The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has encouraged amateur short film makers to
narrate the essence of Maharashtra with a chance to showcase their talent at the Pune International Film
Festival (PIFF).
The short films will be judged on their cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence showcasing the natural
heritage, traditional heritage and the culture of Maharashtra in Marathi, Hindi and English.
Every destination in Maharashtra has a scenic importance. Its rich biodiversity has a variety of terrains, from
beaches to hills, from plateaus and jungles to water bodies, which can be best described through audiovisuals. Along with geological formations, the state has 80% of the caves in India and the maximum number
of forts in the plains, hills and islands. The culture, food, festivals and traditions of Maharashtra is worth
experiencing and showcasing in these films.
The initiative of MTDC has plotted the state on the global tourism map through the medium of cinema at the
Pune International Film Festival. The best films will be showcased to promote tourism in the state. Srimati
Valsa Nair- Singh, Tourism Secretary GoM, Managing Director, MTDC, said, "Visuals speak more than a
thousand words. With technological advancement mobile phones have become a very handy tool to take
pictures, videos and to browse information. These can also be used for submitting the video films".
MTDC wishes all the filmmakers the very best for the MTDC short film competition.
MTDC
Short Film
Competition
MTDC Short Film Competition
2015
Natural Heritage
Gateway To The Incredible Konkan - Chiplun
Gateway To The Incredible Konkan - Chiplun
2014-10’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Satish Kadam
Focusing on the unknown tourist spots of the Chiplun surroundings, the film
talks about the beautiful gateway of the God gifted Konkan region. The film
exposes the history and natural locales, along with the beauty of manmade
heritage structures as well.
The Enigma of Lonar
The Enigma of Lonar
2014-6 10’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Avdhoot Navale
The Enigma of Lonar is a visual discovery tour of Lonar, its awe inspiring
landscapes, its locales, as well as the sense of mystery and secretiveness that
always seems to shroud it. Lonar has a silence about it, that is cosmic. Often,
it gives an impression of being in ‘no man’s land’, this could also be because
very few tourists or travelers visit it.
Nighoj
Nighoj
2014-9 51’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Dinkar Pandit
Nighoj is a village in Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra. It is about 90
kilometres away from Pune and is famous for the naturally created potholes
(tinajas) on the riverbed of the Kukadi River.
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MTDC Short Film Competition
2015
Natural Heritage
The Silver - Golden Beach
The Silver - Golden Beach
2014-5’-English-Color-India
Director: Kanchan Jadhav
Konkan is a region blessed by breathtaking scenic beauty and an affable
companionship with the Arabian sea, with approximately 720 kms of
coastlines. With its profound historic background and the lovely sandy
beaches of Diveagar, the region is ever-welcoming.
Radhanagari - Land of the Gaur
Radhanagari - Land of the Gaur
2014-10’-English-Color-India
Director: Raman Kulkarni
This short film depicts the rich biodiversity of the Radhanagari wildlife
sanctuary. It especially represents the beauty of the flagship species present
there, the Indian gaur. This sanctuary is a paradise and a treasure trove for
nature lovers.
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MTDC Short Film Competition
2015
Manmade Heritage
Amruteshwar
Amruteshwar
2014-6’-English-Color-India
Director: Nitin Bhaskar
Amruteshwar is a temple of Lord Shiva, built in the Yadav-Shilahar era,
around the eleventh century AD, approximately 74 kms from Sangamner.
The temple is built in the ancient Bhumij style of architecture. The speciality
of this elegant sculptural building are two sabhamandapas; the sanctum and
santorum is situated in between these sabhamandaps. It is seen that the
Shivalinga is always half submerged in water. Nandi was constructed in
recent times at the rear door. This door is currently used as the main
entrance.
Adorable Little Hamlet- Wai
Ek- Aat Paat Gaon - Wai
2014-10’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Laxmikant Alias Bhai Dole
A tale of an adorable little Hamlet, Wai.
Wai, situated on the banks of the Krishna nurtures the reminiscences of
culture and history. It is a confluence of exquisite temples, glorious mansions
and magnificent scenic beauty. Here we can see the foot prints of the eras
from the Mahabharat to the Peshwas. With the changing times, Wai has
preserved its cultural inheritance through it’s cultural activities and
traditions. In the whirlwind of modernity it has not lost its essence. It has
nurtured its uniqueness despite its close proximity to bustling towns. No
wonder then, that it is the first choice of tourists, connoisseurs and scholars.
Kedareshwar Temple
Kedareshwar Temple
2014-5’-English-Color-India
Director: Narwane Rahul Nagesh
Dharmpuri is 29 kms south of Ambaogai, Beed on the Pune - Nanded road. A
short distance to the east of the village stands an old temple, with a shrine,
an antechamber and a square hall, with three porches to the north, south
and the east. The architectural style of the temple belongs to the eastern
Chalukyan style from the 11th and 12th century AD.
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MTDC Short Film Competition
2015
Manmade Heritage
Rapan
Rapan
2014-10’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Sandip Pandurang Mane
Rapan is the story of a manmade source of livelihood for thousands of
fishermen in the Malwan region. Rapan is a fishing net which has been in
existence since over a hundred years in this region. The Sindhudurg district is
well known for its tourism, but this hidden gem needs to be explored further.
Serendipity
Serendipity
2014-3 44’-Silent-Color-India
Director: Sachin Patekar
Serendipity revolves around a hobbyist photographer and his quest to
quench his inner self. One fine morning, his chance encounter with
Karmarkar Shilpalaya opens a route of self enrichment for him.
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MTDC Short Film Competition
2015
Culture Of Maharashtra
Festival of Happiness
Festival of Happiness
2014-3 34’-Hindi-Color-India
Director: Anup Deshpande
The story revolves around a working man being away from his family and
missing the most auspicious festival of the year loved by all, Diwali, and how
his neighbors celebrate the festival with him.
Inspiration of Kolhapur
Inspiration of Kolhapur
2014-9 55’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Prasad Mahekar
Inspiration of Kolhapur, shows a different identity of Kolhapur, through its
art and cultural heritage. It shows the journey of the making process of
artefacts that are unique to Kolhapur. Articles that have made their own
identity across the globe, including Kolhapur’s saaj and footwear.
Odyssey - Unfolding Maharashtra
Odyssey - Unfolding Maharashtra
2014-10’-English-Color-India
Director: Mrinmayee Vaishampayan, Aditi Patwardhan
Odyssey, the enriching journey of Raavi, dwells into her enthralling
experiences with people and places, as she explores the vibrant and soulful
land of Maharashtra all by herself.
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Culture Of Maharashtra
Sangeet Govind Gaurav
Sangeet Govind Gaurav
2014-9 51’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Dhananjay Mehendale
This documentary is based on the musical journey of senior harmonium and
organ player, Late Govindrao Patwardhan. This film includes some rare
photographs and videos of Sangeet Natak played by Govindrao along with
interviews of artists for whom he played.
Sawantwadi Days
Sawantwadi Days
2014-10’-Marathi-Color-India
Director: Sushil Mahajan
A grandfather and his grandson live together. One day, the grandson faces a
problem with his friends while playing, then, the grandfather tells him a
story about Sawantwadi to make him happy. The story deals with love,
understanding and attachment to one’s motherland.
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