Manipur to host National Tribal Film Festival from November 12
The four-day event in Imphal will feature more than 28 films from various tribal regions including Northeast India, Ladakh and Jharkhand.
Manipur will host the second edition of the National Tribal Film Festival, Tribal Frames Manipur 2026, from November 12 to 15, according to NENow.
The festival will be held at the Palace Auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal. It features more than 28 films from Northeast India, Ladakh, Jharkhand and other tribal regions.
The Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, through the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), is organising the event in collaboration with the MSFDS and with support from the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Screenings will include feature films, documentaries and short films.
R Rang Peter, Director of the Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, said the festival would include filmmaker interactions, masterclasses, panel discussions and the Tribal Lens Photography Exhibition. He added that the government is committed to ensuring inclusive participation.
A pre-festival filmmaking workshop for 20 young participants from Manipur's six hill districts will run from November 10 to 12. Additionally, the State-Level Tribal Cultural Festival 2026 will be held from November 15 to 18 at the City Convention Centre in Imphal.
Peter said the state-level festival would mark the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada and commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He also stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend the cultural festival through video conference.