2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival

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2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival
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Festival poster
Opening film Ishanou by Aribam Syam Sharma
Closing film Boong by Lakshmipriya Devi
Location Imphal, Manipur, India
Founded2022
Hosted by
  • Manipur State Film Development Society
  • Manipur State Film & Television Institute
No. of films53
Festival dateOpening: 6 February 2025 (2025-2-6)
Closing: 9 February 2025 (2025-2-9)
Website eiiff.org
Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival
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The 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival took place from 6 to 9 February, 2025 at Imphal, Manipur. [1] The festival had screened 53 films from India and abroad, spread across four venues in Imphal (Manipur State Film Development Society, Chandrakriti Auditorium, Tanthapolis Cinema and Kumecs Cinema). [2] [3] The opening and closing ceremonies were held at City Convention Centre, Palace Compound. [4] There was also a competition in two sections - fiction and non-fiction. 11 feature films, which include seven international films and four Indian films, including one Manipuri film, competed in the fiction category. [5]

Contents

Events

Source: [6] [7]

Panelists
Laishram Sanatomba, Haobijam Shantiprabha and Laimayum Surjakanta, moderated by Wahengbam Lalpal
Panelists
Amar Mayanglambam, Soma Laishram and Bala Hijam, moderated by Sonia Sorengsangbam
Panelists
Kivini Shohe, Pradip Kurbah and Borun Thokchom, moderated by Moji Riba
Panelists
Kangabam Tomba, R.K. Hemabati and Thongam Thoithoi, moderated by Kharibam Yaiphaba

Jury

International Competition: Fiction Jury

International Competition: Non-Fiction Jury

Eikhoigi Pitch: Fiction Jury

Eikhoigi Pitch: Non-Fiction Jury

Official selections

The following films have been selected in different categories. [8] [9] All That Breathes and Yairipok Thambalnu made to the official selections and screening schedules were notified, but were not screened at the festival. [10]

International Competition: Fiction

Highlighted title indicates award winner
Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production countrie(s)
Village Rockstars 2 Rima Das India
Boong Lakshmipriya DeviIndia
မ MA - Cry of Silence The Maw NaingMyanmar
Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc Cu Li Never Cries Phạm Ngọc LânVietnam, Singapore, France, Philippines, Norway
Ullozhukku Undercurrent Christo Tomy India
Hangman VihaanIndia
Nelum Kuluna Tentigo Ilango RamSri Lanka
Айқай Scream Kenzhebek ShaikakovKazakhastan
Yakshanba SundayShokir KholikovUzbekistan
Buelwa An OfferingCharmi ChhedaBhutan
गाउँ आएको बाटो A Road to a Village Nabin Subba Nepal

International Competition: Non-Fiction

Highlighted title indicates award winner
Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production countrie(s)
ढोरपाटन No Winter Holidays Rajan Kathet & Sunir PandeyNepal, South Korea, Romania
Where We Used to Sleep Matthäus WörleGermany
তৃতীয় ভুবন Beyond Boundaries Sankhajit Biswas & Biswajit MitraAustralia, India
And, Towards Happy Alleys Sreemoyee SinghIran
Andro Dreams Meena Longjam India
Agent of Happiness Arun Bhattarai & Dorottya ZurbóBhutan, Hungary
Bhangaar ObsoleteSumira RoyIndia
Against the Tide Sarvnik KaurIndia, France
Turtle Walker Taira MalaneyIndia, United States
Ukjent Landskap A New Kind of Wilderness Silje Evensmo JacobsenNorway

North-East Currents

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production North East Indian State
Ka Chithi The LettersSimi KhongtiangMeghalaya
Puinau PuidaaStepmotherKachangthai GonmeiManipur
Tara: The Lost Star Samten Bhutia Sikkim
Bibo Binanao My Three Sisters Kenny Deori Basumatary Assam
Indian Women AtlasSunil DhankherManipur
Ade (On a Sunday) Theja Rio Nagaland
Karken Nending LoderArunachal Pradesh
Chanchisoa ExpectationElvachisa Ch. Sangma & Dipankar DasMeghalaya
An Unknown Summer Bhaskar Jyoti DasAssam
Delusional Decays Tushar NongthombamManipur
Aaini OnnaiMother's AffectionBishal SwargiaryAssam

World Lenses

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production countrie(s)
Father's Footsteps Mohamad W. AliSyria, India
Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know... Chidananda S. NaikIndia
Putulnama Dolls Don’t DieRanajit RayIndia
Čovjek koji nije mogao šutjeti The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent Nebojša Slijepčević France, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria

Remastered: The Light of Manipuri Cinema

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Genre
Ishanou The Chosen One Aribam Syam Sharma Fiction
Sanakeithel Golden MarketM.A. SinghFiction
Chatledo Eidi Gone With A Heavy Heart Makhonmani Mongsaba Fiction

Eikhoigi Montage

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Genre
Swaha In the Name of FireAbhilash SharmaFiction
Kherwal Uttam KamatiFiction
Appuram The Other SideIndu LakshmiFiction
Adim PrimitiveAmitabha ChaterjiFiction
The Secrets of Radha Subarna ThapaFiction
Manikbabur Megh The Cloud and the Man Abhinandan Banerjee Fiction
In God We TrustUma VangalNon Fiction
Teere Bendho Na.. Unanchored..Niranjan Kumar KujurFiction
Path Pradip Kurbah Shorts

Manipur Matinée

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Genre
Oneness Priyakanta Laishram Fiction
Sunita Ajit YumnamFiction
Laangoi EnclosureManoranjan LongjamFiction
Langdai Ama The JunctureBinoranjan OinamFiction
Una Una As It SeesIrel LuwangFiction

Awards and Winners

Source: [11] [12]

AwardFilmDirector(s)
Best Fiction: International Competition MA - Cry of Silence The Maw Naing
Best Non-Fiction: International Competition Agent of Happiness Arun Bhattarai & Dorottya Zurbó
FIPRESCI Award Where We Used to Sleep Matthäus Wörle
Special Jury Award Yakshanba Shokir Kholikov

Eikhoigi Pitch Awards

AwardFilmDirector(s)
Best Pitch - FictionThe Scent of the Ripening FieldAlexander Leo Pou
Best Pitch - Non-FictionBedabati's SongsBorun Thokchom
Most Promising Project - Fiction or Non-FictionThe Scent of MotherPramoda Nandeibam
Emerging Talent - Non-FictionEche Tombi - The Brewer of AndroAndy Tourangbam & Thokchom Nelson
Emerging Talent - FictionKhei-Hea (Night & Day)Ashok Veilou

References

  1. ↑ "Imphal readies for 2nd Eikhoigi Film Festival from Feb 6; to host 57 films, cultural events". The Assam Tribune.
  2. ↑ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Screening Schedule" (PDF). eiiff.org.
  3. ↑ "Manipur set to host 2nd International Film Festival, showcasing 57 films across four venues". India Today NE.
  4. ↑ Bikash Singh. "Amid unrest, Manipur hosts 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival". The Economic Times. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Imphal set to host Intl Film Fest". The Sangai Express.
  6. ↑ "EIIFF Industry Engagement Events Schedule v1" (PDF). eiiff.org. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Murtaza Ali Khan. "EIIFF 2025: Cinema Sparks Change in Manipur". www.transcontinentaltimes.com. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Film festival relief for conflict-scarred Manipur". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Manipur: Second Edition Of Imphal International Film Festival To Be Held In February". The Sentinel.
  10. ↑ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection List" (PDF). eiiff.org.
  11. ↑ "Film Fest concludes". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "EIIFF Newsletter Day5 Winners v2" (PDF). eiiff.org. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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