NE Film Newsfrom the Chalachitram news desk

Pikhash generates heat
Assamese film with non-traditional form and content, Pikhash, stands out for its suspense and mystery genre.

“Bidurbhai” Defies Expectations, Emerges as Surprise Hit
“Bidurbhai” has become the talk of the regional film industry, grossing an impressive 1 crore rupees in just three days.

Emon hits 50 screens all over Assam
Assamese film Emon, Ashim Baishya’s latest directorial venture, produced by Vipul Kumar Das’ Emon Film Creations, released in 50 screen all over Assam, today.
Chalachitram film festival kick starts on Saturday
Result of the 8th Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024
The Last Generation selected for Jharkhand festival
Prabal Khaund’s The Last Generation selected for the Jharkhand International Film Festival and Awards, which will be held in Itanagar, AP.
‘Iron Girls’ Awarded at IFFS
Rajen Das’ Iron Girls received a Special Jury Mention in the National Feature Film category at the 10th International Film Festival of Shimla.
6 awards for Assam at 70th National Film Awards
6 Assamese films and a book co-written by an Assamese author have won awards at the 70th National Film Awards.
Pritam Patowary selected for Moscow workshop
Pritam Patowary’s “Rongali – Colors of Nature” has secured a coveted spot in the final round of the WOWMOSCOW International Competition of Short Videos about Cities.
Chinmoy Barma honoured with a Kazakhstan award
Young Assamese filmmaker Chinmoy Barma has been honoured with the “Inspiring Youth Enterprise Award for Filmmaking” at the Global Leaders Awards 2024.
Sundarpur Chaos: Release of Songs
Sundarpur Chaos is set in the picturesque village of Sundarpur, representing the ideal Assam envisioned by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. It addresses the serious issue of illegal immigration.
Engineer-turned-filmmaker wraps up “Eta Ratir Seshot”
‘Eta Ratir Seshot’ examines a relationship that transcends time and physical boundaries, powerful enough to alter the course of human life and even influence fate.
True story of the Tai Phake people
Assamese film Pai Tang, meaning ‘Step of Hope’, has been selected for the 10th Shimla International Film Festival.
Five Assamese films selected at SiGNS 2024
Bearing testament to the burgeoning talent in Assamese cinema, five films from the State have been selected for the 17th SiGNS International Film Festival.
Former police officer plans to make debut as filmmaker
Dilip Bora, who is also an author, announces the title of his proposed debut film: ‘The Preamble’, an explicit reference to the Constitution.
Submissions open for Kolkata International Film Festival
The 30th edition of the KIFF, organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Govt. of West Bengal, is scheduled to be held Dec 4 – 11.
FAN’s Cinematography Workshop with Asutosh Kashyap
The FAN workshop addressed unique challenges faced by Northeastern cinematographers and highlighted the need for independent film avenues and specialised training.
Rima Das invited to join Oscar Academy
Rima Das whose acclaimed feature, Village Rockstar was India’s official entry to Oscar 2019 joins the Academy Awards 2024 as an honourable member.
Events & Announcements
Chalachitram film festival kick starts on Saturday
Result of the 8th Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024
Pritam Patowary selected for Moscow workshop
Pritam Patowary’s “Rongali – Colors of Nature” has secured a coveted spot in the final round of the WOWMOSCOW International Competition of Short Videos about Cities.
Festival Circuit
The Last Generation selected for Jharkhand festival
Prabal Khaund’s The Last Generation selected for the Jharkhand International Film Festival and Awards, which will be held in Itanagar, AP.
‘Iron Girls’ Awarded at IFFS
Rajen Das’ Iron Girls received a Special Jury Mention in the National Feature Film category at the 10th International Film Festival of Shimla.
6 awards for Assam at 70th National Film Awards
6 Assamese films and a book co-written by an Assamese author have won awards at the 70th National Film Awards.
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