2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur

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2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur
NEIFF Manipur Logo.jpg
Festival poster
Opening film Mareibak Ningba Herachandra by Maipaksana Haorongbam
Closing filmAmateurs by Dhiraj Kashyap
Location Manipur, 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)
Website neiffman.org
North East India Film Festival, Manipur
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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.

Contents

Events

Official selections

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

Feature Films: Competition

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production state
Langdai Ama The JunctureBinoranjan OinamManipur
Oneness Priyakanta Laishram Manipur
Oitharei Help MeDinesh NaoremManipur
Una Una As It SeesIrel LuwangManipur
Sunita Ajit YumnamManipur
Laangoi EnclosureManoranjan LongjamManipur
AmateursDhiraj KashyapAssam
Baghjan Jaicheng Zxai DohutiaAssam
2nd NEIFF 2025 at Tanthapolis Cinema, Lamphel 2nd NEIFF 2025.jpg
2nd NEIFF 2025 at Tanthapolis Cinema, Lamphel

Non-Feature Films: Competition

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)Production state
The Legacy of 4 GenerationsThiyam DebendraManipur
Where is my HomeBhaskar Jyoti DasAssam

Feature Films: NEIFF Spectrum

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)
Mareibak Ningba Herachandra Herachandra, The PatriotMaipaksana Haorongbam
Khomlang Laman Mother's DebtOC Meira
Taru Tarubi Wholesome PurityHemanta Khuman
Thambal Leikhok Unique Sharong TypeKhoibam Homeshwori
Ashengba Eral One's Real AssetOC Meira
Yahouthengba Khoimu Latecomer BeeRakesh Naorem
Mityengdugi LamanDebt of the GazeHei Sanjit

Non-Feature Films: NEIFF Spectrum

Original titleEnglish titleDirector(s)
Aaini OnnaiMother's AffectionBishal Swargiary
Akangba Pee Dry Tears Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
The Silent PerformerHuidrom Rakesh Singh
Beyond Blast Saikhom Ratan
Athou Lichaa HeppiWahengbam Rajeshwori Devi
Biyallisar LaraliTeens of 1942Samiran Deka
ErolnungdagiFrom The DepthRakesh Moirangthem
The Unseen WallSatish M.
PeThe UmbrellaRakesh Moirangthem
LambiPathHajarimayum Roji
Panthougi LiklamFather's FootstepsRakesh Moirangthem

Awards and Winners

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

Feature Film

AwardFilmWinner's name(s)
Best Film Oitharei Director: Dinesh Naorem
Producer: Gibanlata Thokchom
Best DirectionAmateursDhiraj 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

AwardFilmWinner's name(s)
Best FilmWhere Is My HomeDirector: Bhaskar Jyoti Das
Producer: Samiran Deka
Special MentionThe Legacy of 4 GenerationsThiyam 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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