The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) will award the best web series on OTT platforms at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which will be held between November 20 and 28 in Goa this year.
The new award category was announced by I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday. He said that the award will be given annually starting this year to an original web series on an OTT platform, originally shot and available in an Indian language.
“Delighted to announce the BEST WEB SERIES AWARD @IFFIGoa to be presented to an exceptional web series for its artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess and overall impact. India is filled with exceptional talent; I encourage you to tell the story of a rising and aspirational New India – ready to lead the world, with a billion dreams and a billion untold stories,” Thakur tweeted.
The Award will be given to an original web series on an OTT platform, originally shot and available in an Indian language.
The Award aims to incentivise and create investment opportunities in India’s OTT sector, encourage content in Indian languages, recognise exceptional talent and foster growth & innovation of the OTT industry. Beginning this year at the 54th International Film Festival of India, the award will be presented annually