Meghalaya International Film Festival kicks off

 SHILLONG: The State of Meghalaya celebrated the first-ever International Film Festival in the capital city of Shillong on Tuesday. The five-day-long Meghalaya International Film Festival, an initiative of the Meghalaya Filmmakers’ Association (MeFilma), kicked off at the State Central Library. The festival will screen over 65 films and documentaries spread over five days. The closing ceremony will take place in the evening on March 18 at the same venue. Minister of Tourism and Art & Culture, Paul Lyngdoh, inaugurated the first Meghalaya International Film Festival. Actor Adil Hussain also graced the occasion as a special guest.

Adil Hussain said, “Every district can have a vibrant film club. There could be some North Eastern film institutes set up here. He gave a message to Meghalaya’s youth: “Watch good films; learn acting, directing, photography, and all of that.”

Actress Regina Lamo, who was present at the festival, said, “I am here celebrating the first Meghalaya Film Festival here in Shillong. I feel proud that everyone outside the states is also coming here to represent Meghalaya in their states. One more thing, I want other states to give opportunities to local talents.”

The festival is aimed at creating a film culture in the state, especially among its youth. Through this, the state is trying to share the tales through the medium of films and documentaries by filmmakers. There will be four venues where parallel screenings will take place. Meghalaya IFF is expected to attract more than 5,000 viewers from across the country, including guest countries. (ANI)

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