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: The Mauritius Film Development Corporation (MFDC) in collaboration with IOFA organised the IOIFF Award Ceremony at IGCIC, Port Louis in Mauritius on April 28.
About 20 countries across Asia, Africa, America, Europe continents participated in the mega film festival. Eminent film experts like Jason Henderson from Los Angeles, Leslie Streit from USA and Carlos Coelho Costa from California were the members in the Jury Board.
Kadambini Acharya, Director of IGCIC, graced as the guest in the event where filmmakers of about six countries were awarded. On the occasion, film 'ADWITIYA' prepared by Nrityam Kala Gabeshana Kendra, Hinjilicut of Ganjam district, was awarded in two categories.
Noted short filmmaker and director Krishna DK of Hinjilikatu was awarded for best short documentary film; while Simanchal Maharana was awarded under best story category. Director of film festival Varun Nunkoo, secretary Kaviraj Vunjan and renowned cine writer cum director Vijayram were present.