Media Release

Moodbidri, Dec 29: “We have to co-exist with nature instead of competing with it. Changing our mindset is the need of the hour,” said Dr Kurian, principal of Alva’s College, here.

He addressed an Alva’s Cine Award, prize distribution ceremony for national level short film competition which was held at Kuvempu auditorium on December 29.

He said the real heroes among common men should be recognized instead of glorifying the heroes on the screen. “We should not imitate what we see in the film. Cinema can be a part of life, it is not life,” he said lamenting that the real farmers did not get people’s adulation and admiration in line with the actors who enact the farmers’ role on the screen.

He also said life has moved on ever since the lockdown was declared in March, but we too have to move on with so much of positivity.

Prasad Shetty, the coordinator of the department welcomed the gathering. Karthik Krishna Raiker compered the programme. Balakrishna Shetty, the administrative officer, Reshma, the co-ordinator, BA (Journalism) of Alva’s College and Ashok K G, the co-ordinator of Alva’s Commerce Professional, Alva’s College, Moodbidri were present on the occasion.

Dr Srinivas Hodeyala, the associate professor proposed the vote of thanks.

Felicitation to Sharadakka

Sharadakka, a fisherwoman from Udupi, who helped the less privileged by distributing rice using her savings during the lockdown was felicitated on the occasion for her selfless service.

National level short film competition

The theme of the competition was covid positivity. The competition was organized in order to raise awareness on spreading positivity during the times of distress caused by corona pandemic.
There were more than 50 entries from across India for the competition.

Awards

‘Parithyakthe’, a short film directed by Sushanth Mungravalli won the first prize, while ‘Usiru’ directed by Ashok Poojary Sanoor won the second prize. Bhujangana Kathe won the best direction award. Savi won the Best Editing Award, Kaadu Manushya won Best Cinematography, Best Actor Award was shared by Pandemic Paaru and Spatika.

TOP 10 nominated movies

Pandemic Paaru, Savi, Sagutide Varthamana, Kaadumanushya, Bhujangana Kathe, Nammakul, Lockdown, Quarantine Kannada Meshtru, Consultancy Fee, and Spatika.