Doomdooma: Assamese feature film Dear Awa, which tells the story of the indigenous Singpho community, has been selected for two international film festivals in 2027. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein congratulated the film’s team on the selections.
In a message issued on Thursday, Mein congratulated Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora, filmmaker Lachit Baruah and the cast and crew. He said the film’s selection was an achievement for Northeast Indian cinema and its representation of the region’s cultural heritage.
“By bringing the traditions, cultural identity and social realities of the Singpho community to the screen, the film offers a meaningful glimpse into the rich diversity of our region,” Mein said. He also spoke about the importance of taking indigenous stories and regional cultural narratives to wider audiences.
Mein said the film’s selection for the Jaipur International Film Festival 2027 and the Dhaka International Film Festival 2027 would help bring stories from Northeast India to international audiences. He wished the team success in its future work.
Written and directed by Lachit Baruah, Dear Awa (Dear Father) explores the customs, traditions, religious beliefs and social challenges of the Singpho community. The research-based film also examines the impact of insurgency on people’s lives in the Northeast. It was produced under the banner of MB Productions and dubbed into the Singpho language.
The film’s technical team includes cinematographer Papu Deka, editor Samujjal Kashyap and sound recordist Jyoti Chetia.
The film was shot along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, where the Singpho community has a presence. Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora also plays a significant role in the film.
Dear Awa has been selected for the competition section of the 19th Jaipur International Film Festival 2027 and the Cinema of the World section of the 25th Dhaka International Film Festival 2027.
Earlier, the film was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as part of its Australian premiere, where it was featured among films from Northeast India.
The film’s selection at the two festivals will give it further exposure to audiences outside the region. It also brings the customs and experiences of the Singpho community to a wider audience.