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Telangana Governor unveils logo of Hyderabad International Short Film Festival

Hyderabad, Nov 3 (UNI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma today unveiled the logo of the first Hyderabad International Short Film Festival, scheduled to be held from December 19 to 21 at Prasad IMAX, during a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan’s Durbar Hall.
The event was attended by National Award-winning director C Uma Maheshwara Rao, Chief Patron of the festival; Nandan Babu, Principal of the Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies; and Priyanka, Managing Director of the Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC).
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that short films play an important role in highlighting social issues and creative storytelling.
He lauded the organizers for hosting an international short film festival of such scale and described the logo as a vibrant reflection of Hyderabad’s cultural identity.
“Hyderabad holds a special place in India’s film industry, and such initiatives will further strengthen its global recognition,” he said.
TSFDC Managing Director Priyanka said this is the first time in India that a three-day festival has been dedicated exclusively to short films at this scale.
She said the initiative would help position Hyderabad as a major hub for short and independent filmmaking on the international stage.
She added that the Telangana Film Development Corporation is committed to developing Hyderabad as a national film hub and noted that the city already has the highest number of cinema screens in the country.
Chief Patron Uma Maheshwara Rao said the upcoming festival will serve as a platform to bridge Telangana’s cultural richness with global cinema.
“It will provide great opportunities for young filmmakers and creative artists to showcase their talent,” he said, adding that the event will also feature panel discussions and interactions with prominent film industry experts.
The Governor extended his best wishes to the organizers, expressing confidence that the Hyderabad International Short Film Festival will emerge as a prestigious annual event celebrating creativity and cultural diversity, an official statement said.
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