SHILLONG: The 31st European Union Film Festival (EUFF) opened in Shillong to an enthusiastic reception, marking the first time the prestigious showcase of European cinema has come to Meghalaya.
The festival, organized by the EU Delegation to India with Asian Confluence Centre as local partner, brings together audiences, cultural leaders, and dignitaries for a week-long celebration of cinematic and cultural exchange.
EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet, alongside government and academic leaders, inaugurated the festival with the screening of the Dutch film “Jippie No More!” and participated in a panel discussion on building synergies between Europe and Northeast India.
Ambassador Paquet praised Shillong’s creative energy and highlighted the festival’s role in fostering dialogue between European and Northeast Indian artists and audiences.
Dr. Vijay Kumar, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, welcomed the event as a valuable opportunity for students and young people to experience diverse perspectives through cinema.
Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim and Asian Confluence Executive Director Sabyasachi Dutta both emphasized the importance of cultural exchanges in strengthening global connections and promoting Northeast India’s storytelling traditions.
The Shillong chapter of EUFF 2026 runs from November 12–18 across four venues, including the Asian Confluence Centre, Lady Keane College, St. Edmund’s College, and KL Bajoria College.
After Shillong, the festival will travel to New Delhi and Pune.
(4FrontMedia news)
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