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The Shillong International Film Festival was the first of its kind in the State. The three-day event consisted of movie screenings from within the State and around South Asia. The event also gave workshops on the various aspects of film making. The North East AV India Archive also set up an exhibit in the convention centre's main hall. The displays consisted of Compact Disc covers of movies from Meghalaya, set up in a row for visitors to admire. The displays were careful

The Northeast India AV Archive, in collaboration with the Imphal Peace Museum held a two day exhibition in St, Anthony's College, Shillong on the 26th and 27th of March, 2026. “Remembering in Peace” foregrounds a significant body of Japanese material preserved at the Imphal Peace Museum, bringing into view archival fragments that speak to memory, loss, and reconciliation across borders. Drawing from photographs, personal effects,postcards, Paintings, currency, cartography and

In Northeast India, many communities have long relied on the oral transmission of traditions and stories, serving as a primary means of communication and cultural heritage. This reliance on spoken narratives, as opposed to written or visual documentation, is a distinctive feature that emphasizes the vital role of storytelling in passing down histories and legacies through generations. Within this oral tradition, an intricate web of stories, ranging from mythical tales to