Director Pranav Bhojwani
Director Pranav Bhojwani's internationally acclaimed short film "Night Shift" has been nominated for Best Drama Shot at the prestigious International Motor Film Awards 2025, the world's leading celebration of automotive cinema. This ten-minute action-comedy became the first Hollywood production to feature cars like the LaFerrari Aperta, earning a series of international awards across three continents and establishing the twenty-five-year-old filmmaker as one of the industry's most compelling figures.
The nomination places "Night Shift" in an elite line-up alongside cinematic heavyweights, including F1: The Movie and Mission Impossible, both competing in the Best Drama Feature category.
For Bhojwani and his creative team, this recognition marks a defining milestone in their journey, as this International Motor Film Awards becomes their 12th official nomination across the world. From London and Tokyo to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and New York, the film has resonated across continents. The moment "Night Shift" lit up the TCL Chinese Theatre screen, automotive filmmaking entered uncharted territory. These accolades have further cemented "Night Shift's" reputation as a breakthrough in the automotive storytelling genre.
Blending high-stakes drama with cinematic innovation, "Night Shift" has earned critical acclaim for its fresh perspective on automotive narratives. The film's global momentum showcases Pranav Bhojwani's creative vision in transforming a niche subject into a universally compelling cinematic experience.
The winners of the International Motor Film Awards 2025 will be announced on October 2, 2025, at the historic Alexandra Palace in London, UK. The event is set to bring together filmmakers, industry leaders, and motorsport icons from across the globe to honor the finest works in the genre.
Speaking about the recognition, Bhojwani expressed, "To be nominated alongside such productions as F1: The Movie and Mission Impossible is not only humbling but also an indicator of the power of innovative storytelling in automotive cinema. Our team poured their hearts into this project, and this acknowledgment on a global stage is incredibly rewarding."
With this nomination, Pranav Bhojwani continues his trajectory as a rising voice in international cinema, with "Night Shift" standing as both a creative achievement and a symbol of cross-cultural storytelling excellence.
