Aligarh: Noted film director Imtiaz Ali recently gave away the prizes at the valedictory function of three-day National Film Festival of short films and documentaries titled "Fimsaaz-2010" at the Kennedy Hall Auditorium, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

More than 80 short films and documentaries were screened during the film festival. Mr. Mukhlis Ahmad Secretary of the Film Club said the film festival has received more than 60 local entries of short films and documentaries produced by the students of AMU itself.

Dr. Shakeel Samdani, Coordinator, General Education Centre said that the film club was established in 1974 at AMU to promote creative skills among students.

Dr. Mohammad Kaleemullah, President of the Film Club said that film editor Mr. Faisal Riaz and eminent documentary filmmaker Mr. Narendra Joshi participated as judges at the festival.

Mr. K. Ramamohan Rao, District Magistrate of Aligarh also graced the valedictory function as the guest of honour.

At the national level, the award of best dialogues was given for "Beyond Boundaries". Himanshu Gautam was awarded best screenplay for 'Let's Have Coffee', Mr. M. Balaji received the award for best editing and Mr. Tanveer Meer for best cinematography for 'Mob Anthem'.

A large number of students and teachers participated in the prize distribution function. DSW, Prof. Ainul Haque also gave away the prizes.