The 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival took place from 6 to 9 February, 2025 at Imphal, Manipur. 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). The opening and closing ceremonies were held at City Convention Centre, Palace Compound.
Events
- 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. All That Breathes and Yairipok Thambalnu made to the official selections and screening schedules were notified, but were not screened at the festival.
International Competition: Fiction
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International Competition: Non-Fiction
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North-East Currents
World Lenses
Remastered: The Light of Manipuri Cinema
Eikhoigi Montage
Manipur Matinée
Awards and Winners
Eikhoigi Pitch Awards
References
External links