep a bowl of water in an open space such as in balconies and gardens so that birds can quench their thirst. The movie suggests making small reservoirs for birds so that they can bathe in hot weather conditions. Subhransu is a film-making student at KIIT, a wildlife photographer and an e-volunteer for World Wildlife fund (WWF) and Global Oneness Project.

“My father was a forest officer so I spent my childhood in many forests and sanctuaries of the State. I developed a close relation with nature. The present condition of birds in cities is palpable and worsening every year. That is why I decided to make a short film on this subject. Many species of birds have become extinct and several others are on the verge of extinction.

“The motto of making this short film was to create awareness among people about the need to save these little creatures. I will be more than happy if my movie impels viewers to do something for the welfare of birds and other wildlife,” said Satpathy.

He believes that films are the best medium to spread awareness on wildlife because it gives a voice to voiceless creatures. He says that he will make films on wildlife which can help in conservation and he will try to Broadcast them on BBC, Discovery and National Geographic channels.