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]

Events

Source:[6][7]

  • Master classes
    • Prof. Shyamal Sengupta on 7th February 2025 (The Fundamentals of Direction)
    • Sean McAllister on 7th February 2025 (Filming Intimate Documentary)
    • Shiladitya Bora on 9th February 2025 (Marketing, Distribution and Monetisation of Independent Films)
    • Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni on 9th February 2025 (Exploring Storytelling in Shorts)
  • Panel Discussions:
    • Challenges Faced by Manipuri Cine Exhibitors on 6th February 2025
Panelists
Laishram Sanatomba, Haobijam Shantiprabha and Laimayum Surjakanta, moderated by Wahengbam Lalpal
  • Cinemagi Honglakliba Saklon Amadi Manipuri Cine Actors on 6th February 2025
Panelists
Amar Mayanglambam, Soma Laishram and Bala Hijam, moderated by Sonia Sorengsangbam
  • Stories From The Fringe on 7th February 2025
Panelists
Kivini Shohe, Pradip Kurbah and Borun Thokchom, moderated by Moji Riba
  • Manipuri Cinema Amadi Ari-Anougi Langdai on 9th February 2025
Panelists
Kangabam Tomba, R.K. Hemabati and Thongam Thoithoi, moderated by Kharibam Yaiphaba
  • Cine Talks
    • Vikramjit Roy on 6th February 2025 (Harnessing Film Production to Boost State's Revenue)
    • Sukamal Deb on 6th February 2025 (Ham Radio and Communication)
    • Subimal Bhattacharjee on 7th February 2025 (Digital Transformation and Film Consumption)
    • Jenica Kalra on 8th February 2025 (Japan-India Content Collaboration: Anime, IPs, and Beyond)
  • Eikhoigi Pitch
    • Documentary Pitch on 8th February 2025
    • Fiction Pitch on 8th February 2025
  • Cultural & Traditional Showcase
    • Opening Ceremony on 6th February: Moibung, Phisarol, Tribal Dance, Rosy Heisnam, SAM PAA
    • Eikhoigi Legacy on 7th February: Thang-Ta, Dhol Cholom, Thang Leiteng, Guru Rewben Mashangva, Lourembam Bedabati Devi, Sorri Senjam
    • Eikhoigi Impulse on 8th February: Pumpkin Crew & Imphal Breakers, Featherheads, Ereimang
    • Closing Ceremony on 9th February: Laihui Ensemble, Pung Cholom, Basanta Raas

Jury

International Competition: Fiction Jury

International Competition: Non-Fiction Jury

Eikhoigi Pitch: Fiction Jury

Eikhoigi Pitch: Non-Fiction Jury

  • Kivine Shohe: Indian filmmaker
  • Uma Vangal: Indian filmmaker
  • Sudharak Olwe: Indian documentary photographer

Official selections

The following films have been selected in different categories.[8][9][10]

International Competition: Fiction

Highlighted title indicates award winner
Original title English title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Village Rockstars 2 Rima Das India
Boong Lakshmipriya Devi India
မ MA - Cry of Silence The Maw Naing Myanmar
Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc Cu Li Never Cries Phạm Ngọc Lân Vietnam, Singapore, France, Philippines, Norway
Ullozhukku Undercurrent Christo Tomy India
Hangman Vihaan V India
Tentigo Ilango Ram Sri Lanka
Scream Kenzhebek Shaikakov Kazakhastan
Yakshanba Sunday Shokir Kholikov Uzbekistan
Buelwa An Offering Charmi Chheda Bhutan
गाउँ आएको बाटो A Road to a Village Nabin Subba Nepal

International Competition: Non-Fiction

Highlighted title indicates award winner
Original title English title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
ढोरपाटन No Winter Holidays Rajan Kathet & Sunir Pandey Nepal
Where We Used to Sleep Matthäus Wörle Germany
Beyond Boundaries Sankhajit Biswas Australia
And, Towards Happy Alleys Sreemoyee Singh Iran
Andro Dreams Meena Longjam India
Agent of Happiness Arun Bhattarai & Dorottya Zurbó Bhutan, Hungary
Bhangaar Obsolete Sumira Roy India
Against The Tide Sarvnik Kaur India
Turtle Walker Taira Malaney India
Ukjent Landskap A New Kind Of Wilderness Silje Evensmo Jacobsen Norway

North-East Currents

Original title English title Director(s) Production North East Indian State
Ka Chithi The Letters Simi Khongtiang Meghalaya
Puinau Puidaa Stepmother Kachangthai Gonmei Manipur
Tara: The Lost Star Samten Bhutia Sikkim
Bibo Binanao My Three Sisters Kenny Deori Basumatary Assam
Indian Women Atlas Sunil Dhankher Manipur
Ade (On a Sunday) Theja Rio Nagaland
Karken Nending Loder Arunachal Pradesh
Chanchisoa Expectation Elvachisa Ch Sangma Meghalaya
An Unknown Summer Bhaskar Jyoti Das Assam
Delusional Decays Tushar Nongthombam Manipur
Aaini Onnai Mother's Affection Bishal Swargiary Assam

World Lenses

Original title English title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Father's Footsteps Mohamad Ali Syria
Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know... Chidananda S. Naik India
Putulnama Dolls Don’t Die Ranajit Ray India
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent Nebojša Slijepčević France, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria

Remastered: The Light of Manipuri Cinema

Original title English title Director(s) Genre
Ishanou The Chosen One Aribam Syam Sharma Fiction
Sanakeithel Golden Market M.A. Singh Fiction
Chatledo Eidi Gone With A Heavy Heart Makhonmani Mongsaba Fiction

Eikhoigi Montage

Original title English title Director(s) Genre
Swaha In The Name Of Fire Abhilash Sharma Fiction
Kherwal Uttam Kamati Fiction
Appuram The Other Side Indu Lakshmi Fiction
Adim Primitive Amitabha Chaterji Fiction
The Secrets of Radha Subarna Thapa Fiction
Manikbabur Megh The Cloud and The Man Abhinandan Banerjee Fiction
In God We Trust Uma Vangal Non Fiction
Teere Bendho Na Unanchored Niranjan Kujur Fiction
Path Pradip Kurbah Shorts

Manipur Matinée

Original title English title Director(s) Genre
Oneness Priyakanta Laishram Fiction
Sunita Ajit Yumnam Fiction
Laangoi Enclosure Manoranjan Longjam Fiction
Langdai Ama The Juncture Binoranjan Oinam Fiction
Una Una As It Sees Irel Luwang Fiction

Awards and Winners

Source:[11][12]

Award Film Director(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

Award Film Director(s)
Best Pitch - Fiction The Scent of the Ripening Field Alexander Leo Pou
Best Pitch - Non-Fiction Bedabati's Songs Borun Thokchom
Most Promising Project - Fiction or Non-Fiction The Scent of Mother Pramoda Nandeibam
Emerging Talent - Non-Fiction Eche Tombi - The Brewer of Andro Andy Tourangbam & Thokchom Nelson
Emerging Talent - Fiction Khei-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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