Lamtluang Online News: Raymond Colney’s short film Maimizial has secured first prize at the Mizo Short Film Competition 2026, with the award ceremony held in Aizawl on 24 February 2026.
The event took place at the Mini Theatre, Lianchhiari Run, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Treasury Square, Aizawl. It was organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with the Mizoram Film Development Committee. A total of 41 short films were submitted for this year’s competition.
The prizes were presented by Pu B Lalchhanzova, Minister for Information and Public Relations and Printing and Stationery. The programme was chaired by Director Pi K Vanlalsangi, while Secretary Pi Betsy Zothanpari Sailo delivered a brief report on the competition.
In his address, the Minister stated that a good film is a powerful medium capable of shaping the thoughts of its audience and guiding them towards what is right. He emphasised that producing a large number of films is less important than ensuring quality. He also announced that, with support from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Lemchan Mizo Film Festival is scheduled to be held in Mizoram from 16 to 18 March.
The Minister further noted that filmmakers who receive recognition and awards tend to approach each subsequent project with deeper meaning and careful planning, highlighting the importance of using time wisely. He congratulated all the award recipients and expressed hope that those who did not win would remain encouraged and continue striving for excellence.
For the competition, 41 short films with a duration of 10 to 15 minutes were submitted by the closing date of 16 February 2026. Following careful evaluation by the panel of judges, the results were officially announced at the ceremony. The first prize carried a cash award of Rs 2,50,000, the second prize Rs 1,25,000 and the third prize Rs 70,000. Five consolation prizes of Rs 30,000 each were also presented.
The winners are as follows:
First Prize: Maimizial by Raymond Colney
Second Prize: Zualtei Pa by H Lalsangzela of Zote Entertainment
Third Prize: Nunna by Lalrohlua Renthlei of Phaidung Studio
The recipients of the consolation prizes are Chanchinbumi Christo Pa, Noodles Soup by Margaret B Lalmuanawmi, Vindicta by David Sanga, The Unforgiven Silence by Ruatfela Mart Khiangte, and Thangthawvenga Hruaitea Hauhnar.
Source: DIPR Mizoram
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