'Documentor Imphal' concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2022:
The 4th edition of "Documentor Imphal" jointly organised by MSFDS, Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI), TC Foundation and WIN Foundation concluded on Thursday at Preview Theatre, Manipur State Film Development Society, Palace Compound.
The closing ceremony of the 5-day long workshop for documentary filmmakers was attended by 4 renowned entrepreneurs of the stated namely Dhabali Thangjam, Konica Khuraijam, Network Services proprietor Radheshyam Oinam and Wahengbam Brajamani, said a release issued by MSFDS.
Speaking on the occasion, Thangjam Dhabali stressed on the need for financial support in making a film and the role of a producer.
Th Dhabali stated that he came forward for the workshop to encourage new talents and motivate filmmakers of the state to make quality films which would be able to compete in international platforms.
Stating that he has worked in medical and hospitality management for many years, Th Dhabali announced that he would now focus on preserving and promoting Manipuri films.
The dignitaries also informed that they would select some films from the 8 documentary films taking part in the workshop and provide financial assistance.
Moreover, out of the 8 documentary films taking part in the 4th Edition of Documentor Imphal conducted under the theme, "Reality story telling A Project Development workshop", the best film would be conferred DOC EDGE award by DRI, it added.
Later, MSFDS Secretary, Sunzu Bachaspatimayum presented memento and "lengyan" to acclaimed filmmakers Pankaj Rishi Kumar, Deepa Dhanraj, Supriyo Sen and Manipur State Film Television Institute director, Nilotpal Majumdar.