imphalfilmfestival

The first edition of Imphal International Short Film Festival (IISFF),
held from April 15-18th, 2012, at Rupmahal Theatre concludes with the
screening of 15 International films and 29 Regional films. However, 18
short films in Hindi category are not available for public screening due
to ban on screening of Hindi films by the Manipur based insurgent
groups. The festival that concluded last evening (April 18) ended with
“The Bare Foot Leader” from Iran before culminating into the
announcement of the winners, followed by an after party.

The four day festival saw people of various communities thronging the
venue to enjoy the short films from countries like Spain, Italy,
Bangladesh, Iran, Poland and Indian regional languages like Malayalam,
Telegu, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Meeteilon and Kanada. The four member
jury decided to add few more award categories after reviewing the
shortlisted films. Earlier, the festival organizing committee instituted
8 awards and 3 special mentions at the time of submission of entries.
The juries decided to increase 7 more awards totaling 18 awards in
total, which is the highest number of awards in any short film festival
around the world. Best film award was bagged by Nishaptham while
Pahela Boisakhi won the Best Documentary award. Ainhoa Menendez was
awarded Best Director for the Spanish film Fabrica De Munescas (Dolls
Factory). SYLWIA JUSZCZAK was awarded Best Actress for her role in the
film VANISHING.