Assam: Upcoming NIDFF To Have Workshops, Panel Discussions, Competition

DIBRUGARH: Northeast International Documentary and Film Festival (NIDFF), a first of its kind global film festival is set to kick off in Dibrugarh early next month. The festival dates are 4th to 8th January, 2023 and the venue is Dibrugarh's Hanumanbax Surajmal Kanoi College auditorium.

NIDFF is a venture by the Dibrugarh- based independent film production company Red Cardinal Motion Pictures (RCMP) with DHSK College as Associate Partner.

The festival aims at bridging the global film industry with that in Assam and Northeast India to facilitate the development of a holistic homegrown creative ecosystem. The festival's objective is to provide special attention and avenues for Northeastern filmmakers, develop local talent and establish a global network, as a continuous effort.

NIDFF includes a three-day workshop from 4th to 6th January 2023, encompassing the complete film-making pipeline from pre-production to post-production with master classes from RCMP people, aimed at providing the technical know-how that goes hand-in-hand with the art of filmmaking and storytelling.

In-person and remote panel discussions will be conducted on 7th and 8th January, covering topics such as copyright advocacy, entertainment business and creative aspects of the entertainment industry with national and international guest professionals and academics. Officially selected films will also be showcased during these days followed by an award ceremony on the 8th for the festival winners in different categories.

Culminating the events of NIDFF will be the premiere of the much anticipated full- length feature film by Red Cardinal Motion Pictures, in which several established as well as new actors are going to be seen .

RCMP said it is also involved in developing documentary projects showcasing the unique culture and heritage of different ethnic communities of the region with the goal of cultural preservation and archiving, in addition to various initiatives following NIDFF. Plans are also in place to produce documentaries and films covering places of tourist interest, some of which have been identified as areas of importance by Assam government. The objective is to bolster these efforts across the industry through the vehicle of NIDFF.

The different categories of films/documentaries in the festival are:

● Short / Feature Films- International / National / Northeast India Special Cultural Category

● Documentary Short / Feature

● Mobile Film Category

● Special Lockdown Category / Pandemic / COVID Films

● Animation Category

Meanwhile, films in different categories and documentaries are being accepted for the screenings and competition at NIDFF, with the last date for submission being December 15. Below are the links for rules and forms.

https://forms.gle/t9RarZb54ZtXrGT87

https://www.rcmp.co.in/nidff/

www.filmfreeway.com/NIDFF

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