Manipur: Akhrul Tanjung has won the Northeast Short Film Competition.

Ukhrul: Sorenzan Vashum, a photographer from Ukhrul district, Manipur, was declared the winner of the “Big Shorts Challenge, North-East Edition”.

A self-taught artist, Washam started his creative journey using his mobile phone and currently works as a wedding photographer while also making music videos. Although Vasham has no formal training, he honed his skills through sheer passion and dedication. His competition-winning film is his debut short film and showcases the 24-year-old’s talents.

“My Story is God’s Story” is a documentary based on real life and has garnered the most views, making it the clear winner of the competition. The documentary tells the story of Chen Mayo, a 19-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a rare dermatological disorder, pustular psoriasis, when she was just six years old. Her condition causes her skin cells to regenerate at a much faster rate than normal.

The video revolves around his life depicting the struggles and hardships of living with his medical condition. The documentary also shows Chinmayo’s unwavering faith in God and his family’s unwavering faith despite many painful circumstances. The film ends with Chinmayo happily singing in a fellowship, completing his transition from pain to living a normal life. Chinmayo Kashong starred in the film, it has authenticity and poise.