Raymond Colney’s ‘Maimizial’ Wins First Prize In The Mizo Short Film Competition 2026

Aizawl, February 2026: The award ceremony for the Mizo Short Film Competition 2026 organised by the I&PR Directorate in collaboration with the Mizoram Film Development Committee was held today at the Mini Theatre, Lianchhiari Run, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Treasury Square, Aizawl. A total of 41 short films were submitted for the competition. Pu B. Lalchhanzova, Minister, IPR & PS Department, attended and presented the awards. The ceremony was conducted by Director Pi K. Vanlalsangi, and Secretary Pi Betsy Zothanpari Sailo presented a brief report on the short film competition.

Addressing the gathering, IPR & PS Minister Pu B. Lalchhanzova said that a good film is powerful and can influence the audience’s thoughts, guiding them toward both positive and negative directions. He emphasized that it is important not merely to produce many films, but to produce quality films. The Minister also announced that, with support from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the ‘Lemchan – Mizo Film Festival’ is planned to be held in Mizoram from March 16–18 to promote the state’s film industry. He stated that it is important to make good use of this festival so that filmmaking and related activities can continue to develop as sustainable livelihoods.

He further noted that while the Mizo film industry is progressing, achieving greater success requires continuous learning and skill development, strong self-confidence, and maintaining both physical and mental health. He stressed the importance of perseverance and a mindset of “I can do it,” and said efforts should be made so that Mizo films attain the standard required to win National Awards.

The Minister also observed that when we look at critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, each film is carefully and meaningfully crafted, showing the importance of using time wisely and effectively. He congratulated all the winners of today’s short film competition organized by the I&PR Directorate and expressed hope that those who did not win would remain encouraged and motivated to continue improving.

For the Mizo Short Film Competition 2026, films of 10–15 minutes in length were accepted until 16 February 2026, and 41 entries were received. After careful evaluation by the judges, the results were announced today.

1st Prize: ₹2,50,000

2nd Prize: ₹1,25,000

3rd Prize: ₹70,000

Five Consolation Prizes: ₹30,000 each

Winners of the Mizo Short Film Competition 2026:

1st Prize: Maimizial – Raymond Colney

2nd Prize: Zualtei Pa – H. Lalsangzela (Zote Entertainment)

3rd Prize: Nunna – Lalrohlua Renthlei (Phaidung Studio)

Consolation Prize Winners:

1. Chanchinbumi – Christo Pa

2. Noodles Soup – Margaret B. Lalmuanawmi

3. Vindicta – David Sanga

4. The Unforgiven Silence – Ruatfela Mart Khiangte

5. Thangthawvenga –  Hruaitea Hauhnar