Previous Festivals
The past film festivals were organized at Madurai, the city well known as a seat of learning since the Sangam periods dating back to 4th century B.C, and famous for its cultural and scholarly pursuits. The First edition of the festival focused on poverty, from a larger perspective on water, environment, gender, education, health and culture. The second festival focused on Water and life. The third edition of the Festival was again focused on 'Water and People'. The fourth edition of the Festival focused on 'Culture and Heritage'. The fifth edition was on 'Fight Poverty: Connect and Commit for MDGs'. The sixth edition of the festival, held in 2010 focused on Democracy and Development. The theme of the seventh edition of the development film festival, was on “Livelihood and Poverty” The filmmakers from all over the world responded overwhelmingly in all these festivals. The films for screening were selected by a panel comprising of film makers, development practitioners and academicians. Films were screened to the public of Madurai, including school and college students.
The filmmakers from all over the world responded overwhelmingly in all these festivals. The films for screening were selected by a panel comprising of film makers, development practitioners and academicians. Films were screened to the public of Madurai, including school and college students. Best films were awarded. Read more about the past festivals at www.dhan.org/dff
'Sustainable Development' - X Development Film Festival
Winners of X Development Film Festival 2015
- First Prize:Blackboard by Hyash Tanmoy
- Second Prize:Manitham by John Deva S.T.J
- Third Prize:Golden grain by M.Venu kumar
- Third Prize:Poop on poverty by Vijay.S.Jodha
'Sustainable Development' - X Development Film Festival
'Youth for Change' - IX Development Film Festival
Winners of IX Development Film Festival 2013
- First Prize:Milawa by Junaid Imam
- Second Prize:Ennam by Rajesh
- Third Prize:Kadarkarai Thagam by Amala Infanta & Kalpana
'Youth for Change' - IX Development Film Festival
'Climate Change and Food Security' - VIII Development Film Festival
Winners of VIII Development Film Festival 2012
- First Prize: Seeds of Dissent by Pankaj Rishi Kumar
- Second Prize: Earth Witness - Reflections on the Time and Timeliess by Akansha Joshi/Rajiv Mehotra
- Third Prize: Cotton for my shroud by Nandan saxena & Kavitha Bahl
'Climate Change and Food Security' - VIII Development Film Festival
'Livelihoods and Poverty' - VII Development Film Festival
Winners of VII Development Film Festival 2011
- First Prize: Delhi Bound for Work by Reena Kukreja
- Second Prize: Veetu Kanaku by A.V. Arun Prasath
- Third Prize: Being Positive by Ishani K. Dutta
