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International Malayalam Film Awards
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THIRD EDITION
AT BAB AL SHAMS
ON DECEMBER 2 , 2022
PART OF UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
MOLLYWOOD IS IN DUBAI
FIRST EDITION AT AL BADIA CLUB DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
FIRST EDITION
IMFA - INTERNATIONAL MALAYALAM FILM AWARDS 2011,In the breathtaking surrounds of the Al Badia Golf Club at Dubai Festival City on December 2, an event unfolded that will no doubt change the face of the UAE's Film & Cinema industry forever. Malayalam cinema aficionados filled the elaborately designed venue at the Al Badia Golf Club, to celebrate the first-ever "International Malayalam Film Awards", as a part of the 40th national day celebrations in UAE, with the support from Dubai Tourism Department, Dubai Events & Promotions, and Dubai Studio City. If there was ever any doubt of the "Might" of the Malayalam film industry and it's profound following in the UAE, yesterday those doubts would have been quashed dramatically as they rolled out the Red Carpet to many of the biggest names in the UAE and blazed a path towards what the local Malayalam film industry has for so long been missing. As Sathar Al Karan, the man behind the venture put it, "We're doing our best to showcase the Malayalam film industry on a new and International level". The event is a step towards bringing the Malayalam film industry out from under the vice-like grip that Hollywood and Bollywood have in the region and could over time contribute towards building a greater acceptance and understanding of Malayalam language films among film and cinema audiences in the Middle East. Rulers and dignitaries from across the UAE, led by His Highness Shaikh Sultan Khalid Al Qassimi showed their support for the Industry and the profound contribution that it has had on the UAE over the years. His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Khaled Al Hamed was the chief guest,Dubai tourism Director Mr Majid Al Marri launched the logo of IMFA. Ms Shaikha Al Mutawa , Director DTCM , Mr Mane Al Majid , Mr Abdul Aziz Al Shaikh,Emirati Movie Director Ms Hafza Al Mutawwa , Eminent Indian Director Siddique ( Body Guard Fame ) , Director Roshan Andrews , Director Blessy and tycoons from business industry gathered the ceremony. Mahi Golchin-Depala of Phars Film, Distributors for South Indian Language Titles across the Middle East described the event as "A welcome and much needed addition to the cinematic landscape of the UAE" as she was Honoured at the event on behalf of Phars Film's Founder & CEO Mr. Ahmad Golchin. The Icon awards went to: Iconic Youth Icon of the Year -- Unni Mukundan Menon Iconic Youth Icon of the Year (Female) -- Remya Nambeeshan Iconic Director of the Year -- Blessy Iconic Movie of the Year -- Sajeev (Pranayam) Iconic Music Director of the Year -- M. Jayachandran Iconic Male Singer of the Year -- Madhu Balakrishnan Iconic Female Singer of the Year -- Neha Iconic Cinematographer of the Year -- Madhu Ambat Iconic Producer of the Year -- Lucsam Sadanandam , Iconic Poster Designer - Gopan OLDMONKS
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SECOND EDITION AT ARMANI PAVILION BURJ KHALIFA
ON DECEMBER 2 2012
The International Malayalam Film Awards 2012 edition premiered on 2nd December at Armani Pavilion Eminent Directors Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Lal Jose, and eminent stars to received the awards on December 2nd, 2012. Dubai, December 2, 2012: The International Malayalam Film Awards, today announced the 2nd edition winners at the Armani Pavilion, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Celebrated director Addor Gopalakrishnan was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award and Prathap Pothen won the best actor for his outstanding performances in 22FK and Ayalum Njanum Thammil. Conducted in Dubai, the cinema hub of Middle East, International Malayalam Film Awards 2011 was held at Al Badia Golf Club on 2nd December 2011. This year, true its spirit, International Malayalam Film Awards again created history at the suave Armani Pavilion in the much esteemed Burj Khalifa. The International Malayalam Film Awards is an extravagant film awards exclusively for Malayalam films conducted on an international platform. With an attitude of class and excellence, the International Malayalam Film Awards recognize the work of Malayalam cinema in a new light and take it to greater altitudes. “International Malayalam Film Awards is a shift from the norms of society. With a belief of being original and unique, International Malayalam Film Awards moves along with the changing trends in the Malayalam cinema Industry. Over the previous 2 years, Malayalam cinema has become bolder with exciting scripts and innovative technicalities. All this combined with comparatively low-budgets, have all created a wave of curiosity among the viewers and kept them on the edge,” Sathar Al Karan, Chief Visionary Officer of International Malayalam Film Awards said. Seeing this paradigm shift from clichéd Malayalam movies, International Malayalam Film Awards recognizes the brains and talents that go behind creating these innovative and ground breaking evolution of movies. Majid Al Marri and Shaikha Al Mutawa, directors of the Dubai Tourism Department said, “We believe in premium events for Dubai and this event from its inception in 2011 has shown tremendous capability in that level. And the second edition turned out to be a grand success.” Dubai Studio City have been partnering with the event from day one in their endeavors to support Cinema and various making processes. International Malayalam Film Awards approach can be seen from the way it’s handled. A strict selection process that goes in getting the nominees itself is different, to the way the night is planned to the audience to the premium-ness and exclusivity maintains through the event, its way beyond the ordinary. To set a trend in the awards industry, International Malayalam Film Awards, works on an ‘invited only’ guest list of approximately 900 prominent people from various walks of life. Being an official dinner event by the Dubai Government and Dubai Tourism department, International Malayalam Film Awards delivered a niche networking audience along with the celebrities. The venue was highly lauded by the invite only event with some of the finest crowds of various nationalities. Foreign dignitaries and Ambassadors also attended the event along with some leading Investment bankers. In support with the Dubai Government, along with the Union day celebrations, Dubai witnessed a great evening that lives up to its diversity. The awards night also premiered ‘Dubai Art Exhibition’ showcasing a grand portrayal of select art at the Burj Khalifa steps. Awards Categories and Winners Iconic FIlm : Ayalum Njanum Thammil Iconic Director : Aashiq Abu - 22FK Iconic Male Actor : Prathap Pothen - Ayalum Njanum Thammil & 22FK Iconic Female Actor : Reema Kallingal - 22FK Iconic Screen Play - Bobby Sanjai - Ayalum Njanum Thammil Iconic Cinematography : Lokanathan - Ustad Hotel Iconic Music Director - Gopi sunder - Ustad hotel Iconic Lyricist - Anu - Thattathin Marayath Iconic Male Singer - Sachin - Thattathin Marayath Iconic Female Singer - Remya Nambeesan - Thattathin Marayath Iconic Editor - Vivek - 22FK Iconic Art Director - Biju Kumar - Ustad Hotel Iconic Poster Design - Ajay Menon – Papaya Iconic Short Film – M S Praveen, Charithram Life Time Achievement - Adoor Gopalakrishnan IMFA Honors - Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajeev Nath, Joshy
SECOND EDITION AT ARMANI BURJ KHALIFA
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