Felicitation of cinematic talents
The first ever biannual film festival organised by Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Private Limited, titled ‘Hiru Golden Film Awards’ to felicitate Sri Lankan cinematic creations will be held in October. Almost 30 awards including Best Director, Best Film, Best Actor and popular awards like Popular Actor, Actress and film will be given away on films that were screened during the year 2012 and 2013. The awards will be selected from 30 films and awards will be presented for 100 short films made in Sri Lanka.
The festival is to follow international film festival format where the film festival is not limited to just one day but for several. ‘Road to Festival’ a series of television programmes featuring nominated films will be telecast on Hiru TV. The first festival will be held at 6 pm on October 25 at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.