This special jury award, carrying a trophy and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh (One Lakh Indian Rupees),
acknowledges groundbreaking and daring filmmaking within the International Competition section.
Recognizing excellence in short storytelling, this award comes with a cash prize of ₹5 lakhs (Five Lakhs Indian Rupees).
This coveted award, accompanied by a cash prize of ₹10 lakhs (Ten Lakhs Indian Rupees), honours the
most remarkable documentary film in the International Competition Section.
Given at MIFF, honouring a filmmaker for significant contributions to Indian documentary films. It includes Rs 10 lakhs, a trophy, and a citation, commemorating filmmaker V Shantaram’s legacy.