Indian Animated Film CHYIMI Wins Best Director Award at NYSAF 2026

Indian animation film gained international recognition. This come after the animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at the New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF) 2026. This film was directed by Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta. Who is the senior police officer currently serving as Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Assam and Commissioner of Police Guwahati.

CHYIMI NYSAF 2026: Indian Animation Gains Global Recognition

This win of CHYIMI at NYSAF 2026 represented the major moment for Indian animation in international film festivals.

This New York Short Animation Festival is known for the showcasing innovative animated short films from across the world.

After the winning the Best Director NYSAF 2026 award places CHYIMI among globally recognized animated works.

This award celebrates the excellence in storytelling, creativity and artistic direction.

Dr Partha Sarathi Mahanta: Police Officer and Animation Director

The animated film CHYIMI was directed by Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta.

He is the who currently serving as Inspector General of Police in Assam and Commissioner of Police in Guwahati.

His achievement reflect the unique blend of public service and creative storytelling.

Through CHYIMI NYSAF 2026 Dr. Mahanta has showed how creative expression can emerge from diverse professional background.

New York Short Animation Festival 2026

The New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF) is an international event that celebrates creativity, originality and craftsmanship in the animated storytelling.

The filmmakers and animators from around the world participate in the festival by presenting their animated short films.

Winning the Best Director NYSAF 2026 award means that the CHYIMI stood out among numerous entries from different countries.

Such recognition not only honours artistic achievement but also strengthens the global reputation of emerging animation industries like that of India and the North-East region.

CHYIMI Film and the Power of Local Storytelling

According to Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta this success of the CHYIMI NYSAF 2026 demonstrates how animation can be communicate stories beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries.

This animated storytelling allows filmmakers to present ideas and experiences that resonate universally.

This film reflects narratives rooted in local culture and lived experiences, showing how regional stories from India can attract global audiences.

Question

Q. The animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at which international festival?

A. Cannes Film Festival
B. New York Short Animation Festival
C. Berlin International Film Festival
D. Sundance Film Festival