The Awakening
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| The Awakening | |
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| Directed by | Rameez Shaikh |
| Written by | Rameez Shaikh Numair Khan Sharvi Dhond |
| Screenplay by | Numair Khan |
| Starring | Rameez Shaikh Siya Chodankar Cyrus Fernandes |
| Music by | Cyrus Fernandes |
| Cinematography | Numair Khan |
| Edited by | Varun Kashyap |
Release date | 2024 |
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
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The Awakening is a 2024 Indian English-language environmental short film directed by Rameez Shaikh. The film was made by students of Don Bosco College, Panjim, and was selected for the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival in 2024.[1]
Plot
The film follows two friends who discuss environmental degradation and the effects of human behaviour on the environment. Their conversation addresses environmental apathy and the need for changes in individual attitudes and collective action.[2]
Production
The Awakening was produced by students of Don Bosco College, Panjim. Rameez Shaikh directed the film and appeared in it. The writing credits are shared by Shaikh, Numair Khan and Sharvi Dhond, while Khan handled the screenplay and cinematography. Varun Kashyap edited the film, and Cyrus Fernandes composed the background score and appeared in the cast.[3]
The production team included Sharvi Dhond and Ebenezer Rajamanickam, with sound design by Merister Gomes and technical support from Boskon Studio.[3]
Festival screenings and recognition
Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
The Awakening was among the films from Don Bosco College, Panjim selected for the 2024 Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival. It was screened at the college on 17 and 18 October 2024.[1]
The film received the South Asia Regional Winner award at the festival.[2][3]
WAVES International Short Film Festival
The Awakening was selected for the WAVES International Short Film Festival in Goa and screened on 17 January 2025 at Maquinez Palace in Panjim.[3]
Mitee Environment Short Film and Documentary Festival
The Awakening was selected for the Mitee Environment Short Film and Documentary Festival in Pune in January 2026. It was scheduled for screening on 11 January at the Lady Ramabai Auditorium at S.P. College.[4]
Frome International Climate Film Festival
The Awakening was selected for the Frome International Climate Film Festival in the United Kingdom in 2026.[5]
Awards
| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival | 2024 | South Asia Regional Winner | The Awakening |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DBGYFF hosted at Don Bosco College Panjim". Salesians of Don Bosco. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "'The Awakening' Earns Global Spotlight at Waves International Film Festival". Don Bosco College, Panjim. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
- ↑ "Gen Z Goan Filmmaker Secured UK Festival Recognition". Prime TV Goa. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
Category:2024 films Category:2024 short films Category:Indian short films Category:English-language Indian films Category:Environmental films Category:Indian student films Category:Goan films
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