‘Into the Manhole’ Wins Multiple Accolades

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

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Awards:

FICCI BAF Award 2025
for Best XR Short Film, India

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

Grand Prix Réalité Virtuelle
at Courant3D 2025, France

‘Into the Manhole’ was presented at Courant3D 2025 in the Compétition Réalité Virtuelle section

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

The directors, Abhishek & Jayesh receiving the Laval Virtual Award 2026

‘Into the Manhole’ was presented at Laval Virtual 2026 in the #Expeirience section

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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

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

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