Manipur hosts second National Tribal Film Festival in Imphal
The four-day event, titled Tribal Frames Manipur, aims to promote indigenous cinema and tribal culture.
The second edition of the National Tribal Film Festival, known as Tribal Frames Manipur, was inaugurated on Thursday at the Manipur State Film Development Society in Imphal, according to ANI. The event is being held from November 12 to 15 as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Pakhwada.
Organised by the Tribal Research Institute, Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with the Manipur State Film Development Society, the festival brings together artists and filmmakers. The programme aims to offer tribal filmmakers a space to present their work and share indigenous traditions and identities through film.
Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur attended as the Chief Guest and stated that such initiatives are necessary in the current context of Manipur. He said the festival could help promote peace and unity in the state and promised that the government would continue to support local talent.
Assurance Raikhan, President of the All Tribal Film Organisation Manipur, noted that this year's edition focused on short films. He said the organisation has requested that the festival director prioritise tribal feature films for the next edition.
Filmmakers including Dr Bobby Sarma Baruah from Assam and Kachangthai Gonmei from Noney district are participating in the festival. The event is expected to allow artists to exchange ideas and showcase the diverse heritage of tribal communities.