‘Into the Manhole’ Wins Multiple Accolades

Into the Manhole - Laval Virtual Awards 2026
The project received the Laval Virtual Award 2026 for the category “XR for a Cause”


Awards:

FICCI BAF Award 2025 for Best XR Short Film, India

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Shiva Teja (Techincal Director) & Ananda (Sound Designer) receiving the FICCI Award 2025


Grand Prix Réalité Virtuelle at Courant3D 2025, France

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Jayesh receiving the Grand Prix Réalité Virtuelle at Courant3D 2025
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‘Into the Manhole’ being presented at Courant3D 2025


Laval Virtual Award 2026 for the category “XR for a Cause”, France

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The directors, Abhishek & Jayesh receiving the Laval Virtual Award 2026
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‘Into the Manhole’ being presented at Laval Virtual 2026, at the #Expeirience track


Official Selections:

  • Official Selection at Courant3D 2025, France
  • Official Invitation at First Films Fest 2026, India
  • Official Selection at Laval Virtual Experiences 2026, France
  • Official Invitation at Busan International Short Film Festival 2026, South Korea


Into the Manhole - BISFF2026
Shiva Teja & Ananda presented the project at Busan International Short Film Festival 2026 in South Korea