Tangkhul film fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, November 07 2023:
Tangkhul Naga Film Festival 2023 will be held in Ukhrul town from December 14 to 15 .
"We are organising the film festival in the mid of December this year and will make it a mega event by inviting host artistes, film makers, musicians from across North East States at Ukhrul," said YL Ravines, president TNFA, at a press conference held at 3 in 1 Hotel Phungreitang, Ukhrul.
The festival will provide an opportunity for the enthusiastic Tangkhul artistes to interact and discuss the development and promotion of 'our culture and art through film.
The festival will encourage Tangkhul artistes working in the profession of film making,' YL Ravines said.
The TNFA president said to make the festival a grand one, Sonam Topden has been invited to perform at the event.
For this an agreement has been signed with Sonam Topden.
The Mahila Band from Nagaland has also been invited, Ravines said.
Mrs Asia Pacific International Sylvia Adaphro, Padmashree Guru Rewben Mashangva, Mr Rabaru India Brand Ambassador Lummi Shingchiri and Mega Miss North East 2022 Chanchui Khayi NE will attend the event.
Haoreingam Konghar, event manager stated that the opening day is reserved for the local artistes.
10 TNFA Film Awards in 10 different categories will be given to the local artistes.
The awards will include Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Videography, Best Make-up, Best Costume and Best Editor.
The Tangkhul Naga Film Association (TNFA) was formed in 1985 and the first Tangkhul film was released in 1986 directed by AS Somingam.
Ukhrul now has more than 30 production houses and over 100 Tangkhul movies.
The 2-day mega film festival will be organized by the Tangkhul Naga Film Association, Ukhrul.