A delegation from Nagaland attended the 75th Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin, Germany from February 16 to 18.
Kohima, February 25 (MExN): A delegation from Nagaland, comprising of two members from the Film Association of Nagaland - Dr Imnasenla Vero and Dr Sophy Lasuh, along with Khriesenuo Metha (Photography Trainee), Kikrupfelie Neikha (Model & Actor) and Imsujungla (3D Trainee), attended the 75th Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin, Germany from February 16 to 18.
The team explored the vibrant cinematic gathering, experience some of the best in world cinema, and build meaningful collaborations, stated a DIPR report. The Nagaland team oversaw the Indian Pavilion at the European Film Market (EFM), where they engaged with renowned filmmakers from across the globe.
The European Film Market serves as a key platform for the global film, media, and entertainment industries to buy, sell, and network. As one of the world’s leading industry hubs, it is held annually alongside the Berlinale. Each member of the Nagaland team had received accreditation to the European Film Market, granting them access to film screenings and exclusive industry locations at no cost, it stated.
A central theme of this year’s Berlinale Talents programme was “Listening with Courage, Exploring New Narratives, and Reflecting on Creative Processes.” The 200 invited filmmakers engaged in discussions, workshops, labs, and think tanks. Additionally, public talks featured renowned figures such as Todd Haynes, Cheryl Dunye, Michel Franco, Zacharias Kunuk, RanaEid, Inbal Weinberg, and BinaDaigeler. A particularly memorable highlight was an exclusive session with Honorary Golden Bear recipient TildaSwinton, which proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all attending talents. The global alumni community of Berlinale Talents was well represented, with 125 former participants involved in 77 films at the festival.
The World Cinema Fund (WCF) dedicated its 2025 WCF Day to the theme “Poetry and Politics: Production, Visibility, and Resilience Strategies in Challenging Times.”
The Nagaland team was nominated by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Nagaland with support from the Ministry of Information &Broadcasting, Government of India, and the National Film Development Corporation.
