"This is for Meghalaya—for its people, its stories, and its spirit. Your support of local cinema is what inspires us to dream, to take risks, and to keep telling stories that matter. This award is yours too," said renowned filmmaker from Meghalaya, Pradip Kurbah, after winning Best Film and Best Director at the prestigious 47th Moscow International Film Festival for his latest work, "Ha Lyngkha Bneng".

‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng’ (The Elysian Field), a Khasi-language film directed by Pradip Kurbah, has reached a significant milestone by being selected for the Main Competition at the prestigious 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2025