Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Blitzkrieg 2026: The Boy with White Skin screened at KC College’s International Film Festival
KC College hosted the third edition of its International Film Festival called Blitzkrieg 2026.
The Indian Express was the media partner for the event.
The festival featured a variety of short films that explored different themes and stories.
One of the main films shown was The Boy With The White Skin by filmmaker Simon Pranay.
This French short film is hoping to be nominated for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category.
The film is set in the gold mines of West Africa and talks about superstition, survival, and community.
The festival turned the college campus into a lively place for celebrating cinema.
KC College launched the third edition of Blitzkrieg, its International Film Festival, on January 29.
The Indian Express was the media partner for the event.
The festival featured a curated lineup of short films exploring diverse themes and innovative storytelling.
The Boy With The White Skin by filmmaker Simon Pranay was a highlight of the festival.
The film is a contender for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category.
- Who
- KC College, The Indian Express, Filmmaker Simon Pranay
- What
- Blitzkrieg 2026 International Film Festival
- When
- January 29
- Where
- KC College
- Why
- To celebrate diverse themes, bold narratives, and innovative storytelling
- Event
- Blitzkrieg 2026
- Location
- KC College
- Media Partner
- The Indian Express
- Film
- The Boy With The White Skin
- Filmmaker
- Simon Pranay
- Film Category
- Live Action Short Film
- Film Setting
- Gold mines of West Africa
- Themes
- Superstition, survival, community