- Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) organized the 18th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) from 18 February to 25 February, 2021.
During the scheduled screening:
Opening Film: THE GIRL WITH A BRACELET (France) – Locarno Film Festival (nominee)
Closing Film: I WAS, I AM, I WILL BE – Germany
The film festival was participated by 53 countries, where 91 films were screened, including 37 worldwide language and 10 Indian language films.
Awards:
Best Tamil Feature Film Award: Endravadhu Oru Naal, Directed by- Vetri Duraiswamy
Second Best Tamil Feature Film: Chiyangal, Directed by- Vaigarai Balan
Special Jury Award: Cinematographer Shanmuga Sundaram, for film ‘Endravadhu Oru Naal’
Special Mention Certificate: Actress Aishwarya Rajesh, for her role in the film ‘Ka Pae Ranasingam’