The 3rd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026, held in Manipur from March 21 to March 23 at TanthaPolis Cinema, concluded successfully. Organized by THOUNA, the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Manipur, and the All Manipur Film Producers Association, with sponsorship from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the National Film Development Corporation, the festival highlighted the cultural heritage of Northeast India and aimed to promote a vibrant film industry. Secretary of IPR, Tourism, and PHED, Hungyo Worshang, praised the organizers for overcoming financial challenges and emphasized cinema’s role in portraying societal issues and fostering unity. He encouraged the film community to create narratives of peace and acknowledged the dedication of directors and producers.
Awards were presented to the best films and filmmakers, with ‘Collage’ winning Best Feature Film and ‘Toy Gun’ receiving Best Non-Feature Film. Other notable awards included Best Director for Monjul Baruah for ‘Romantic Affairs’ and Best Cinematographer for Pradip Daimary for ‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng’. The festival screened nine films, including notable contributions from various filmmakers, underscoring the importance of aesthetics and social relevance in filmmaking while promoting understanding of traditional cultures through cinema.
