Archive · 8 Dec 2025
CNFF-25 Concludes with Awards and Cultural Celebration
The 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-25) took place in Guwahati on 29 and 30 November 2025.
It showcased over 30 short films and documentaries that explored various themes like patriotism, family, aging, and cultural heritage.
The festival awarded prizes in different categories, such as best short film, best documentary, and best director.
Notable films included 'Koli,' which won the best short film in the north-eastern section, and 'Joba,' which won the best short feature in the rest of India category.
The festival was inaugurated by Dr. Sunil Mohanty and featured discussions on film techniques and audience responses.
The closing function was graced by Assam legislative assembly speaker Biswajit Daimary, who appreciated the platform for encouraging short filmmakers.
The 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-25) was held on 29 and 30 November 2025 in Guwahati.
Over 30 short films and documentaries were screened, exploring themes like patriotism, family, and cultural heritage.
Awards were given in various categories, including best short film, best documentary, and best director.
Notable films included 'Koli,' which won the best short film in the north-eastern section, and 'Joba,' which won the best short feature in the rest of India category.
The festival was inaugurated by Dr. Sunil Mohanty and featured discussions on film techniques and audience responses.
- Who
- Chalachitram, a subsidiary of Vishwa Samvad Kendra-Assam
- What
- 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-25)
- When
- 29 and 30 November 2025
- Where
- Jyoti Chitraban premise, Guwahati
- Why
- To encourage budding filmmakers and engage the medium for social changes across the sub-continent
- Event
- 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-25)
- Dates
- 29 and 30 November 2025
- Location
- Jyoti Chitraban premise, Guwahati
- Organizer
- Chalachitram, subsidiary of Vishwa Samvad Kendra-Assam
- Best Short Film (North-Eastern Section)
- Koli
- Best Short Feature (Rest of India)
- Joba
- Best Documentary
- The String Master
- Best Director
- Bismita Borah for Who Will Call Out Father Father
- Best Cinematography
- Expectation team
- Best Editing
- Samujjal Kashyap for Muga
- Best Screenplay
- Irungbam Manisana for The Silent Performer
- Opening Film
- Aham Bharatam
- Closing Film
- The First Film
- Inauguration
- RSS pracharak Dr Sunil Mohanty
- Closing Function Guest
- Assam legislative assembly speaker Biswajit Daimary