Eikhoigi Yum (English: Our Home) is a 2022 Manipuri film directed by Romi Meitei. It is jointly produced by Sheetal Chingsu and Romi Meitei under the banner of Thangarakpa Living Frames. The film got official selection at the 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2022. It was the opening film at the 1st Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2022. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2021. The film won the National Film Award For Best Film In Meiteilon at the 69th National Film Awards.
Eikhoigi Yum got official selections at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022 (International Competition Section); 12th Indian Film Festival of Bhubaneswar 2023, Odisha and 45th Moscow International Film Festival 2023. It was screened on 24 November 2022 at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.
Cast Ningthoujam Priyojit as Chaoren Sorri Senjam as Pamheiba, Teacher Nganthoibi Ningthoujam as Chaoren's mother Bhumeshore as Chaoren's father
Accolades Eikhoigi Yum won five awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.
AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 Best Feature Film Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)Romi Meitei (Director) Best Art Direction Konjengbam Demba Meitei Best Child Artiste Ningthoujam Priyojit Best Audiography (Sound Designer) Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan Best Editing Johni Meitei 5th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2023 Best Director Romi Meitei Jury Special Mention Ningthoujam Priyojit Best Cinematography Bikram & Johni Meitei 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022 FIPRESCI award for the Best International Film Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)Romi Meitei (Director) NETPAC Jury Special Mention Award Romi Meitei 69th National Film Awards 2021Best Manipuri Film Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)Romi Meitei (Director)Kazan International Film Festival 2023, RussiaBest Director Romi Meitei Indie Meme Film Festival 2023, USABest Narrative Feature Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)Romi Meitei (Director)Yaraslav Film Festival 2023, RussiaBest Cinematography Johni Meitei & Kangabam Bikram Singh
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