Aizawl, Feb 18, 2026: The Directorate of Information & Public Relations (I&PR) has commenced the judging process for the Mizoram Short Films Competition 2026 at the I&PR Mini Theatre, Lianchhiari Run, with five appointed judges reviewing entries from today.
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| Judges of Mizoram Short Films Competition 2026 pose at I&PR Mini Theatre, Aizawl, as evaluation of 41 entries begins. |
A total of 41 short films have been submitted for this year’s competition - the highest number of entries recorded so far in the history of Mizo short film competitions, marking a significant milestone for the state’s growing film movement.
According to the schedule, prizes for the winners will be distributed on February 24.
Meanwhile, as part of Chapchar Kut 2026 celebrations, the Directorate will organise a Mizo Film Show on March 12 and 13 at the same venue, featuring selected short films from the competition along with Mizo feature films.
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In another major initiative to promote the state’s film industry, the Directorate will host the first-ever Lemchan–Mizoram Film Festival 2026 from March 16 to 18. A Festival Organizing Committee has been constituted under the leadership of IPRP&S Secretary Pi Betsy Zothanpari Sailo.
The committee held its first meeting yesterday under the chairmanship of Festival Director Pi K. Vanlalsangi, who is also the I&PR Director, to deliberate on the structure and execution of the upcoming film festival.
