Tribal Frames Manipur 2026 enters third day with rich slate of indigenous films
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 14 2026: The second edition of the National Film Festival, Tribal Frames Manipur 2026, entered its third day today with the screening of eight films from across the Northeast at the Palace Auditorium, MSFDS, Imphal.

Organised by the Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Manipur, through the Tribal Research Institute, in collaboration with MSFDS and supported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, the festival is being held from November 12 to 15 .

The day opened with "My Name Is Tedawnshim Khaling", a 9-minute short documentary by Manipur filmmaker Tedawnshim Khaling, reflecting on cultural identity, preservation of indigenous languages and fading ancestral memories.

Sorenzan Vashum's 12-minute short fiction "Kazik" traced childhood friendship, separation and unconditional love, while Meghalaya filmmaker Tyrel Reuben Lyngdoh's 46-minute Khasi film "Ka Jingshemphang (The Knowing)" examined the clash between traditional beliefs, indigenous knowledge and changing social perceptions.

Kyrshanborlang Khardewsaw's 15-minute experimental film "Mawbynna" drew on Khasi folklore and sacred traditions, and Ekratia Khongtiang's 29-minute "Last Cherry Blossom" explored stigma, identity and friendship.

Shilpika Bordoloi's 9-minute documentary "Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw" celebrated Mizoram's bamboo dance, while Sumir Dewri's 115-minute Tiwa feature "Chiw Phran: Dawn of a New Era" looked at indigenous life and nature.

The day closed with Vito Sumi's 20-minute fiction "Kashopapu", celebrating the oral traditions and wisdom of the Sumi Naga community of Nagaland.

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