Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11 2010:
The first ever international documentary film festival in Manipur will be held at JN Manipur Dance Academy from June 9 to 13.The festival christened Re-Play: Internesenal Dokumentari Kumhei will feature selections from distinguished international film festivals.
Altogether 22 documentary films from 14 countries will be screened during the festival.
A special highlight of the upcoming festival is media organisations' special tribute to Aribam Syam, Manipur's pioneer documentary filmmaker who has made over 25 documentaries.
It will also feature a three-part workshop for dancers and filmmakers to be conducted by Nan Melville, a South African photographer and videographer based in New York.
The festival is being organised with the initiative of Governor Gurbachan Jagat while venue and hotel sponsorship have been extended by JN Manipur Dance Academy and Hotel Classic.