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Aizawl: A three-day tribal film festival opened in Aizawl this Wednesday, November 4. State Art and Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga inaugurated the event at Vanapa Hall. The festival runs through November 6. It highlights local filmmaking talent and indigenous heritage. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized the event alongside the state’s Art and Culture and Information, Public Relations, Printing and Stationery departments.
Screenings take place at Vanapa Hall and Lianchhiari Run Mini Theatre. Lalsawivunga spoke at the opening ceremony. He emphasized how filmmakers protect Mizo identity. "The festival would provide an important platform to showcase Mizo culture and heritage," Lalsawivunga said. He encouraged the youth to study their history through cinema.
The event awarded prizes for short films and reel-making. The film 'Sadawt' took the top short film prize of Rs 2 lakh. 'Pasaltha Sangliana' earned second place with Rs 1.5 lakh, while 'Ngotekherh' placed third for Rs 1 lakh. Seven other films walked away with Rs 50,000 consolation prizes each. 'Maurawkela' won the reel-making competition, netting Rs 30,000. 'Mizo Lalte Rorelna' and 'Hmanlai Hian' followed, claiming prizes of Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.
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