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Film Federation of Arunachal: About Us

The Film Federation of Arunachal (FFA) is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Federation was established in the year 2014 to pursue development and welfare of film making community in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

The main objectives of the Federation are to recognize and promote state-based filmmakers and assist in creating a market base for indigenously produced films in the state and also at regional, national and international levels.

Since its establishment, the Federation has conducted several workshops on filmmaking for the benefit of state-based filmmakers and has also successfully assisted the Government of Arunachal Pradesh towards the development of the Arunachal Pradesh Film Policy 2020.

Among the key events that the Film Federation of Arunachal undertakes each year is the Arunachal Film Festival and the State Film Awards.

The executive body of the Film Federation of Arunachal is elected/selected in accordance with its bye-law for a tenure of three years. Some of the key executive portfolios of the Federation are President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Secretary IPR, district-wise Joint Secretary, Chief Auditor, etc.

The President of the Federation for the tenure 2018-2021 is Mr Hali Welly and is assisted by Mr Shambo Flago as the Federation’s General Secretary.

Currently, there are more than 500 registered members with the Film Federation of Arunachal and about 50 registered production houses.

Our Team

Hali Welly

Organizing Chairman

A Civil engineer by profession, Hali Welly by passion is a film director, a cinematographer, and an Itanagar-based award-winning photographer who is currently serving as the President of the Film Federation of Arunachal (FFA).

Shambo Flago

Organizing Secretary

Shambo Flago is ARUNACHAL Director cum producer since from 2003, andGeneral secretary FILM FEDERATION OF ARUNACHAL (FFA Best director awardee of film ‘MANGKAR’.

ABO NABAM

Festival editor

He is a graduate from Vancouver Film School, Canada, mastering in 3d Animation & visual effects. He was the technical director at the 1st state film awards.

Taba Reema

Festival Communicator

She is an awardee Actor and CEO of "Tribal Souls (an artist and event management company). Graduate in B.sc Botany from Dera Natung Govt College Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

Tanom Jerang

Content Writer

Tanom Jerang is an Itanagar-based filmmaker with specialization in documentary films. Tanom Jerang has worked extensively on the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), and North Eastern Council (NEC) projects at various capacities

Todak Doye

Promotion/brand Manager

Todak Daniel Doye has a degree in Philosophy from Hindu College and a Diploma in Advertising from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.A freelancer now, he has about 6 years of industry experience in the Indian Advertising Industry. Originally a Copywriter, he curates a brand with his team. Brands which are ready for the world.

Abraham Ering

Technical Supervisor (Del)

Abraham Ering has over five years' of experience in creating and developing applications, games, websites, and other technical products as well. Mr Ering comes from an engineering background. He is also an entrepreneur, who provides digital solution and has diploma in AUTOCAD, REVIT ARCHITECTURE, STADPRO, and ANIMATION.

Dulley Tamang

Festival Auditor

HE is Working as film Director / Photography / Editing / Animator have Experience of 5 short films out of five short films one short Film awarded at state level and another short film awarded at international level as best Direction in amateur category.Presently holding the post of Treasurer in Film Federation of Arunachal.

Tage Apa

Technical supervisor(Ita)

He is a film maker, Editor, Actor, Dancer, M.D of Tribal souls’ company and CEO of Hills Buzz production and records studio. He is winner of 6th film festival on short movie category , Besides being a filmmaker,he has Senior Diploma in Kathak Nritya from Bengia Sangeet Parishad West Bengal. Adjudged as young Talented Artiste for year 2011-2012 by Director, NEZCC Ministry of culture, Govt. of India.

Lobsang Chombey

Festival Director

Lobsang Chombey completed his studies in Arunachal Pradesh and moved to New Delhi. Joined BBC Trust Service in 2005. Worked mostly in Television postproduction; in his career of 15 years he has worked for NDTV, Fox History, BBC Media Action (Cambodia), Viacom 18, Voice of America, Good Times, TLC etc.