Young film enthusiasts came together at iLEAD-O-Scope 2.0, a youth film competition-cum-festival, in association with The Telegraph, on the iLead campus on January 16 and 17. Supported by Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival and Incredible India, the latest edition of the competition revolved around the theme Little India: Tales of Indians. Twenty-four films were shortlisted from 70 entries from around the country and screened in the college auditorium over two days. The inaugural film — A Martyr, A Survivor, directed by iLead student Anushree Pradhan — paid tribute to the Indian Army, winning the hearts of not only the audience but also the jury. It earned the title of the Best Story of Little India.

“iLEAD-O-Scope is an attempt to tap into the creative energy of the youth. Through this year’s theme, we wanted the youth to rediscover their roots and explore Indianness in their lives. We have received a lot of entries this time, from Calcutta and beyond,” said Pradip Chopra (left), chairman, iLead.

Pictures: Arnab Mondal and B. Halder