Final lap of golden jubilee celebrations of Manipuri Cinema begins
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 26 2022: After a hiatus, yearlong Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema, which began on April 13 last year, is back on its groove with the kicking off of the 6-day "Cinematography Lab" at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Gate today.

As per a press release by MSFDS, the critical workshop is fully funded by the Manipur State Film & Television Institute, MSFTI .

The Cinematography Lab aims at upscaling skills of cinematographers, which will be focused particularly on the essence of light and shadows.

On the first day of the workshop, acclaimed cinematographer and filmmaker, Mazhar Kamran, of the 'Satya' and 'Mohandas' fame, briefly shared his cinematic journey.

He emphasised that cinematography in film art is a teamwork, adding that close coordination within the team is essential.

Further, Mazhar pointed out that the workshop will be more of an interactive format, with wholesome participation of all the participants.

Nilotpal Majumdar, director of the Manipur State Film and Television Institute, the key facilitator of the workshop urged the participants to take maximum benefit out of the workshop.

Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, secretary of the Manipur State Film Development Society while speaking on the occasion said that language should not be a barrier in the workshop.

"We should feel free to share in our own native languages.

The organisers will take care for a free flow of communication", he said.

Members of Cinematographers' Guild, filmmakers and cinematography enthusiasts including two cinematographers from Ukhrul district are taking part in the workshop.

The technical session and hands-on training for the workshop will commence from tomorrow morning.

Besides the Cinematography Lab, the MSFDS will organise "Edit Lab; Building narratives: Shot by Shot" from April 4-8, 2022 as part of the yearlong festival.

FTII alumnus Pankaj Rishi Kumar will be the resource person of the Edit Lab.

It may be mentioned that the winding up of the Golden Jubilee celebration will witness the '1st Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' as one of the main attractions of the yearlong celebration of Manipuri Cinema.

The festival is scheduled from April 2 - 6 .

Internationally acclaimed short, documentary and fiction films will be screened during the festival, added the release.

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