Calling entries for FIPRESCI Grand Prix for the best film of 2024, 70 minutes and more 

FIPRESCI extends this invitation to you to film-makers to submit films (70 minutes and above) for the annual FIPRESCI India Grand Prix Award for the year 2024.

About the Award: The Grand Prix Award, instituted by FIPRESCI-India (the India chapter of the International Federation of Film Critics: FIPRESCI) seeks to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in fiction and non-fiction filmmaking. The award comprises not only prestigious accolades but also a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a commemorative plaque. We acknowledge Custard Apple as a steadfast sponsor of the award money for the past five years.

Selection Process: Distinguished members of FIPRESCI-India will be engaged in a secret voting process in two phases to select the winner of the Grand Prix Award. Out of more than hundred films received annually, the Top-10 will be carefully chosen by the 1st phase of secret voting and published on our IMDB page @ FIPRESCI India Grand Prix Awards. From these Top-10, the Best One will be selected again by the 2nd phase of secret voting for the Grand Prix Award.

Submission Details: Only the Indian fiction and non-fiction films (70 minutes and above) premiered or released (whichever is earlier) anywhere in the world between 1st January and 31 December 2024 are eligible for consideration. To be considered, kindly share your work as per following format to FIPRESCI-India by 31st January 2025 at <indiafipresci@gmail.com>:

Subject: Submission for FIPRESCI-India Grand-Prix 2024

1. English Title:

2. Original Title:

3. Language:

4. Country:

5. Duration:

6. Year of Production:

7. Director:

8. Producer:

9. Premiered / Released AT (name of the festival or platform):

10. Premiered / Released ON (date):

11. 1st/2nd Film of the Director?

12. Participated in Festivals:

13. Awards/ Honors Received:

14. Vimeo Preview Link:

15. Password (please inform us immediately if you change the password):

16. Synopsis (max. 100 words):

Please note, Only the feature length Indian films (Minimum 70 minutes: fiction/ nonfiction) premiered or released (whichever is earlier) between 1st Jan and 31 Dec 2024 anywhere are eligible. Deadline for submission: 31st January 2025.

Previous Awardees: We take pride in recognizing past Grand Prix Award recipients: 2019: "Hellaro" (Gujarati) by Abhishek Shah, 2020: "Nasir" (Tamil) by Arun Karthik, 2021: "Barah by Barah" (Hindi) by Gaurav Madan, 2022: "All that Breathes" (Hindi) by Shounak Sen, 2023: "Aattam" (Malayalam) by Anand Ekarshi.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to celebrate the richness of Indian cinema with your exceptional work.

Thank you for your contributions to the world of film-making.

Best Regards

General Secretary

FIPRESCI-India

https://fipresci-india.org/