National Film Awards

National Film Awards were established in 1954, when the awards were given for the films of the year 1953.

About National Film Awards:

  • The National Film Awards were established in 1954, when the awards were given for the films of the year 1953.
  • It aims at encouraging the production of films of aesthetic & technical excellence and social relevance and also to increase appreciation of different cultures and communities across India.
  • The awards were initially called ‘State Awards’ and two President’s Gold Medals, two certificates of merit, and 12 silver medals for regional films were presented in the earlier years.
  • The National Film Awards are given in three sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing in Cinema.
  • These awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.

Key points about the Directorate of Film Festivals

  • It was set up under this Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 1973.
  • Objectives: Promotion of Indian films and cultural exchange through organization of various events in the country and participation in various International film festivals abroad.
  • The Directorate of Film Festivals has been designated as Nodal Agency for scrutiny of applications received for financial assistance under the Film Promotion Fund.

Q1: What is a non-Feature Film?

A non-feature film, which may also be called a documentary, draws upon reality and presents a point of view about a certain topic.

Source: 70th National Film Awards | Rishab Shetty wins Best Actor for ‘Kantara,’ ‘Aattam’ bags Best Feature Film

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