Workshop on film making underway in Manipur

Our Correspondent Ukhrul,May 17 (EMN): A 2-day Demonstration Workshop on ABC of Film Making was inaugurated by Nilotpal Majumdar, Director, Manipur State Film and Television Institute, Imphal, in presence of Ng. Ngashanngam, President of Tangkhul Music and Film Association, Ukhrul, and Salam Rajesh, Vice President, Film Society of Manipur who were present as Guest of Honour and President of the function at Town Hall, Ukhrul. Around 50 film enthusiasts attended the workshop which was organised by Film Society of Manipur in association with Tangkhul Music and Film Association, Ukhrul, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur and Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur.Nilotpal Mazumdar, Director, Manipur State Film and Television Institute, Imphal, chief guest of the function said that, the workshop would give a boost to Tangkhul Cinema. He told the participants to know oneself, their people and their environment to relate their stories to others. He also asked the participants to watch films constantly to become a good Film Maker. Guest of Honour, Ng. Ngashanngam, President of Tangkhul Music and Film Association,appreciated the venture of Film Society Manipur for organising a Film Workshop with Film Festival in the district. During the workshop session, Nilotpal Mazumdar lectured on the importance of cinema for projecting the cultural heritage of one’s community. He also narrated on how a film had to be made and circulated to the masses. Film has universal language to tell a story to anyone. Documentary film ‘My Grandpa’s Village’ directed by Alexander Pou, feature film from Myanmar titled ‘Lett Pan’ directed by Wyne, and Thai feature film titled ‘The Overture’ directed by I Vichailak was screened at the Film Festival.