The tenth edition of Film South Asia (FSA) concluded Sunday evening with screening of Being Bhaijan, followed by an award ceremony at Yala Maya Kendra in Patan.
A Walnut Tree, directed by Ammar Aziz was adjudged the best film and presented the Ram Bahadur Trophy. The award carried a cash prize of US$2,000. The runner-up for the award was Blood Leaves its trail, directed by Kashmir-based filmmaker Iffat Fatima. Drawing the Tiger won the UNICEF Award. The Tareque Masud Award for Best Debut was presented to On and Off the Records.
This edition the festival introduced a special category for films made by students. The winning film in this category was Tyres, directed by Kyaw Myo Lwin from Myanmar.
This year’s jury comprised of A S Panneerselvan, Anomaa Rajakruna and Narayan Wagle.
Altogether 43 films were screened at the four-day fest which began on 19 November.
Winners:
Ram Bahadur Trophy: A Walnut Tree
Runner-up: Blood Leaves its trails
Tareque Masud Debut Award: On and Off the Records
UNICEF Award: Drawing the Tiger
Best Student Film: Tyres