Commemoration of birth of Manipuri Cinema 'Mami Numit' on April 9
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07 2023:
Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) and Film Forum Manipur extended warm wishes to film lovers, film enthusiasts, film-goers, film activists, film exhibitors and film practitioners of the State on the occasion of the forthcoming 'Mami Numit' that marks the birth of Manipuri Cinema.
A press release by MSFDS said that the Film Forum Manipur had resolved to observe the 9th of April every year as the Mami Numit since 'Matamgee Manipur', the first Manipuri feature film, was officially released on April 9, 1972 .
Like every year, MSFDS and Film Forum Manipur will observe Mami Numit on April 9, 2023 from 2:00 pm onwards at the MSFDS Complex Palace Gate.
The simple observation cum celebration programme would include offering floral tribute at the Memorial stone of Manipuri Cinema along with a formal function inside the Palace Auditorium and subsequently an entertainment program would be organized in the MSFDS courtyard in the evening.
All have been invited to join the observation as well as the celebration at MSFDS Complex.
It is worth noting that the SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum of MSFDS was inaugurated by the Chief Minister on April 9, 2021 .
Therefore, to mark its 3rd foundation day, a seminar on 'Film Archiving and Preservation' will be organised by MSFDS.
MSFDS further informed that the distribution of the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 will be held in May, 2023 and not on April 9 as done in previous years.
The awards will be distributed after due completion of the process like 'Call for Entries' and 'Selection by juries concerned' .