In an official statement released by MSFDS, the selection of five candidates for partial sponsorship to attend the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa has been announced. The chosen applicants, spanning various roles in the film and media industry, are Pradip Phanjoubam (Press), Binoranjan Oinam (Screenwriter/Lyricist), OC Meira (Screenwriter/Lyricist/Director), Premjit Naoroibam (Producer/Film Promoter), and Kangjam Ronelchandra Meitei (Producer/Cinematographer/Actor).
Of these selections, Pradip Phanjoubam, the sole representative from Manipur’s press, is mandated to cover the prestigious event and film bazaar for the state. The other four candidates, recognized by the Selection Committee for their dedication and vision for participation in IFFI, form a specially selected film team aimed at exposure to global cinema trends.
The allocated sponsorship fund of Rs. 1,00,000/- will facilitate the travel expenses and lodging for the selected individuals during the festival. Notably, Manipur’s “Andro Dreams,” directed by Meena Longjam, will open the Indian Panorama Section in the Non-Feature category—a film incubated and developed at the ‘Imphal Documentor’, a project lab organized by MSFDS in collaboration with Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI), Kolkata.