Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature Shape of Momos premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India, offering a heartfelt portrayal of everyday life in Sikkim while highlighting the challenges of a nascent regional film industry.
Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the IFFI 2025 Masterclass Series at Goa’s Kala Academy, marking the first-ever public opening of the segment. The series brings together global filmmaking talents and features strong representation from women directors, alongside sessions on AI, sustainability, cinematography, VFX, and more.
Filmmaker Anuparna Roy has made history at the 82nd Venice Film Festival by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Orizzonti Award for Best Director for her debut feature Songs of Forgotten Trees, presented by Anurag Kashyap.
