Shillong hosts first woman film festival of northeast

Shillong (Meghalaya), Mar 30 (ANI): In an aim to encourage women to engage in filmmaking and other creative activities, Meghalaya recently hosted the first ever woman film festival of the northeast.

The 'Women Behind Camera' festival began on March 20 and concluded on March 26.

Seventy-two films from 32 different countries, all directed by women, were screened at the festival.

"This is a stage where we can express our views. We can meet other filmmakers as well. We can get their views in filmmaking. So we are very fortunate to have this festival here now," said Meera Lyngdoh, a participant.

Shyamali Banerjee, an organiser, said that a film festival serves a great platform for filmmakers.

"I always believe that a film festival serves a great platform for filmmakers. Film festival does have purpose. I believe in the long run. I believe that women filmmakers will get certain benefits from this film festival," Banerjee added.

A large number of women film directors and movie buff took part in the festival. Apem Kamdong (ANI)