MSFDS invites entries for 17th MSFA
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 10 2025: The Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) has invited applications from interested individuals for the 17th Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA), 2025 by April 25, through either online or offline mode.

According to a press release issued by MSFDS, hard copies of the entry forms may be obtained from the MSFDS Office, Palace Gate, Imphal East during office hours from 11 am to 3.30 pm .

The MSFA 2025 is to be given to Manipuri feature films, documentary films, short films, and music videos produced and censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 .

While interested filmmakers, producers, film critics, and authors of film books may apply online for the State Awards at www.msfds.org.

MSFDS has also invited applications for the State Film Awards for Best Writings on Manipuri Cinema, Consisting of awards for Best Film Critic and Best Book on Manipuri Cinema published between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 in Manipuri or English language.

Films made in the Manipuri language or any dialects spoken in the State and censored by the CBFC are eligible for entry in the competition.

For non-feature films, the commentary/narration may also be in English or any other dialect.

All film entries submitted must have English subtitles, informed the MSFDS press release.

For all categories of the State Awards, three sets of juries - Feature, Non-Feature, and Writings on Manipuri Cinema - will decide the awards.

The awards will be presented in June 2025, alongside the awards of the 16th MSFA-2024 .

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