Wong Kar Wai honoured at Imagineindia with Lifetime Achievement Award

25 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

The director will be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of Imagineindia to take place in Madrid.

Wong Kar Wai is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music, and vivid cinematography involving bold, saturated colours. A pivotal figure of Hong Kong cinema, Wong is considered a contemporary auteur and ranked third on Sight and Sound’s 2002 poll of the greatest filmmakers of the previous 25 years. His films frequently appear on best-of lists domestically and internationally.

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Gresa Pallaska wins Best Actress at Imagineindia

21 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

She wins the Best Actress Award for the film Waterdrop (Robert Budina) at the 24th edition of Imagineindia.

Gresa Pallaska is one of the most prominent figures in the performing arts and cinematography in the Albanian-speaking world and beyond. An actress, lecturer, and multidimensional artist, Gresa has built a rich and enduring career, with authenticity as her greatest strength.

A graduate in Acting from the Academy of Arts at the University of Pristina, she has pursued a clear vision to interweave various forms of artistic expression theatre, music, dance, and visual art into a complete and immersive experience for the audience.

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Abylai Marat gets Second for Best Actor at Imagineindia 2025

19 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

He has won the Second Best Actor Award for the film Deal at The Border (Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi) Kyrgystan

Abylai Marat was born on September 6, 1992, in Kyrgyzstan. He is a multidisciplinary artist, actor, screenwriter, and director of commercials. Having studied both visual arts and theater, Abylai combines a strong artistic background with a passion for cinema.

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Fan Wei wins Best Actor at Imagineindia 2025

19 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

He has won the Best Actor Award for the film Strangers When we Meet (Zhang Guoli) China.

Fan Wei (born 2 September 1962) is a Chinese actor known for his roles in Chinese sketch comedies, sitcoms, and films. He gained fame through performances with Zhao Benshan and Gao Xiumin in CCTV New Year’s Galas since 1995. He has been featured in films such as Cell Phone (2003), A World Without Thieves (2004), If You Are the One (2008), and City of Life and Death (2009). He has also acted in several television series produced in mainland China such as Ma Dashuai (2003-2006) and The Long Season (2023).

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Harshit Saini gets Second Prize for Best DOP

16 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

He won the Award along with Monica Tiwari for the film Humans in the Loop (Ayanya Sahay) at the edition 2025.

Harshit Saini comes from a fine arts background, with a specialization in commercial art and illustration. After completing his studies in Applied Arts from the College of Art, Delhi, he pursued cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of India.

He began his career as a visual artist, working on projects in illustration, poster design, and advertising campaigns for various agencies. His early professional work also included product and model photography for brands.

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Monica Tiwari wins Second Prize for Best DOP

15 August, 2025 imagineindia Leave a comment

She has won the Award along with Harshit Saini for the film Humans in the Loop (Aranya Sahay) at the edition 2025.

Monica Tiwari is a cinematographer based in Mumbai, India. Finishing her masters in film studies with a specialisation in cinematography from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India, Monica comes from a background in documentary stills photography with a keen focus on anthropological and environmental relations. Starting her career as a photojournalist for the Hindu newspaper, she is the recipient of grants such as the India Habitat Photosphere, Centre for Science and Environment fellowship, with works shown at Angkor Wat photo festival, Fotogallery Cardiff, India International centre, India Habitat Centre, Alliance Francais India among other places.

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