Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival 2023
The Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival (NIDFF) is happening on December 13 in Guwahati, Assam.
This is the third time the festival is being held, and it's a big deal because it brings together films from all over the world and different parts of India.
The festival is a tribute to the late musician Zubeen Garg and will show 40 shortlisted films from 15 countries.
There will be awards for the best films in different categories, and the day will start with a quiz about two famous musicians, Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg.
The festival is all about celebrating different kinds of stories and helping new filmmakers from the Northeast of India.
The third edition of the Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival (NIDFF) will be held on December 13 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio in Guwahati, Assam.
The festival is a collaboration between Akhara Ghar Cine Society (AGCS) and RedCardinal Motion Pictures, in tribute to the late musician Zubeen Garg.
NIDFF aims to showcase diverse storytelling and strengthen the identity of filmmaking in Northeast India, with entries from 15 countries and 40 shortlisted films.
The festival will feature a wide lineup of regional films representing various Indian filmmaking traditions and include screenings, panel discussions, and awards across several categories.
The day-long program will open with the 'Bhupen Zubeen Quiz' and feature screenings of 11 short films and documentaries.
- Who
- Organized by Akhara Ghar Cine Society (AGCS) and RedCardinal Motion Pictures, with festival director Saurav Dutta and executive director Mridupawan Bora
- What
- Third edition of the Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival (NIDFF)
- When
- December 13, 2023
- Where
- Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- To showcase diverse storytelling, strengthen the identity of filmmaking in Northeast India, and elevate regional talent
- Date
- December 13, 2023
- Location
- Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati, Assam, India
- Organizers
- Akhara Ghar Cine Society (AGCS) and RedCardinal Motion Pictures
- Tribute
- Late musician and cultural icon Zubeen Garg
- Participating Countries
- 15 countries, including the US, UK, Spain, Japan, Germany, and Australia
- Film Submissions
- 162 submissions, 40 shortlisted
- Regional Films
- Assamese, Khasi, Oriya, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Rajasthani, Gujarati, and Punjabi
- Awards
- Best Short Film, Best Feature Film, Best Short Documentary, Best Feature Documentary, Best Northeast India Special Award, Best Director, Best Actor (Male and Female), Best Director of Photography, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Sound Design