Manipuri Film “Boong” Shines at 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa
Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut feature film, Boong, captivated audiences today at the prestigious 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The film, a groundbreaking achievement for Manipur, is the sole Manipuri entry competing in the Best Debut Director of Indian Film category.
Manipur Film Students Attend 55th IFFI, Share Experiences of Global Cinema Exposure
Ten aspiring filmmakers from Manipur made their mark at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa from November 20-28, 2024. These students, enrolled in various film studies courses, were selected and sent as student delegates from their home state to participate in this prestigious international event.
Four of the 10 students shared their enriching experiences at the festival, which showcased a diverse range of films, workshops, and masterclasses by global industry leaders. Speaking about their journey, the delegates expressed how the event broadened their cinematic perspectives and offered insights into global filmmaking trends.
Monish Yengkhom: Manipur’s Lone Representative Among IFFI’s 100 Creative Minds of Tomorrow Discusses Selection Process, Insights, and Support for Aspiring Filmmakers
Monish Yengkhom, the sole individual from Manipur chosen among the 55th International Film Festival of India’s prestigious 100 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, shares his journey of selection, the invaluable knowledge he gained, and the crucial support needed to empower more filmmakers in creating high-quality cinema, in an exclusive conversation with NewsPint at IFFI Goa.
Anupam Kher Inspires at IFFI 2024 with Masterclass on Embracing ‘The Power of Failure
Oinam Gautam Singh Encourages Manipuri Filmmakers to Engage in Discussions to Enhance Their Films At IFFI 2024.
Actor Thotreiso Keishing Reflects on the Significance of IFFI Goa as a State Delegate from Manipur
Thotreiso Keishing, an actor and singer from the Tangkhul community, represents Manipur as a state delegate at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Sharing his thoughts, Keishing highlights the importance of the festival and the valuable insights and experiences he has gained from attending Asia’s largest film festival.
IFFI Goa Jury from Manipur Ronel Haobam Gives His Insights to Improve Manipuri Cinema at IFFI Goa
National award-winning filmmaker Ronel Haobam who served as one of the juries for the Non-Feature Film Indian Panorama gave insights on the current situation of Manipur films and ways to improve films to compete in festivals like IFFI.
IFFI Goa: Borun Thokchom Says We Should Turn Challenges into Meaningful Films
National award-winning filmmaker Borun Thokchom, a jury member for the International Cinema Selection Committee at the 55th International Film Festival of India—the largest film festival in Asia—opines that filmmakers should transform frustrations and challenges into the art form of cinema. Given the difficulties faced in Manipur, Borun urged filmmakers to channel their emotions into meaningful films that express their realities and compete on global platforms like IFFI.
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant officially inaugurated the Indian Panorama section at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Marking the occasion, actor and director Randeep Hooda walked the red carpet with the cast of his debut directorial, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The film was selected as the opening feature for the prestigious Indian Panorama section, setting the tone for this year’s celebration of Indian cinema.
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Randeep Hooda, making his directorial debut with Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, walked the red carpet alongside the film’s cast as it premiered in the Indian Panorama section at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), currently underway in Goa.
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Local leaders have criticized Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s handling of the violence in Manipur. Highlighting the recent incidents in Jiribam, Chongtham Iboyaima, President of the Keishampat Thiyam Leikai Development Committee, urged the Chief Minister to take decisive action. He called on CM Biren to travel to Delhi and initiate efforts to crack down on Kuki militants responsible for the killings. Iboyaima stressed that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah fail to respond, the Chief Minister should take a bold stand and resign from the BJP in protest.
Why hasn’t the government found a solution even after one and a half years? Awangbow Newmai responds.
Awangbow Newmai, President of the Naga People’s Front Manipur Unit and a minister in the Manipur government, strongly condemned the recent attacks on the residences of Manipur Ministers and MLAs.
