EIIFF 2025: NE's biggest film fest unveils event memento
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, February 02 2025: Manipur, the birthplace of polo and a land renowned for its rich cultural and cinematic legacy is set to celebrate the 2nd edition of the Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival (EIIFF).

Designed to promote the art of cinema and position Manipur as a strategic hub for independent filmmaking, EIIFF 2025, a collaborative venture of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) and Manipur State Film & Television Institute (MSFTI), will take place from February 6 to 9, featuring 54 films, including 38 international titles.

Speaking to the media at the MSFDS during which the festival committee also unveiled the official festival memento, festival director and MSFDS secretary, Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, introduced the memento's creator, artist Robin Wahengbam, who previously designed the mascot for the 1999 National Games held in Manipur.

The memento, featuring the Manipuri Pony, symbolises the enduring spirit of cinema and Manipur's artistic resilience.

Robin Wahengbam shared that his design concept was inspired by the relentless energy of both the film industry and the Manipuri pony, aiming to spotlight the need for conservation of this endangered indigenous breed.

With a vision to elevate EIIFF as a premier international film festival in the region, the edition features an exceptional line-up of critically acclaimed films from global festivals alongside a dedicated showcase of cinema from Northeast India.

Film packages include International Competition, World Lenses, Northeast Currents, Eikhoigi Classics, Eikhoigi Montage, Re-mastered Manipuri Cinema: The Light of Manipuri, and Manipuri Matinee.

Beyond screenings, EIIFF 2025 offers industry-focused events such as master classes, cine talks, panel discussions, and pitch sessions in both documentary and fiction categories, fostering emerging talents and industry networking.

Explaining the festival delegate registration process, Sunzu revealed that film screenings are open only to persons who are accredited with the festival, by paying Rs 150 on www.eiiff.org.

Accredited delegates are granted free access to all screenings, industry events, multi-cuisine food court, and the vibrant cultural programmes at the City Convention Centre.

Children are also welcome at industry venues, food courts, and cultural events, he said, while clarifying that children are restricted entry to film screenings while seats for the film screening must be reserved in advance via www.eiiff.org .

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