National Film Awards 2024

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Context:

Recently, the winners of the 70th National Film Awards for 2022 were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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Facts for Prelims

Established: The awards were introduced in 1954 and have been managed by the Directorate of Film Festivals, alongside the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, since 1973.
Awards: Recipients are honored with a Medallion, a monetary reward, and a certificate of merit.

Feature Films: Focuses on films that showcase both aesthetic and technical prowess. It aims to promote the appreciation of India’s diverse regional cultures and national unity.
- Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus Award) is given in six categories:
  - Best Feature Film
  - Best Direction
  - Best Children’s Film
  - Best Popular Film
  - Best Film in the category of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC).
Non-Feature Films: Recognizes films that are socially relevant and technically proficient.
- Awards:
  - Best Non-Feature Film
  - Best Debut Film of a Director
Writing on Cinema: This category is for those who contribute significantly to the study and critical evaluation of cinema through various mediums.
- Awards:
  - Best Book on Cinema
  - Best Film Critic Award

Eligibility: Entries must be produced in India, and the primary creators (directors and producers) must be Indian nationals. International co-productions must adhere to specific guidelines.
Certification: Films need certification from the Central Board of Film Certification within the calendar year—between January 1st and December 31st.
Participation: Annually, over 100 films from various categories are submitted for consideration.

Juries: The Directorate of Film Festivals appoints juries with stringent eligibility criteria to evaluate submissions, ensuring that the selection process remains unbiased and not influenced by external parties.