The esteemed Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF), the premier film event in Northeast India, is set to return for its ninth edition. The festival, eagerly anticipated by cinema enthusiasts, is now accepting entries from across India in both competitive and non-competitive categories.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their entries for the 9th BVFF by the deadline of September 30, 2024. As in previous years, the festival will be hosted in Guwahati.
Organised by Tattva Creations and the Brahmaputra Foundation, BVFF has become a significant event for cinema lovers, blending untold stories with exceptional artistry to create a rich experience for all attendees. BVFF is known for its contribution to the cultural landscape of cinema in the region, attracting an average of 25,000 visitors per edition.
In addition to showcasing the best of Indian independent cinema, BVFF has played a vital role in skilling and empowering youth through workshops, masterclasses, activities, and industry apprenticeships. Recognised as one of the best platforms for learning and networking, the festival offers budding filmmakers valuable opportunities to grow and connect.
The previous edition saw a collaboration between BVFF and the popular OTT streaming platform Amazon Prime, offering independent filmmakers a significant opportunity to present their work on both national and international stages, thus opening many potential avenues.
Tanushree Hazarika, Festival Director of Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival, stated, “We’re back for a ninth edition, and it promises to be more vibrant and bigger than ever before. The support we received from the BVFF community during our 8th edition—the first post-COVID—reaffirms our faith in the vision we have of providing a platform for India’s best storytellers who craft meaningful cinema. BVFF is more than a film festival; it’s a platform to showcase the culture, creativity, and talent of the entire North-East, bringing talented individuals from the world of media and entertainment closer to home to share their stories, experiences, and knowledge.”
Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities. In addition to film screenings, there will be engaging workshops, panel discussions with industry stalwarts, and enjoyable mini-events designed to provide a holistic and memorable experience for all participants.
Veteran actor Boman Irani spoke warmly of the festival and its significance. “I look forward to visiting the festival again. I am enthusiastic about the recognition that the BVFF helps bring to the most talented filmmakers from the North-East. It truly embodies inclusivity and fosters a spirit of open dialogue,” he said.
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Director, producer, and actor Prakash Jha expressed his excitement about the upcoming edition of the BVFF. “This film festival takes great efforts to popularise the best films from in and around the North-East. BVFF is a great ambassador for Indian cinema because of the way it amalgamates creativity and a comprehensive outlook through the lens of creativity and talent promotion,” he exclaimed.
Writer-director Krishna DK praised the festival’s meticulous organisation. “The efforts taken by the organisers in getting every minute detail right enable every filmmaker to showcase their talent on a grand scale. The fact that the festival is entering its ninth edition is proof enough that it has made a significant difference in the attitude towards regional and budding filmmakers.”
Prominent figures from the film industry, including Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Rajkumar Hirani, Gauri Shinde, Shakun Batra, Amar Kaushik, Vishal Bharadwaj, Nagesh Kukunoor, Abhishek Chaubey, Rajkumar Rao, and many others, have been involved with the BVFF. They continue to support the festival in spirit, acting as guiding lights and encouraging everyone associated with this home-grown film festival.
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