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Lomharsh’s Planet Wins Best Short Film Fiction at 17th JIFF: A Powerful Climate Change Narrative
Filmmaker Lomharsh’s short film Planet has clinched the Best Short Film Fiction Award at the 17th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF).
Indo-Australian filmmaker Lomharsh’s short film Planet has clinched the Best Short Film Fiction Award at the 17th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF). The 25-minute film offers a stirring exploration of the global climate crisis through the eyes of five children determined to save the Earth.
Planet masterfully portrays the devastating impacts of climate change, driven by the innovative teaching of a compassionate educator who inspires her students to confront environmental destruction. Disheartened by the lack of action from adults, the young protagonists take it upon themselves to initiate change, sending a powerful message of hope and responsibility.
The film has already garnered acclaim as a semi-finalist at the 12th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival, further solidifying its impact as a cinematic call to action. With Planet, Lomharsh, celebrated for Yeh Hai India and the Chicken Biryani Series, continues his tradition of delivering socially relevant stories that inspire audiences globally.
