Oscars 2025: Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies

Oscars 2025: Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies

Indian film Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know has qualified for Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category. The Kannada short film is produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).  Interestingly, the short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know won first prize earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinef Selection. The film which is 16-minutes long is inspired from Indian folk stories and traditions

FTII's Student Film 'Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know' Qualifies for Oscars 2025

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Kannada short film titled 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know' will now compete for the Oscar trophy in 2025. Entertainment News | FTII's Student Film 'Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know' Qualifies for Oscars 2025.

Short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies for Oscar 2025

The Kannada short film 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know', directed by FTII student Chidananda S Naik, has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category, highlighting the creative prowess of Indian cinema.

Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know qualifies for Oscars: Know its storyline

New Delhi: In a proud moment for Indian cinema and filmmaking, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) announced on Monday (November 4, 2024) that Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know has qualified for the 2025 Oscars. The award-winning film has advanced in the Live Action Short Film category. Directed by Chidanand S Naik, Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know was honoured with the first prize in the La Cinef section at the Cannes F…

FTII's Kannada Short Film ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ Heads to Oscars 2025

FTII’s award-winning Kannada short film ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’, directed by Chidananda S Naik, has qualified for the Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category. The film’s journey from regional storytelling to global recognition exemplifies the power of Indian folk narratives on the world stage.* The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has announced that ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’, directed by it…

FTII’s student film qualifies for Oscars in the Live Action Short Film Category

FTII produced and La Cinef- Cannes winning film to compete at the 97th Academy Awards MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 04, 2024: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)’s student film “SUNFLOWERS WERE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film Category. This short film has been directed by FTII student Chidananda S Naik and had earlier this year won the first Prize at the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinef Selection, …