After a super successful First edition of the Northeast India International Film Festival, NIIFF 2023 aims to promote the Northeast region as a Potential Filmmaking Destination and open the doors to a broader audience for filmmaking in Northeast India. Reaching new heights and bringing in a new wave IN THE CINEMA OF NORTHEAST INDIA, NIIFF WILL BUILD BRIDGES between the Global Film Industry with that in Northeast India.
To be held on 9th December 2023, the Northeast India International Film Festival (NIIFF) will showcase top independent films from celebrated filmmakers, as well as from new and emerging talents. A vital showcase for indie filmmakers, the diverse array of films, selected by a committee, will include features and shorts from all genres and documentaries.
To be organized thematically, in hopes of representing the full range of the human experience as reflected by our chosen filmmakers, the festival will include one-off special Screenings of award-winning films with cast and crew Q&A, VIP networking events, and free educational & film-related workshops delivered by industry professionals.
The awards ceremony will be held in a gala ceremony with guest presenters on the closing night.
• Best Feature Film
• Best Director (Feature Film)
• Best Actress (Feature)
• Best Actor (Feature)
• Best Supporting Actress (Feature)
• Best Supporting Actor (Feature)
• Best Screenplay (Feature)
• Best Screenplay (unproduced)
• Best Short Film
• Best Director (Short Film)
• Best Actress (Short)
• Best Actor (Short)
• Best Supporting Actress (Short)
• Best Supporting Actor (Short)
• Best Documentary
• Best Director (Documentary)
• Audience Choice Awards