GUWAHATI: The four-day-long 7th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) concluded on a high note, with the spirited presence of several acclaimed directors and filmmakers. The much anticipated results of the BVFF Short Film Contest, 2019 were declared.
According to a press release, Rakesh Moirangthem from Manipur won the first prize for his movie “Pe” (The Umbrella). He received a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh. Buddhadeb Barman was the first runners-up for his movie Lachhka Dangir Katha and he received a cash prize of Rs. 70,000. The second runners-up was Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap for his movie Kaan Phus Phusot Phus Phusoni (Poetry of Whispers). He received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. B. Paul Muktieh.
Chairman and Managing Director of NEDFi attended the festival as the chief guest and he gave away the prizes to the winners.