10th MANIFA distribution on May 15
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 04 2022:
Film Forum Manipur and Thouna Manipur will jointly organise the 10th MANIFA (Manipuri Film Awards)-2022 distribution function at Kakching Dramatic Union on May 15 .
Speaking to media persons at Forum's Lamphelpat office on Wednesday, director of the festival Y Nilachandra informed that distribution of the Manipuri Film Awards incepted in 2012, could not be carried out in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Further stating that Manipuri films previewed and censored by Film Forum from 2020 January till 2021 December were allowed to take part in MANIFA 2022, he informed that 14 films were received for MANIFA 2022 and selection of nominees for 21 categories of awards completed.
Three film personalities would be given Lifetime Award, Nilachandra disclosed.
According to Forum chairman S Mangoljao, all film related activities would be halted on the day of the awards distribution and urged artistes and those related with film to attend the function without fail.