North East India Film Festival 2024: Platform for Unique Filmmakers and Technicians

- Jan 08, 2024,
- Updated Jan 08, 2024, 5:28 PM IST
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has approved the organization of the North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) in Manipur. The festival will be jointly organized by THOUNA Manipur, Film Forum Manipur and the Department of Information and Broadcasting.
The festival aims to foster the development of an inclusive film industry in North-East India, support unique filmmakers and technicians, promote artistic excellence, and showcase traditional cultural heritage. This press conference is to announce NEIFF-2024 to filmmakers and producers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
NEIFF-2024 will feature competition for films produced and certified by CBFC between 1 January and 31 December, 2023. Categories include Best Production Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Screenwriter, Best Editing, Special Mention, and Special Jury Award.
All awards include a statuette, a citation, and cash. The festival schedule includes announcement, application and film entry, selection, and the main festival from 03 to 07 March 2024. Entries should be sent to North India Film Festival (NEIFF) Directorate, Manipur State Film and Television Institute (MSFTI) Building, Near Palace Gate, Imphal -795001, Manipur.