#Film
Five Assamese Critics Earn Spots in National Film Journal
Five critics from Assam secured bylines in FIPRESCI India’s latest quarterly film journal, marking a shift for the state’s cinematic dialogue.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Oct 2026
Manipuri Film on Ethnic Strife Debuts in Vancouver
The Manipuri film Enoong Ngallamdai premieres at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival, documenting the 2023 ethnic conflict.
Diana Moirangthem • 12 Oct 2026
Assamese Film Dipholu Packs Theaters Across the State
The Assamese feature film Dipholu recorded houseful shows across multiple towns during its opening weekend, drawing praise for its rural story.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Oct 2026
Documentary Follows Mother Migrating from Assam to Bengaluru
A new documentary, Laiba Ka Ghar, tracks Jasmin’s migration from rural Assam to Bengaluru as she builds a new life and home for her young daughter.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Oct 2026
Nagaland Celebrates Film ANGH After Global Success
Nagaland honored filmmaker Theja Rio for ANGH, the first Indian film in the TIFF Platform Competition now eyeing a 2027 Academy Award nomination.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026
Tollywood Star Dev Targets Tripura for New Film Projects
Actor-producer Dev plans to hire Tripura talent and shoot films in the state, aiming to expand his production ventures beyond his latest release, DeSu7.
Nihar Jamatia • 30 Sep 2026
Assamese Film Tibro Hits Theaters December 4 With Bold Social Mission
Assamese film Tibro premieres December 4. The project pledges flood relief and free creative training for students in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026
Singer Simanta Shekhar Quits BJP and State Film Board Post
Assamese singer Simanta Shekhar has resigned as chairman of the Assam State Film Finance Corporation and cut all ties with the BJP for personal reasons.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Sep 2026
Naga Filmmaker Theja Rio Wins Top Platform Prize at TIFF
Theja Rio’s debut film Angh wins the top Platform Prize at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, securing a path to the Academy Awards.
Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026
Naga Filmmakers Take Feature Debut ANGH to Toronto International Film Festival
Director Theja Rio and producer Nancy Nisa Beso premiered their debut feature film, ANGH, at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 15.
Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026
Assam Journalists Honor Late Writer Nimananda Das
The Cultural Journalists’ Association of Assam held a memorial for writer Nimananda Das, proposing a new annual award to honor his cultural legacy.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Sep 2026
Documentary A Sacred Place Hits Dimapur September 4
Professor Dolly Kikon’s film exploring the history and ecology of the Naga village Makhel arrives at The Lighthouse Church for a public screening.
Naro Jamir • 31 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Debuts First Tai Khamti Miniseries JACKPOT
Arunachal Pradesh premiered JACKPOT, the first Tai Khamti-language miniseries, focusing on local stories while honoring a late cast member.
Rinchen K • 25 Aug 2026
Rare 1930s Manipur film reels head to Italy for restoration
Fifteen fragile 8mm film reels from 1930s Manipur are heading to Italy for professional restoration and digitisation to preserve the state's history.
Ranjana Devi • 8 Aug 2026
UNLF Mourns Death of Manipuri Filmmaker Oken Amakcham
The Koireng-led UNLF honors the legacy of director and actor Oken Amakcham, praising his contributions to Manipuri culture and patriotic awareness.
Diana Moirangthem • 22 Jul 2026
Assam down town University Screens Award-Winning Documentaries
Assam down town University showcased five cultural documentaries at its Guwahati campus to highlight institutional film production and storytelling.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Manipuri Cinema Pioneer Oken Amakcham Dies at 64
Oken Amakcham, the visionary filmmaker who saved Manipuri cinema by embracing digital technology, has died at 64 following a series of strokes.
Ranjana Devi • 20 Jul 2026
Veteran Manipuri Filmmaker Oken Amakcham Dies at 62
Oken Amakcham, the award-winning Manipuri filmmaker behind Mayophygee Macha, has died following a long illness. He was a pioneer of the state's cinema.
Ratan Singh • 19 Jul 2026
Assam Government Eyes Bollywood Director for Lachit Borphukan Biopic
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is talking to filmmaker Aditya Dhar about creating a major movie on the hero Lachit Borphukan.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
