{"id":39422,"date":"2026-02-10T20:24:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talksofcity.com\/?p=39422"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:54:08","slug":"mayilaa-nominated-for-netpac-award-at-iffr-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talksofcity.com\/?p=39422","title":{"rendered":"Mayilaa Nominated for NETPAC Award at IFFR 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rotterdam, February 2026 \u2014 Mayilaa, directed by Semmalar Annam and produced by Newton Cinema, has been nominated for the NETPAC Award at the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), where the film had its world premiere earlier this month. The NETPAC Award, presented by the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema, recognizes outstanding Asian films that reflect creativity, cultural depth, and cinematic excellence.
The film presents an intimate and grounded portrayal of a young working woman\u2019s journey toward dignity and independence, and received strong appreciation from festival audiences at its Rotterdam screening. The nomination marks an important milestone in the film\u2019s international festival journey.
Mayilaa is presented by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith and produced by Newton Cinema, founded by Anto Chittilappally.
The film stars P. Melody Dorcas in the lead role, with V. Shudar Kodi playing a central supporting character. The technical crew includes cinematographer Vinoth Janakiraman, editor A. Sreekar Prasad, music composer Nandhan Kalaivanan, sound designer Anand Krishnamoorthi, and sync sound recordist Amrith Shankar.
Director Semmalar Annam said, \u201cThis NETPAC nomination is a meaningful recognition for our entire team. We made Mayilaa with deep care and honesty, and it is encouraging to see the film being acknowledged at IFFR.\u201d
Anto Chittilappally, founder of Newton Cinema, said, \u201cFrom the world premiere at Rotterdam to this nomination, the journey of Mayilaa has been very rewarding. It is a proud moment for us and for everyone who worked on the film.\u201d
Filmmaker Pa. Ranjith, who presents the film, said, \u201cMayilaa is a socially rooted and emotionally sincere film. It is important that such voices reach international platforms, and this nomination is well deserved.\u201d
In a joint note, the cast and crew shared, \u201cWe are grateful and encouraged by the NETPAC nomination. The response at the world premiere and this recognition mean a lot to all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayilaa will continue its festival run with further international screenings in the coming months.
About Newton Cinema
Newton Cinema is an international production house supporting meaningful storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on emerging filmmakers, it produces films that connect globally while reflecting local realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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