(The Gist of PIB) 66th National Film Awards for 2018

(The Gist of PIB) 66th National Film Awards for 2018
[AUGUST-2019]

It was established in 1954
It was awarded for Excellence in cinematic achievements for Indian cinema.
Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), a body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, administers the award.
The selections of awards are made by an independent and impartial jury consisting of eminent filmmakers and film personalities, which is appointed by the DFF.
Every year, the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards.

The makers of a film, and particularly the director, should be Indian nationals.
Films entering the competition should be produced in India, and in case of co-production involving a foreign entity, they have to fulfil certain conditions to qualify.
It is Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country i.e. a film should be certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between 1 January and 31 December.
The National Film Awards are presented in two main categories: Feature Films and Non-Feature Films.
A lifetime achievement award, named after the father of Indian cinema Dadasaheb Phalke, is awarded to a film personality for outstanding contribution to the Indian Cinema.
All the award winners are awarded with a Medallion, cash prize and a certificate of merit.