Ahmedabad Film Project ends on a high note

The much-talked about Ahmedabad Film Project has ended on a high note with more power and encouragement to ameteur filmmakers. With digital technology ruling our lives, film-making is no longer limited to the privileged few.
In a move to encourage filmmaking as a craft, Ahmedabad Film Project is a platform by Freeway Film Company for amateurs to make a film in 48 hours.
It is another proud moment for Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad (MICA) as it's students sweep awards at the Ahmedabad Film Project 2012 (AFP). The film Shift Focus by MICA's team Pehla Micalal won 3 out of 7 awards at AFP including ‘Gold film of the year’, ‘Finest use of theme’ and ‘Superlative music score.
Another MICA student, Ashish Shah wrote the script and dialogues for the film Closure that won the silver prize at AFP-12.
There were 1487 participants in the competition which required teams to make their own film within 48 hours. The participants included 79 teams from Gujarat and 41 from other states including a team from Dubai. A total of 120 films were made during the event out of which 76 films made it to the competition round.
The event was opened by Shoojit Sircar, director of the film Vicky Donor. The films made during the event were judged by Rajesh Mapuskar, director of Ferrari Ki Sawaari; Komal Nahta, film reviewer and Vikramaditya Motwane, director of Udaan.
Talking about this unique effort, director Shoojit Sircar said, “It’s wonderful to see so many people showing interest in film-making. This will open up windows and encourage creative minds.