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A film library is more than a quiet room filled with old books. It is a record of how people have watched, discussed, produced, and preserved cinema across…

The latest open call for student filmmakers brought together a lively range of short films shaped by curiosity, observation, and a strong desire to tell local…

Since 1962, Gauhati Cine Club has helped build a serious and sustained culture of cinema in Assam. Screenings, conversations, festivals, publications,…

The story of Gauhati Cine Club begins with a belief that cinema deserved to be taken seriously—as an art, a language, and a way of understanding society.…

In 1965, a foreign film reached Gauhati through a modest cultural gathering that would leave a lasting mark on the city’s cinema history. The screening was…

A strong film discussion does more than collect opinions after the credits. It creates a shared space where viewers can examine images, performances, sound,…

Every successful film festival depends on work that begins long before the lights dim in the screening hall. At Gauhati Cine Club, volunteers turn an idea into…

The 1970s marked a decisive period for Indian regional cinema. Across the country, filmmakers began testing the limits of commercial storytelling through…

A Look Inside the Club’s Monthly Newsletter: Past Issues and Highlights reveals how a regular publication can become a living record of film culture. For…

A screenplay competition can appear modest from the outside: a call for entries, a reading panel, a shortlist, and an awards ceremony. Yet the most important…