Guwahati: SOUL Docu-Fiction Film Festival 2025 from September 19, 2025

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The SOUL Docu-Fiction Film Festival and Competition 2025, themed “Stories of Unity, Land and Culture,” have been announced by Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar. Scheduled from September 19 to September 21, 2025, at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio in Guwahati, the festival aims to showcase the deep connection between people and the land across Northeast Bharat’s diverse communities.

This cultural movement seeks to preserve and promote traditional land worship practices, rituals, and philosophies through docu-fiction films. Filmmakers, students, cultural groups, and storytellers from all eight Northeastern states are invited to submit short films (5-15 minutes) highlighting the sacred bond between land and life.

Awards include Best Docu-Fiction Film (Rs. 1,00,000), Second Best (Rs. 75,000), and Third Best (Rs. 50,000), as well as recognition for Best Director, Best Cinematographer, and a Special Jury Award. The festival emphasizes authenticity, emotional strength, and cinematic presentation in its selection process.

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