ITANAGAR, February 9: The Arunachal Film Festival continued its celebration of cinematic excellence on its second day,  offering an exciting lineup of workshops, film screenings, and discussions. Building upon the success  of the first day, the festival provided attendees with opportunities to engage with local and national  talents in the film industry, explore diverse storytelling perspectives, and appreciate the vibrant  culture of Arunachal Pradesh.
Continuing from Thursday’s events, today's program featured workshops on cinematography and acting,  which were well-received by attendees. The cinematography workshop, led by Indranil Mukherjee, a  professor at the esteemed Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), offered valuable insights  into visual storytelling and the art of cinematography. The acting workshop, conducted by talented  actor Paalin Kabak, explored the nuances of transitioning from stage performances to on-screen acting,  providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the craft.
Alongside these engaging workshops, the festival also showcased a diverse array of feature films. While  the Mobile Digital Movie Theatre screenings focused on local short films by emerging Arunachali  filmmakers, the Auditorium lineup featured thought-provoking films such as "Tora's Husband" by director  Reema Das and "GURAS" by Saurab Rai. These films contributed to the festival's exploration of diverse  storytelling perspectives and added to the vibrant atmosphere of cinematic appreciation, the Q&A  session after the screening of each film gave the audience to know more about the films and the maker  themselves.
The Day also witnessed the screening of this year’s best Documentary contenders in the Mobile Digital  Movie Theatre. 
The day ended with the announcement of this year’s competition winners, where RANGRUNG YA RANGBEE HEH by Mankap Nokwoham took the first place followed by TOH LEIN (GAMES & SPORTS) by Chau Anandra  Namchoom coming in the runner up position, in the Short film Competition. In the Best short Documentary  competition THE SONGS WE SING THE DRUMS WE BEAT by Kombong Darang took the first place and A GRITIS  LAD by Akom Don Emma placing second. 
In closing remark secretary of IPR Nyali ete addressed the short comings of the festivals and reassured  all the the attendees that these shortcomings will be addressed in the future festivals. 
As the second day of the Arunachal Film Festival comes to a close, attendees and organizers alike can  reflect on the rich experiences and insights gained from this celebration of cinema. The festival has  provided a platform for emerging talents, facilitated engaging discussions, and showcased a diverse  range of films, all while promoting and developing the film industry in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal  Film Festival shone a spotlight on Northeast Indian cinema.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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