Odia film Parivartanam has been awarded as the second best film at the National Film Festival and competition organised by the Indian Film House at Bangalore held from November 6 to 8.
The short film produced by social worker and educationist Malaya Mohapatra is based on the need of education for transforming our society. Ideal teachers are the change agents who can bring such change in society.
The film shows how a young teacher posted in a remote village fights all odds to promote education as well as work as a catalyst to develop the village school.
S Aryan has directed the film while photography has been directed by Amaresh Jena. Kausik Meher has written the screen play and music and song have been given by Pankaj Jal and Shaan Wasim.
Artists Ratan Meher, Rakesh Deo, Lipi Mahapatra, Chabila Pradhan, Baroda Patra, Aurodeep, Bachuram Lama, Biswajit Bej, Tushar Samant, Rabindra Setty have acted in the film.
The film was shortlisted to be judged in 8 categories and child actor Aurodeep also bagged the award for acting. S Aryan from Odisha was also awarded for direction for his short film Samparka.
The awardees were presented certificate with cash prizes on the final day function at Chowdiah memorial Hall at Bangalore by guests.
About 2,000 actors, film technicians, producers and directors etc participated in the event.