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In the first edition, JIAFF received 229 films from 21 countries 58 films nominated for screening

The first "PICASSO JAIPUR INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVA-JIAFF-2011" presented by PICASSO ANIMATION COLLEGE, Jaipur. In its opening year, JIAFF received an overwhelming response till last date with over 229 animation films from 21 countries (including India, Russia, Canada, U.K., Australia, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland etc.) across the globe. Out of the films received by JIAFF 58 films (including: 24 foreign films, 13 Indian films and 7 films from Rajasthan) have been selected/nominated for the screening in JIAFF 2011. Some of the films being screened at JIAFF are, 10 films of Animation Society of India, one film each of Ms. Kamini Kaushal (Registaan Ka Jahaz) & Mr. Rammohan (The White Elephant), noted filmmaker Mr. Govind Nihlani's film "Kamlu" which is based on Rajasthan  and Mr. Nishit Takia's film "Dehli Safari". Today JIAFF declared the names of all these films enlisted.  JIAFF is being organized on 12 & 13 October, 2011 in Jaipur, India

As mentioned above, JIAFF has received 34 films from Rajasthan. Following are the names of the films selected from Rajasthan: "Darna Jaruri Hai", "Out of Order", "The Unexpected", "Masha", "L.O.C", "An.i.mator : What To Do After 10+2" & "Trees The Reason for Life". List of selected film is enclosed. The same is available at http://www.jaffindia.org/.

As per the rules & regulations of Information & Broadcasting Ministry, list of selected films is sent to the ministry for vital procedure.

The inaugural ceremony is scheduled on 12Th October 2011 from 10 AM to 12 PM at EP, Emerald Cinema Hall (Entertainment Paradise). Afterwards, film screening, workshop & seminars, will be held at Film Bhawan Auditorium, JLN Road, Jaipur on 12Th & 13Th October.

In the first edition of JIAFF, 10 awards will be presented i.e. Best Animation, Best Animated Film, Best 2D, Best 3D, Best VFX, Best Sound Track, Best Modeling & Texture, Best Lighting & Compositing, Best Student Film & Best Critic Film.

Registrations open for delegates & workshop/seminar. For further information visit us at http://www.jaffindia.org/.