How are the Meghalaya government supporting regional filmmaking?

The Meghalaya government has started an OTT platform called 'Hello Meghalaya' and has been providing finances to filmmakers from across the country in the form of screening rights for films made in and on the Northeast.

What challenges do Northeast Indian filmmakers face?

Filmmakers like Pradip Kurbah from Meghalaya struggle due to the shortage of cinema halls, with only two screens in the capital city of Shillong. They have to travel to villages to screen their films in order to recover costs.

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Northeast Indian Films Dominate Kolkata Film Festival Awards

Q: What films from the Northeast won awards at the Kolkata Film Festival?

Tribeny Rai's 'Chhora Jastai' (The Shape Of Momo) won the best film award, Pradip Kurbah was named best director for 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' (The Elysian Field), and Khanjan Kishore Nath's 'Kangbo Aloti' (The Lost Path) received the special jury award.

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

5 films from Northeast India won awards at Kolkata Film Festival
Filmmakers from Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim discuss challenges
Meghalaya government supports regional filmmaking through OTT platform

Northeast Indian Films Dominate Kolkata Film Festival Awards

In the 31st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), held from November 6-13, 2025, films from India's Northeast region have made a significant impact. Five films from the region were selected for the competition in the Indian language films category, and several of them received top honors.

Tribeny Rai's 'Chhora Jastai' (The Shape Of Momo) won the award for best film, while Pradip Kurbah was named best director for 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' (The Elysian Field). Khanjan Kishore Nath's 'Kangbo Aloti' (The Lost Path) received the special jury award.