AWANTIPORA, Oct. 15 -- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC) at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a national-level film festival on Thursday, with the university's short film 'Deception', directed by Afnan Manzoor, winning the best film award.
A total of 27 short films and documentaries were screened, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students from different states.
'Compulsion' from Amar Singh College secured the second award, while 'Bindiya' from the Central University of Haryana won the third award. 'Lemonade', produced by DJMC IUST, received a special jury mention.
The jury comprised Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, Cen...