First ever documentary film fest organised
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 01 2019:
Sahitya Akademi and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy jointly organized 'Documentary Film Festival' today at the latter's campus in Imphal.
As part of the festival, documentary film on eminent Manipuri writer, E Sonamani Singh, directed by celebrated film director Aribam Shyam Sharma was released and screened.
The programme was followed by screening of other documentary films on 'MK Binodini', directed by Aribam Shyam Sharma, 'Poetry of North-East', directed by Rakesh Srivastava and 'Sahitya Akademy', directed by Gulzar.
Writer E Sonamani Singh and film maker Aribam Shyam Sharma graced as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Secretary Sahitya Akademi K Sreenivasarao, Convener, Manipur Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi N Kirankumar Singh and Director JNMDA L Upendro Sharma also attended the event as dignitaries.
It is may be mentioned that the documentary film festival was held for the first time in Manipur.