CityLightBuzz: Hyderabad: The Batukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge has received an enthusiastic response from aspiring filmmakers across Telangana. In view of requests from participants seeking additional time to prepare and submit their entries, the deadline for the competition has been extended to October 2.
The decision was taken during a review meeting held on Monday at the Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) office. The meeting was chaired by Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju, along with FDC Managing Director M. Mukunda Reddy, Government Creative Director Konda Raju, and Jury Committee Chairman Harish Shankar.
The officials said the extension was aimed at encouraging the creative talent of young people and providing more aspiring filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their filmmaking skills through the Batukamma-themed competition.
The challenge is intended to provide a platform for young and emerging filmmakers to express their creativity while highlighting the cultural significance and traditions of Batukamma, Telangana’s iconic floral festival.
The review meeting was attended by Media Academy Chairman K. Srinivas Reddy, Telangana Cultural Sathayi Chairperson Vennelakanti Gaddar, FDC Executive Director Kishor Babu, BC Study Circle Director Mamidi Harikrishna, Vimalakka, Kasarla Shyam, Ponnama Ravichandra, Anil Jilla, and other officials and members of the film and cultural fraternity.
With the deadline now extended to October 2, organizers have encouraged more young filmmakers to participate and make use of the opportunity to present their creative ideas and filmmaking talent.
