The correct answer is: a) Sikkimese cinema.
The Sikkim State Film Awards are given annually to recognize excellence in Sikkimese cinema. The awards were instituted in 2004 by the Government of Sikkim to promote and encourage the growth of the film industry in the state. The awards are given in a number of categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor/Actress.
The awards are judged by a panel of experts from the film industry. The winners are announced at a gala ceremony held in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
The Sikkim State Film Awards are a prestigious event in the Sikkimese film industry. They are a recognition of the hard work and talent of the filmmakers in the state. The awards also help to promote Sikkimese cinema to a wider audience.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option (b), Bollywood films shot in Sikkim, is incorrect because the Sikkim State Film Awards recognize excellence in Sikkimese cinema, not Bollywood films.
- Option (c), documentaries about Sikkim, is incorrect because the Sikkim State Film Awards recognize excellence in Sikkimese cinema, not documentaries.
- Option (d), international films, is incorrect because the Sikkim State Film Awards recognize excellence in Sikkimese cinema, not international films.