10th Chalachitram National Film Festival Set for Guwahati

• The 10th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) will take place on 24 and 25 October 2026, at the Jyoti Chitraban Film Society premises in Guwahati.
• The festival features over 45 short films under the theme 'Our Heritage, Our Pride,' celebrating Indian civilization and culture.

Event Details

• Opening: Inaugurated on the morning of 24 October by National Award-winning director Dr. Santwana Bardoloi.
• Closing: The closing ceremony on 25 October will feature State Minister Kaushik Rai alongside various dignitaries.
• Awards: Winning films across eight categories will receive trophies, certificates, and cash prizes.

Special Programming

• Tribute Screening: The film 'Bhupen da Uncut,' directed by Bobbeeta Sharma, will be shown to honor Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary.
• Pre-festival Outreach: Screenings of last year’s selected works were held at Nirmal Haloi College and Nalbari College for students.

Organization

• Organizers: Chalachitram, a subsidiary of Vishwa Samvad Kendra-Assam, led by organizers Kishor Shivam, Nava Thakuria, and Bhagawat Pritam.
• Selection Committee: Includes director Jhulan Krishna Mahanta, filmmaker Bibhu Dutta, cinematographer Hiten Thakuria, sound engineer Dipak Dutta, and singer Babita Sharma.
• Publication: A commemorative souvenir titled 'Chalachitram,' edited by senior journalist Hemchandra Doley, will be released during the event.