Prasoon Pandey, Director and Co-founder of Corcoise Films, is recognised for his contribution to several well-known commercials in India

Prakash Varma, Director and Co-founder of Nirvana Films, has directed several well-known advertising campaigns in India

Ayappa, Director and Co-founder of Early Man Film, is recognised for his distinctive directing style, marked by unconventional casting, satirical humour, and a strong visual sensibility

Amit Sharma, Director and Co-founder of Chrome Pictures, is known for films that explore social themes and aim to initiate dialogue

Abhinay Deo, a Mumbai-born filmmaker, is recognised for his storytelling approach that combines emotional depth with a strong visual style

Vinil Mathew, Co-founder and Director at Breathless Films, is known for storytelling that draws on human insight and emotional connection

Vivek Kakkad, Director and Founder of The Pack Films, is recognised for a distinctive visual style that blends wit with a strong aesthetic sense

Shashanka Chaturvedi (Bob), Director and Co-founder of Good Morning Films, is known for creating visuals with a strong sense of emotion and audience connection

Ram Madhvani, Founder and Director at Equinox Films, has directed several well-known commercials in India’s advertising industry

Rajesh Krishnan, Founder and Director at Soda Films, is noted for his work in humour-led commercials within Indian advertising

Suresh Eriyat, Founder and Creative Director of Studio Eeksaurus, is recognised for his contributions to animation and its use in Indian advertising