About EIIFF 2025

Key Dates

The Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival returns in February 6 – 9, 2025 for its 2nd edition — 4 days of national and international cinema; Industry Engagement events, Masterclasses, Cine Dialogues, Panel Series, Meet the Press, The Classics Section, The Spotlights featuring the Best of the Festivals, Northeast Waves, and of course Open Competitions in three (3) categories of Shorts, Feature Documentaries and fiction features.

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10 January

Submission close

20 January

Announcement of Official Festival Film Selection

25 January

Official Festival Schedule

27 January

Online Festival Tickets Sales

31 January – 4 February

Eikhoigi Imphal Documentor (Non-Fiction)

5-6 February

MSFDS Screenwriters’ Lab Final Mentoring (Fiction)

6-8 February

The Pitch Sessions (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Delegate Card Information

  • Accreditation as Delegates is mandatory to attend the festival.
  • Delegate Card do not ensure free access to film screenings.
  • For entry to screenings “Free Movie Passes” are to be booked in advance.
  • To get “Free Movie Passes” register at “Get Free Movie Pass” at www.eiiff.org.

Terms & Conditions | Guidelines for EIIFF Delegates:

  1. The payment of Rs. 150 is towards EIIFF 2025 Delegate Card.
  2. Delegate Card gives access to all Industry engagement events on a ‘first-come-first’ basis. Once the auditorium is filled up, the gate will close.
  3. The accreditation fee payment doesn’t ensure any other benefits.
  4. There are no fees for watching the films.
  5. The seats for the screenings should be booked in advance via ”Get Free Movie Pass” at www.eiiff.org
  6. The Movie Pass doesn’t ensure a seat as seats are to be occupied on ‘first-come-first’ basis. Once the hall is filled up, the gates will be closed.
  7. We encourage all to get enriched by the cross-cultural exchange and industry development events.
  8. Anyone found to be intoxicated or using any foul means, the security personnel may take appropriate steps.
  9. Let’s have and showcase Manipuri hospitality and culture to the rest of the world.
  10. The schedule of the film is subjected to change for any technical reasons.
  11. All are requested to cooperate with our volunteers.
  12. To be a delegate you have to be 18 years and above.

 

Free movie passes are available exclusively for accredited festival delegates.

  • Delegates can avail of multiple free movie passes but can receive only one pass per film.
  • If two films have overlapping screening times, a delegate must choose only one to attend.
  • If unable to attend a screening after booking a seat, delegates are requested to cancel their reservation to allow others the opportunity to watch the film.

Your cooperation ensures a seamless festival experience for all.