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The National Film Development Corporation presented its first-ever Vision Asia Award at the Busan film festival. Iranian director Shahram Mokri received the honor for his film "Black Rabbit White Rabbit." The award aims to celebrate bold, innovative voices in Asian cinema. This new partnership marks a significant step in cultural exchange between India and South Korea.

Key Points: NFDC Presents Inaugural Vision Asia Award to Shahram Mokri at Busan

  • Award celebrates emerging and innovative talent shaping the future of Asian cinema
  • Film chosen by jury including Pankaj Saxena and A. Sreekar Prasad
  • Initiative strengthens cultural exchange between Indian and South Korean film industries
  • The 30th BIFF opened with Park Chan-wook's thriller 'No Other Choice'
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NFDC presents inaugural Vision Asia Award to director Shahram Mokri at Busan International Film Festival 2025

NFDC and BIFF award Shahram Mokri's 'Black Rabbit White Rabbit' the first Vision Asia Award, celebrating innovative talent in Asian cinema at Busan 2025.

"a proud moment for IFFI to partner with BIFF in recognising the future of Asian cinema - Prakash Magdum, NFDC MD"

Busan, September 26

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), India, in collaboration with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), presented the inaugural International Film Festival of India - Vision Asia Award at the 30th edition of BIFF on Friday.

The award was conferred by Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC, to acclaimed filmmaker Shahram Mokri for his film 'Black Rabbit White Rabbit', as per the press note of NFDC.

The film was chosen as the Best Film under the Vision Awards initiative by a distinguished jury that included Pankaj Saxena, Artistic Director of the International Film Festival of India; filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar; and cinematographer A. Sreekar Prasad.

Instituted to celebrate emerging and innovative talent in Asian cinema, the Busan Vision Awards showcase unique and independent voices that are shaping the future of the film industry.

The recognition of Black Rabbit White Rabbit underscored the award's mission to honour bold narratives and artistic excellence across the continent.

Speaking on the occasion, Prakash Magdum remarked that the award represented not only a celebration of cinematic brilliance but also the spirit of collaboration between India and South Korea, as per the press note by NFDC.

He emphasised that it was a proud moment for IFFI to partner with BIFF in recognising the future of Asian cinema.

The Vision Asia Award, in its inaugural year, marked a significant step in strengthening cultural exchange and fostering creative partnerships between India and South Korea, further deepening the shared cinematic legacy between IFFI and BIFF.

The 30th Busan International Film Festival was held from September 17 to September 26, 2025, at the Busan Cinema Centre in Busan.

The festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary, opened with the South Korean black comedy thriller film 'No Other Choice' by Park Chan-wook.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian film institutions supporting pan-Asian cinema. But I hope NFDC also focuses equally on promoting our own regional cinema within India. Sometimes we celebrate international achievements while our own talented filmmakers struggle for recognition.
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Ananya R
Heartwarming to see such collaborations! 🎬 Indian cinema has so much to learn from Korean filmmaking techniques and vice versa. This award will definitely encourage more cultural exchange. Hope they stream 'Black Rabbit White Rabbit' in India soon!
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Michael C
As someone who follows international cinema closely, this is a significant step. India's NFDC partnering with BIFF shows how seriously Asian cinema is being taken globally. The jury composition looks impressive too!
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Kavya N
Bahut accha initiative hai! 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇷 Our film industry should do more such international collaborations. This will help Indian cinema reach wider audiences and also bring global stories to our viewers. Proud moment indeed!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see India taking leadership in promoting Asian cinema. The Vision Asia Award seems like a well-thought initiative. Hope this leads to more co-productions between Indian and other Asian filmmakers.

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