The Film Critics Circle of India (FCCI) is a society comprising notable film critics from all the major film-producing states of India. At the AGM, held during the 2013 International Film Festival of India, Subhash Ghai remarked, “You are in a profession of great responsibility.
You hold the duty to influence the growth of civilization and the future generations. As filmmakers, we regard you as divine figures. Guide us with your reviews, point out our shortcomings, and suggest ways for improvement. But do not mockup. Creative people are extra sensitive, so talk like a mother, not like an opponent.”
In this blog of National Film Awards 2024, you may learn about Film Critics Circle of India winners, awards, and more.
Film Critics Circle of India Awards
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film of 2019 SuperDeluxe (Film) (Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja)
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film of 2018: Ee.Ma.Yau. (Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery)
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film of 2017: Village Rockstars (directed by Rima Das)
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film of 2016: Thithi (Directed by Raam Reddy)
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film of 2015: Court (Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane)
FCCI Awards at Film Festival
- FCCI Award for Best Debut Film Toulouse Indian Film Festival: Pariyerum Perumal by Mari Selvaraj
- FCCI Award for Best Indian Short Fiction at Kautik International Student Film Festival 2018: Orrukam- awarded for its subtle and sensitive handling of the dual theme of the plight of senior citizens, and of mercy killing.”
- Critics Award for Best Short Fiction at SAAFF-2018: Statement After My Poet Husband’s Death/ Bangladesh/ Bengali/ 2016/15M/ Dir. Tasmiah Afrin Mou.
- Critics Award for Best Documentary at SASFF-2018: Liquid Borders/ India/ English/ 2015/ 40M/ Dir. Barnali Ray Shukla.
- FCCI Award for the Best Indian Film at ALIIFF-2016: “The Violin Player” (directed by Buaddhayan Mukherji) was awarded for the best Portrayal of the conflict between the artistic vision of an ideal life and the harsh realities of contemporary city life, depicted in an innovative and minimalistic style.
- FCCI Award for the Best Debut Director at HBFF-2016: Debesh Chattopadhyay (Natoker Moto) – awarded for the sensitive cinematic portrayal of the struggle of a dedicated artistic soul in a powerful visual odyssey that reinforces cinema, theater, and lived life.”
- FCCI Special Mention Award at HBFF-2016: Cinemawala (directed by Kaushik Ganguly) – awarded for directing the spotlight on the grave crisis engulfing celluloid art with the inevitable march of technology.
Journal of Indian Cinema
In January 2019, a monthly journal was launched.
Other Important Film Critics’ Societies in India
- Indian body of FIPRES
- CIIndian Film Critics Association
Other Important Film Bodies in India
- Federation of Film Societies of India
- Film Federation of India
Film Critics Circle of India Award Winners
These are the all-time winners of FCCI:-
| Award Category | Winner | Film | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCI award for Best Debut Short Fiction Film | Divyesh Gandhi | Bandit’s Bazooka | India |
| FCCI Special Mention – Debut Short Fiction | Parisa Shams | Louse | Iran |
| FCCI award for Best Debut Documentary Film | Marcin Zydek | We Need To Focus | Poland |
| FCCI award for Best Debut Animation Film | Anna Shveigolz | Oh, Whose is the Rye | Russia |
| FCCI Award for Best Children’s Film | Marc Rothemund | Weekend Rebels | Germany |
| FCCI Special Mention for Best Debut Feature Film | Neetha Syam | Footprints on Water | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Children’s Film | Johannes Schmid | Geschichten vom Franz | Germany |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | Neetha Syam | Footprints on Water | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | P. S. Vinothraj | Pebbles /Koozhangal | India |
| FCCI Special Mention for Best Debut Feature Film | Abhinandan Banerjee | The Cloud and the Man /Manikbabur Megh | India |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Short Fiction | Sabina | – | Poland |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Animation Film | Mike da Silva Wanderroscky | Dream Eaters | Brazil |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Documentary | Olivia Das | Ora: Daughters on Rent | India |
| FCCI Award for Best Children’s Film | Keivan Majidi | The Blue Girl | Iran |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | Ritesh Sharma | Jhini Bini Chadariya /The Brittle Thread | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | Gaurav Madan | Barah by Barah | India |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Short Fiction | Yaser Barzegar | Subservient | Iran |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Animation | Majid Sabri | Dream | Iran |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | Kripal Kalita | Bridge | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Short Fiction Film | Nemil Shah | Dal Bhat | – |
| FCCI Special Mention | Ajitesh Sharma | WOMB. Women of my Billion | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Debut Feature Film | Kislay | Aise Hee | – |
| FCCI Special Mention | Prateek Vat | Eeb Allay Ooo! | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Short Fiction Film | Atanu Mukherjee | Wig | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Student Film (joint winners) | Zahra Kababian & Amir Mahdi Safdari | Winter Memories | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Student Film (joint winners) | Flora Nakazone | Drift | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Children’s Film | Abas Aram | Here My Village | Iran |
| FCCI Special Mention | Johan Timmers | Fight Girl | Netherlands |
| FCCI Award for Best Indian Short Fiction Film | Moinok Guhu | An Irrelevant Dialogue | – |
| FCCI Award for Best Indian Documentary | Kuldeep Sah Gangola | Ghost Villages of Himalayas | – |
Conclusion
The Film Critics Circle of India is a society comprising notable film critics from all the major film-producing states of India. It is a prestigious organization comprising leading film critics. It promotes excellence in film criticism and supports the growth and recognition of Indian cinema globally.
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