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2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival

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. 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 ShowcaseOpening 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==
Jury
International Competition: Fiction JurySusant Misra (Chairman of Jury): Film director • Ritu Sarin: Film director, producer and artist • Romi Meitei: Film director International Competition: Non-Fiction JurySupriyo Sen (Chairman of Jury): Indian filmmaker • Tangella Madhavi: Documentary filmmaker • Oinam Doren: Documentary filmmaker Eikhoigi Pitch: Fiction JuryNabin Subba: Nepalese film director • Fowzia Fathima: Indian cinematographer, producer, academic and director • Oken Amakcham: Indian actor, director and music composer Eikhoigi Pitch: Non-Fiction JuryKivine Shohe: Indian filmmaker • Uma Vangal: Indian filmmaker • Sudharak Olwe: Indian documentary photographer ==Official selections==
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 :Highlighted title indicates award winner International Competition: Non-Fiction :Highlighted title indicates award winner North-East Currents World Lenses Remastered: The Light of Manipuri Cinema Eikhoigi Montage Manipur Matinée ==Awards and Winners==
Awards and Winners
Eikhoigi Pitch Awards ==References==
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