Eta Laidhibi
24-Mar-2025
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ITANAGAR, Mar 23 : H Chinglemba Meitei’s Eta Laidhibi won the Best Film Award at the 2nd edition of the Borderland Narratives: Festival of Films from Contemporary North East India which concluded at RGU, Arunachal Pradesh today.
Tune of Love by Dr Indrakumar Moirangtham received a jury mention.
The three-day event showcased 29 films, four industry sessions, and renowned filmmakers, celebrating regional storytelling and cultural preservation.
Workshops on editing, screenplay writing, and film funding by experts like Sanjiv Monga and Alexander Leo Pou offered valuable insights.
A panel discussion, moderated by Festival Director Moji Riba, highlighted the need for better networking, financial support, and comprehensive film policies for regional cinema.
Festival Co-director Dr Sunil Koijam emphasized the festival’s role in uniting and inspiring filmmakers, while Prof Simon John stressed the importance of filmmaking as a tool for cultural preservation.
The festival concluded with a soulful performance by folk-fusion artist David Angu. Arunachal24.in