Tura, June 13: Giving a major boost to films created in Garo Hills, and acknowledging the rare talent abundantly available in this region that has witnessed the success of directors like Dominic Sangma, Tura’s very own lady film producer and Director Supriya Prasad Rauniar has been invited to attend the 21st Reykjavik International Film Festival annual Talent Hunt taking place in Iceland from the 1st to 5th of October, this year.

“You have been selected to participate in RIFF’s annual Talent Lab and we are currently very diligent to bring a remarkable program together where we will hold
masterclasses and workshops with internationally established filmmakers and industry professionals. We will announce the program as well as the nominations forthe Golden Egg competition closer to the festival,” announced the organisers of the Reykjavik International Film Festival in a letter to director Surpriya.

Excited by the announcement and endorsing Iceland’s decision, internationally renowned garo film director Dominic Megam Sangma called upon everyone to come forward and support Supriya so that she is able to travel to the festival, which is a rare case.

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Writing on behalf of the Society of A•chik Film and Entertainment (S.A.F.E), President Dominic Megam Sangma pointed out that the Talent Lab, modeled after prestigious programs like Berlinale Talents and Locarno Filmmakers Academy, offers a remarkable platform for emerging filmmakers to train, network, and engage with industry professionals.

Supriya will have the chance to pitch her debut feature film, “The Honeybee Girl,” as both Director and Producer.

“This esteemed program selects only twenty filmmakers worldwide each year and features masterclasses, panels, and workshops. Past mentors have included renowned filmmakers such as Luca Guadagnino, Jim Jarmusch, Bela Tarr, Darren Aronofsky etc,” said Dominic Sangma.

However, participation in the Talent Lab requires a fee of 165,000 ISK (approximately Rs. 1 lakh), and additional expenses for flights and visa amount to nearly the same.

Dominic has urged upon all to come forward and aid Supriya Prasad to make it to the festival in Iceland.

“We humbly request your support in granting Supriya Prasad two lakhs rupees to enable her to attend this transformative event and represent India on a global stage,” appealed Dominic.

Supriya Prasad is an esteemed alumna of the Film & Television Institute of India, Pune. Her previous film, “Portrait of a Willow Woman,” has garnered international recognition, being showcased at esteemed film festivals including Melbourne, TSAFF, US, Stuttgart, Cincinnati, among others. Notably, it was also screened at the Nehru Centre London as part of the exhibition:

The 8 Sisters Meet: Celebrating North East India.

” Supriya has consistently showcased our culture on a global platform, and supporting her attendance at this lab would be a testament to our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting cultural exchange,” said Dominic Sangma.

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