GUWAHATI: Celebrating cinematic artistry and global storytelling, a one-day film festival featuring an exclusive selection of short films from the esteemed Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival was held in Assam.
Organised by the Mass communication department of Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), the day kicked off with incredible enthusiasm, with acclaimed filmmaker Manju Borah gracing the event as the chief guest.
Setting the stage for a day of cinematic brilliance, the inaugural film at ADBU was the national award-winning Mising language film Ko:Yad (A Silent Way), directed by the national award winner herself.
Simultaneously, at Don Bosco Tech Los Angeles, USA, the grand finale of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival unfolded, where 52 exceptional films from 23 different countries vied for the prestigious Don Bosco Global Youth Film Awards.
With a staggering 540 submissions pouring in from talented filmmakers hailing from 40 diverse nations, the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival received an overwhelming response this year. A regional jury painstakingly reviewed these entries, ultimately selecting 52 films that displayed remarkable storytelling and filmmaking talent.
Among the 52 films that reached the final stage of the competition, 17 hailed from the Asia-Pacific region. These films artfully depicted the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of young individuals, all united by their profound desire to foster peace and solidarity through the universal language of love. India proudly contributed 11 entries, accompanied by 5 from Thailand and 1 from Vietnam.
The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival is a truly global endeavour, simultaneously hosted by Salesians of Don Bosco Institutions across 136 countries. The festival’s primary objective is to celebrate the art of filmmaking and storytelling while encouraging young individuals to express themselves through this powerful medium.
The day was filled with cinematic excellence and profound storytelling, leaving an indelible impact on all who attended it at ADBU.
