SUNFLOWERS WERE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film Category.

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‘Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know’ 

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• Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)’s student film “SUNFLOWERS WERE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film Category.
• FTII produced and La Cinef- Cannes winning film to compete at the 97th Academy Awards

About ‘Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know’ :

• This short film has been directed by FTII student Chidananda S Naik and had earlier this yearwon the first Prizeat the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinef Selection, which led to global ”
• Filmed entirely at night, ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ immerses viewers in the heart of the Indian landscape, inviting them to engage with its unique culture and atmosphere.
•  Shri Naik’s direction artfully combines traditional narrative elements with visuals that celebrate the beauty of the region, emphasizing the deep-rooted connections between people and the magic of their stories.
• Having received acclaim on the festival circuit, including theBest Indian Competition award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival, ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ is now poised to compete alongside the world's best short films.
• The campaign for Sunflowers will feature special screenings, press opportunities, and Q&A events, providing Academy members and audiences worldwide with a glimpse into the universal power of India’s storytelling traditions.
•  Beyond its accolades, ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ serves as an invitation for viewers to engage with Indian culture and storytelling, illuminating the universal themes that resonate deeply with audiences globally.

About Oscars Awards:

• The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry. 
• The major award categories are presented during a live-televised Hollywood ceremony in February or March. 
• It is the oldest worldwideentertainment awards ceremony.
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