FTII student Chidanand Naik's film "SUNFLOWERS WERE FIRST ONES TO KNOW" earns a spot in the competitive 'La Cinef' section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The story of an elderly woman's act disrupting a village community resonates among 18 selected shorts. Naik's film, the lone Indian entry, highlights FTII's commitment to nurturing cinematic talent on a global stage.