Art & Travel
International Film Festival
Winners 2024
Nomination: Travel Short Films
I place
Vikash Thakur (India)

VARANASI - THE CITY OF NIRVANA
I always considered Varanasi/Kashi/Banaras, situated in Uttar Pradesh (India), a Hindu pilgrimage. But, when I visited this city, all my misconceptions cleared up. Varanasi is truly more than just a spiritual or religious destination. It's a mystical land. Being in Varanasi feels like attaining 'Nirvana'. Kashi is beyond any faith. Kashi is beyond any spirituality. Kashi is beyond any religion. Kashi is beyond life. Kashi is beyond death. I witnessed that millions of people visit this place from different corners of the world attracted by its amazing positive vibe. This montage-cum-documentary travel film, conceptualized, filmed, and edited by me, captures the essence of Varanasi from dawn to dusk. It took 10 days to shoot (8 hours a day over two separate trips of 5 days each). Please enjoy the cinematic journey to this 'Mystical Land'.
I place
Ana Shanshiashvili (Georgia)

SERIES "OLD TBILISIAN PROFESSIONS"
The series of 20 video stories, titled “Old Tbilisian Professions,” unveils the hidden marvels of the Living Heritage of Old Tbilisi. Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, has evolved over millennia into a vibrant, multi-ethnic city and has been a cultural and economic center for the entire Caucasus region for centuries. It notably flourished in the 19th century, becoming a hub for craftsmanship and trade. 
II place
Hiroshi Takashima (Japan)

AINU ECHOES: VISUAL CHRONICLE AROUND LAKE AKAN
Lake Akan, where the indigenous Ainu people live, is a place where people, animals, and nature coexist. A visual depiction of the Ainu spirit based on the words of people who cherish the traditions of their ancestors.
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