Jharkhand Film and Television Institute Pre-Establishment Film Festival, Masterclass and Special Screening and Discussion of Tribal Films

The Jharkhand Film and Television Institute Pre-Establishment Film Festival, Masterclass and Special Screening and Discussion of Tribal Films World Tribal Day painted Ranchi in the colors of cinema, with film screenings and meaningful dialogues spanning two days As an important step towards the establishment of the Jharkhand Film and Television Institute, a two‑day film festival, masterclass, special screenings of tribal films and a discussion were organized. The programme created a cinema atmosphere in Ranchi for two days where films were not only shown on screen but also generated serious dialogue about culture, identity, tradition, language and society through them. The event provided a common platform for film students, filmmakers, artists, cinema‑enthusiasts and people associated with cinema. For a long time a strong and creative platform for cinema has been felt necessary in Jharkhand. In this context the event became an opportunity for cinema lovers, where they not only watched films but also deliberated on their making, narrative and social concerns. During the two‑day festival special screenings of films focusing on tribal life, culture and the diversity of society were held. Post‑screening discussions made the programme even more meaningful. Dialogues between audiences and filmmakers clarified that cinema is a powerful medium that goes beyond entertainment to express society’s memories, struggles, questions and cultural identity. The most important aspect of the festival was the attempt to understand tribal society through films. During the masterclass students and cinema‑enthusiasts were introduced to the nuances of filmmaking, the art of storytelling and the socio‑cultural impact of cinema. Participants understood various aspects of cinema by interacting with filmmakers and experts. A special feature of the two‑day event was that it gave Ranchi’s cinema‑enthusiasts a shared platform. The enthusiasm and reactions of audiences towards films were visible throughout the event. Active audience participation in post‑screening discussions kept the programme lively. Audiences, students and people associated with cinema who came to watch the films described such events as crucial for the new possibilities of cinema in Jharkhand. The programme made it clear that not only is there enthusiasm for films and filmmaking in Jharkhand, but also a viewer base ready to watch, understand and discuss meaningful and thematic cinema.