Entertainment Report :
In August, the Ministry of Information notified the filmmakers to submit their works from previous years for the National Film Awards 2020. The submission deadline ended on September 19
at 5:00pm. This year, only 27 films were submitted within the deadline, out of which 14 are full-length feature films, 7 short films and 6 documentaries. This year’s submission marks the lowest
submission of films in recent years. In 2019, a total of 43 films were submitted.
The 14 full-length feature films submitted for the award are Bir, Shahenshah, Gor, Ekjon Mohan Neta, Holudboni, Unoponchash Batash, Gondi, Rupsha Nodir Baanke, Aamar Maa, Chol Jai,Hridoy Jure, Bishwoshundori etc.
Due to corona pandemic, filmmakers were doubtful about the theatrical release of new films. Moreover, the theatres were closed for a really long time because of the Coronavirus waves. Even though the number of theatrical releases was significantly low in 2020, there were a good number of films released on OTT platforms.
The National Film Awards are given in 28 categories – lifetime achievement, best film, best short film, best documentary, best film director, best actor (leading), best actress (leading), best actor (leading), best actress (supporting), best actor-actress (antagonist), best actor-actress (comedy), best child artist, a special award in the child artist category, best music director, best choreographer, best singer, best singer, best lyricist, best composer, best storyteller, best screenwriter, best dialogue writer, best editor, best art director, best cinematographer, best photographer, best costume designer, and best decorator.
