A four-day National Tribal Film Festival titled Tribal-Frames Manipur- 2026 began at the Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal from today. Manipur Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur inaugurated the festival which is being organised jointly by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India; Tribal Affairs and Hills Department, Manipur; Tribal Research Institute, Manipur and MSFDS.
Around 28 films spanning feature, short and documentary formats across diverse indigenous languages are scheduled to be screened during the event. The lineup showcases cinema in Tangkhul, Mizo, Paite, Anal, Kokborok, Khasi, Nysishi, Santhali, Ladakhi, Sumi, Uipo, Tiwari, Karbi and Bodo. Alongside the screenings, the event will feature interactive sessions and panel discussions focusing on tribal storytelling and regional cinema. The festival will conclude on November 15.
