2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur
Appearance
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Opening film | Mareibak Ningba Herachandra by Maipaksana Haorongbam |
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Closing film | Amateurs by Dhiraj Kashyap |
Location | Manipur, India |
Founded | 2024 |
Hosted by |
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No. of films | 28 |
Festival date | Opening: 12 February 2025 Closing: 16 February 2025 |
Website | neiffman |
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
[edit]- Master classes
- Alexander Leo Pou on 13th February 2025 (Topic: How To Pitch)
- Romi Meitei on 13th February 2025
- Makhonmani Mongsaba on 14th February 2025
- Open Forum on Marketing & Distribution 16th February 2025
- Resource Person: Bryan Akoijam
- Moderator: BC Khuman
Official selections
[edit]The following films have been selected in different categories.[9][10]
Feature Films: Competition
[edit]Original title | English title | Director(s) | Production state |
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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 Zxai Dohutia | Assam |

Non-Feature Films: Competition
[edit]Original title | English title | Director(s) | Production state |
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The Legacy of 4 Generations | Thiyam Debendra | Manipur | |
Where is my Home | Bhaskar Jyoti Das | Assam |
Feature Films: NEIFF Spectrum
[edit]Original title | English title | Director(s) |
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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
[edit]Original title | English title | Director(s) |
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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 | Stories of Freedom, 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
[edit]Feature Film
[edit]Award | Film | Winner's name(s) |
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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
[edit]Award | Film | Winner's name(s) |
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Best Film | Where Is My Home | Director: Bhaskar Jyoti Das Producer: Samiran Deka |
Special Mention | The Legacy of 4 Generations | Thiyam Debendra |
References
[edit]- ^ Bit Irom. "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival starts in Imphal". Hornbill TV. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Film festival begins in Imphal". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Film festival begins in Imphal". The Print. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances". Northeast Today. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations". The Sentinel. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards". Syllad. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Bit Irom. "Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 18 February 2025.