2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur

2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur
Festival poster
Opening filmMareibak Ningba Herachandra by Maipaksana Haorongbam
Closing filmAmateurs by Dhiraj Kashyap
LocationManipur, India
Founded2024
Hosted by
  • THOUNA
  • Film Forum Manipur
  • Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur
No. of films28
Festival dateOpening: 12 February 2025 (2025-02-12)
Closing: 16 February 2025 (2025-02-16)
Websiteneiffman.org

The 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur took place from 12 to 16 February, 2025 at Imphal and Kakching, Manipur.[1][2] The festival had screened 28 films from North East India.[3] It was organised by THOUNA in association with Film Forum Manipur and Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur.[4] A total of 15 feature and 13 non-feature films were screened at the festival.[5] The opening ceremony was held at City Convention Centre, followed by screening of the opening film Mareibak Ningba Herachandra.[6][7][8] The closing ceremony was held at Library and Information Centre, Kakching.

Events

  • Master classes
    • Alexander Leo Pou on 13th February 2025 (How To Pitch)
    • Romi Meitei on 13th February 2025 (Storytelling in Regional Cinema: Bringing Local Narratives to a Global Audience)
    • Makhonmani Mongsaba on 14th February 2025 (Planning, Budgeting, Scripting and Producing Films)
  • Open Forum on Marketing & Distribution 16th February 2025
    • Resource Person: Bryan Akoijam
    • Moderator: BC Khuman

Official selections

The following films have been selected in different categories.[9][10]

Feature Films: Competition

Original title English title Director(s) Production state
Langdai Ama The Juncture Binoranjan Oinam Manipur
Oneness Priyakanta Laishram Manipur
Oitharei Help Me Dinesh Naorem Manipur
Una Una As It Sees Irel Luwang Manipur
Sunita Ajit Yumnam Manipur
Laangoi Enclosure Manoranjan Longjam Manipur
Amateurs Dhiraj Kashyap Assam
Baghjan Jaicheng Jai Dohutia Assam

Non-Feature Films: Competition

Original title English title Director(s) Production state
The Legacy of 4 Generations Thiyam Debendra Manipur
Where is my Home Bhaskar Jyoti Das Assam

Feature Films: NEIFF Spectrum

Original title English title Director(s)
Mareibak Ningba Herachandra Herachandra, The Patriot Maipaksana Haorongbam
Khomlang Laman Mother's Debt OC Meira
Taru Tarubi Wholesome Purity Hemanta Khuman
Thambal Leikhok Unique Sharong Type Khoibam Homeshwori
Ashengba Eral One's Real Asset OC Meira
Yahouthengba Khoimu Latecomer Bee Rakesh Naorem
Mityengdugi Laman Debt of the Gaze Hei Sanjit

Non-Feature Films: NEIFF Spectrum

Original title English title Director(s)
Aaini Onnai Mother's Affection Bishal Swargiary
Akangba Pee Dry Tears Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
The Silent Performer Huidrom Rakesh Singh
Beyond Blast Saikhom Ratan
Athou Lichaa Heppi Wahengbam Rajeshwori Devi
Biyallisar Larali Teens of 1942 Samiran Deka
Erolnungdagi From The Depth Rakesh Moirangthem
The Unseen Wall Satish M.
Pe The Umbrella Rakesh Moirangthem
Lambi Path Hajarimayum Roji
Panthougi Liklam Father's Footsteps Rakesh Moirangthem

Awards and Winners

Source:[11][12][13][14]

Feature Film

Award Film Winner's name(s)
Best Film Oitharei Director: Dinesh Naorem
Producer: Gibanlata Thokchom
Best Direction Amateurs Dhiraj Kashyap
Best Cinematography Oitharei Joy Mekola
Best Screenplay Langdai Ama Binoranjan Oinam
Best Editing Laangoi Tarun Wang
Best Sound Baghjan Debajit Gayan
Special Jury Award Sunita Narmada Shougaijam
Special Mention Sunita Ajit Yumnam

Non-Feature film

Award Film Winner's name(s)
Best Film Where Is My Home Director: Bhaskar Jyoti Das
Producer: Samiran Deka
Special Mention The Legacy of 4 Generations Thiyam Debendra

References

  1. ^ Bit Irom. "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  3. ^ "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  4. ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  5. ^ Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  6. ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival starts in Imphal". Hornbill TV. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  7. ^ "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Film festival begins in Imphal". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  9. ^ Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Film festival begins in Imphal". The Print. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances". Northeast Today. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations". The Sentinel. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  13. ^ "NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards". Syllad. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  14. ^ Bit Irom. "Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
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