Film-making workshop held at Tirtha Nath Sharma Hall in Chandmari, Guwahati

GUWAHATI: A film-making workshop held in the fond memory of legendary art director Phatik Baruah, organized and conducted by the critically acclaimed film director Shankar Borua and ably assisted by Ratul Das and Jyotirmoy Baishya, successfully concluded at the Tirtha Nath Sharma Hall in Chandmari, Guwahati recently.

Borua, who has been conducting such workshops in different parts of the country, especially the Northeastern region, emphasized on the fundamental principles of the film medium and diverse story-telling patterns, the visual structures, the various phases of fiction and non-fiction cinema, which have their own specific tasks, among other aspects. It was a great opportunity for the participants to familiarize themselves with the sensitivities and practicalities of the medium.

All expenses incurred during the workshop were entirely borne by Shankar Borua. It was an extremely generous gesture on the part of Borua to conduct a workshop in the fond memory of renowned art director Phatik Baruah, who had collaborated with so many filmmakers over the years.

Borua with his unfailing enthusiasm, empathetically shared his vast knowledge and experience of cinema that enlightened and motivated the enthusiasts, aspiring filmmakers and film students.

Borua said, "It is my own little way of paying tribute to an exceptional artist/craftsman and a wonderful human being. I have great memories of spending hours with Phatik Dodaideo, cooking a meal together, and deliberating on our lives and times. His exceptional life is a movie and I sincerely hope the people of Assam will get to know more about his life and work in the days ahead."

Borua is known for his recent unique film narratives 'Grief on a Sunday Morning' (a film about the sexual abuse of little boys), 'The Curiosity Shop' (a film that espouses the adoption of a girl child while depicting the abuse of women within the family unknown to the world outside) and the political musical 'Rongeen' (Colorful) highlighting the power of participatory democracy in the face of endemic corruption and injustice.

The workshop also saw the participation of national-award winning filmmaker and cinematographer Suraj Duwarah and film editor Jiten Borah as resource persons, enlightening the participants with insightful commentaries on the various aspects and segments related to the art of filmmaking.

"It was a nice experience to be a part of the workshop organized in the fond memory of a veteran production designer who departed recently," said Suraj Duwarah, who had directed the National Award-winning Rabha language film 'Orong' in 2015. "It was a delight for me to share my professional experience with some young minds besides making them aware of the contribution of Phatik Baruah. It's notable that, this workshop has been organized by ace filmmaker Shankar Borua for free, which is really admirable," said Duwarah.

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