City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, unveiled the winners of the International Children’s Film Festival (CMS ICFF) 2024–25. It was a dynamic, week-long event celebrating exceptional cinematic talent from across the globe. This resplendent children’s film festival was organised at the prestigious CMS Kanpur Road auditorium earlier this April. The week-long event showcased over 400 children’s films from 102 countries. Moreover, their inspiring content inspired thousands of students, teachers, and families that attended the event.
Heartiest Congratulations to the CMS ICFF 2024–25 Award Winners
Bringing global talent to the forefront, the distinguished CMS ICFF jury bestowed honours on the finest children’s films from around the world. The celebrated winners are:
- Best Children Feature Fiction Film Award
Film: Where the White Cranes Dance (Russia)- Director: Michael Lukachevsky
- Producers: Michael Lukachevsky, Semyon Amanatov, Valeria Motorueva & David Gurtskaya
- Award: Golden Trophy, certificate & a cash prize worth ₹ 1,00,000/- to the director and certificates along with a total cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000/- to the producers
- Best Short Fiction Film Award
Film: Gold Medal (USA)- Director: Ujjwal Patel
- Producers: Ujjwal Patel & Akshay Pradeep
- Award: Silver Trophy, certificate & a cash prize worth ₹ 60,000/- to the director and a certificate with a cash prize of ₹ 40,000/- to the producers
- Best Short Animation Film Award
Film: 17 O’Clock (North Macedonia)- Director: Flaka Kokolli
- Producer: Neal Raimi
- Award: Silver Trophy, certificate & a cash prize worth ₹ 60,000/- to the director and a certificate with a cash prize of ₹ 40,000/- to the producer
- Best Short Documentary Film Award
Film: The Harvest Day – The Longan Boy (Taiwan)- Directors: Pu-Yuan Kao and Chia-Hao Liang
- Producer: Hui-yi Li
- Award: Silver Trophy, certificate & a cash prize worth ₹ 60,000/- to the directors and a certificate with a cash prize of ₹ 40,000/- to the producer
- Dr Jagdish Gandhi Memorial Special Jury Award
Film: Life is Beautiful (Tajikistan)- Directors: Daler Said-Jafarovich Rahmatov and Gulandom Salohovna Muhabbatova
- Producer: Mahmadsaid Shohiyon
- Award: Silver Trophy, certificate & a cash prize worth ₹ 60,000/- to the directors and a certificate with a cash prize of ₹ 40,000/- to the producer
- Jury Special Mention Certificate
Film: The Miracle on Christmas Eve (Taiwan)- Director: Dio Wang
These awards reflect CMS’s steadfast commitment to nurturing creativity, character-building, and global understanding through the dynamic medium of children’s films.
A Global Celebration of Children’s Cinema at City Montessori School
The International Children’s Film Festival continues to cement its place as a premier platform for cinematic excellence. Orgasnised annually by City Montessori School, it aims to inspire, educate, and empower youth. By championing children’s films that foster moral values, creativity, and global citizenship, CMS reaffirms its pioneering role in the holistic development of young learners.
Discover more about the inspiring films, vibrant celebrations, and special moments from the CMS International children’s film festival organised by City Montessori School, the world’s largest school by enrolment.