Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:00 [IST]
Last Update: Monday, May 18, 2026 18:02 [IST]
GANGTOK, : ‘Shape of Momo’ film from Sikkimese filmmaker TribenyRai has won the
Grand Jury Award in the New Directors Competition at the Seattle International
Film Festival (SIFF), one of the most prestigious platforms for breakthrough
international filmmaking — days before the film’s theatrical release across
India and Nepal on 29 May 2026.
The
New Directors Competition at SIFF is specifically curated to spotlight the
strongest debut and second features from emerging filmmakers around the world,
and is widely recognised as a powerful launchpad for new international voices
in cinema.
Director
TribenyRaisaid: “It is so exciting to have won such a significant award at a
time when we are about to release our film. I hope it helps with our release on
the 29th of May.”
The
award marks a significant milestone for TribenyRai’s debut feature film and its
team as they prepare to bring Shape of Momo to audiences at home. The
Nepali-language film opens in theatres across India and Nepal on 29 May 2026.
