WICA is happy to announce their first ever “WICA Awards of Excellence”
We wish to honour WICA members for the excellent work in the field of Cinematography.
All the WICA members are requested to come forward and participate in this grand WICA Awards event and make this successful. WICA member can nominate their Films / Shows for their Excellence in
Cinematography.
The following are the categories member can nominate for:

1. Feature Films HINDI (Big Budget Above Rs.25 Cr.)
2. Feature Films HINDI (Low Budget Below Rs.25 Cr.)
   & Feature Films Regional (Any Language)
3. TV Shows Fiction (Hindi)
4. TV Shows Fiction (Regional)
5. TV Non-Fiction /Reality Shows (Hindi)
6. TV Non-Fiction /Reality Shows (Regional)
7. Web Series
8. Music Videos
9. Advertising Films
10. Documentary/Short Film
    The Juries would choose the best from each Category …
    The WINNERS will be awarded with a Trophy.
    Crew / Team (max 2) from winning DOPs will also be honoured with a
    Certificate / Medal…
    Note: Crew means Lighting Assistants, Focus Puller, Camera Operátor, Colourist and they should
    also be WICA members with updated yearly subscription.
    Applicant DOP will mention his/her two Crew Members in the Column whoever they wish to.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• DOPs who are WICA Members can only apply.
• It is a mandatory that Members have updated their WICA yearly
  subscriptions till date.
• The Films / TV shows /Web Series / Music Video /Web Series
  Censored /Released/ Aired/Broadcasted/Streamed Between
  1st Jan 2023 and 31st Dec 2024 are only to be considered
  (2 Calendar Years)
• Date for submitting Nomination Forms:
  From Friday, 2nd May 2025 till Saturday 14th June, 2025 17.00 Hrs
• A non-refundable Application Processing Fee of Rs. 1000/- with
  each Nomination Form to be paid in WICA office by Cheque / QR
  Code / Credit Card / NEFT.
• One can nominate for multiple projects but each one separately.
• All applicants should submit their project work in the best of its
  quality in a Hard Disk or Pen Drive or share the Link for viewing
  before 14th June 2025 before 17.00 Hrs at WICA office.
  For any queries, please contact WICA office: 89286 27770 / 89286 27094

Submitting Nomination Forms:

1. Member can download the Nomination Form from WICA website, fil the required
   Columns, Scan and Mail it on wicaofffice@yahoo.com or email.wica@gmail.com
2. Member can download the Nomination Form from WICA website, or collect the same
   from WICA office, fil the required columns and send the physical copy by hand to
   WICA Office.
   Paying Processing Fee:
3. Crossed Cheque in the name of: WESTERN INDIA CINEMATOGRAPHER’S
   ASSOCIATION
4. Credit Card at WICA Office
5. NEFT: Bank Details:
   Account Name: Western India Cinematographer’s Association
   A/C No. 916010033927467 / IFSC Code: UTIB0002776
6. BANK: AXIS BANK LTD. Marigold Apts, New Link Rd Andheri West Mumbai.
   QR CODE: FOR UPI PAYMENTS Provided in the attachment