Addressing the audience, Lenin expressed his profound happiness to have been part of the grand jury of DBGYFF 2021. He recalled his close affinity to Don Bosco and DBICA since the early 1990s. He highlighted the mentoring role that DBICA has played in scores of successful media professionals in the industry today. His inspiring words instilled hope in the hearts of the young students.
Father Arokiam addressed the gathering and declared the award winners of DBGYFF 2021. He honoured the awardees from Chennai, India. “Gama” by Bagu Bagu won the first prize in the Category of “Jury Choice”; Thamizhvanan's music video “Take it easy” won the second prize.
Other patrons present were Father Ernest Rosario SDB, Director, DBICA; Father Rajkumar Mervyn SDB, Secretary, Don Bosco College; Sr. Josephine Anto FMA, Principal, Don Bosco College; and Father David Maria Selvam SDB, Vice Principal, Don Bosco College. They addressed the gathering and explained the Salesian mission of organizing a hope-filled film festival to connect youth through the film medium.
Then the award-winning films and selected nominations of the DBGYFF 2021 were screened. There was a rich sharing and interaction about the short films, animations and music videos screened.
Source: Don Bosco India
