Five selected to attend 54th IFFI in Goa
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09 2023:
The Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) has announced the selection of five candidates for partial sponsorship to attend the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
According to a release issued by MSFDS, the chosen applicants, spanning various roles in the film and media industry, are Pradip Phanjoubam (Press), Bino-ranjan Oinam (Screenwriter/Lyricist), OC Meira (Screen-writer/Lyricist/Director), Premjit Naoroibam (Producer/Film Promoter), and Kangjam Ronelchandra Meitei (Producer/Cinematographer/Actor) .
Pradip Phanjoubam, the sole representative from Manipur's press, is mandated to cover the prestigious event and film bazaar for the State.
The other four candidates, recognized by the Selection Committee for their dedication and vision for participation in IFFI, form a specially selected film team aimed at exposure to global cinema trends.
The allocated sponsorship fund of Rs 1,00,000 will facilitate the travel expenses and lodging for the selected individuals during the festival.
Notably, Manipur's "Andro Dreams," directed by Meena Longjam, will open the Indian Panorama Section in the Non-Feature category- a film incubated and developed at the 'Imphal Documentor', a project lab organized by MSFDS in collaboration with Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI), Kolkata.
Further enhancing Manipur's cinematic significance, the panel of juries for the Indian Panorama included critically acclaimed filmmaker Romi Meitei and Swarna Kamal awarded film book writer & filmmaker Bobby Wahengbam.