Additional chief secretary & development commissioner Alemtemshi Jamir who graced the screening as chief guest, commended the Headhunters describing their work as that of “innovation, creativity and art”. Acknowledging that the present generation of Naga youth possessed tremendous skills in various fields, Jamir said many of them could fill up a vacuum in the entertainment industry, taking their gift in music and filmmaking to newer heights not only in the state but in wider levels. He stated that policy makers of the state, taking note of the futuristic exuberance in the youth, were trying to focus on how to promote those talents for progress. Stating that the policy makers were planning the 12th Five Year Plan for Nagaland with special focus on urbanization for all round development of the state, Jamir, however admitted that there were limitations when urban-based growth ventures were assessed.
The additional chief secretary said the government observed the entertainment industry as a huge direction for growth- both in economic and social aspects- and was open to suggestions that could channelize talents in related fields.
While disclosing that there had been an offer from Koreans to set up an entertainment industry in Nagaland, Jamir stated that the proposition had to be rejected based on monetary requirements. He asserted that available talents in the state like the Headhunters needed to collaborate and “bring things together” in making such an industry possible in Nagaland. While lamenting that many “unflattering comments” about the state government were being made in social networking sites, Jamir asserted that areas where intervention could come in should be highlighted and subsequently, good policies needed to be developed with collective efforts from both the government and the public.
Meanwhile, acknowledging that the Headhunters Entertainment group has not approached the government so far in any way, Jamir lauded group members stating, they had evolved into pioneers of filmmaking in the state with what they had. He urged them to suggest avenues where the government could step in and promote talented youth in the field of filmmaking. Jamir also stated that a separate event on 3D animation films, including workshop and screening could be taken up during the state’s annual Hornbill Festival. He opined that such even would be an eye-opener for many people towards the technical aspects filmmaking and could draw more audience.
The Headhunters screened four selected works on the occasion including ‘The Debt’, which was earlier screened at Nazareth College, Rochester, New York (USA) July last; a music video ‘Ancient Gangsta’, performed by Chan Kikon, credited as the first beatbox music video in India; ‘Explore Kohima’, a 30 seconds clip created as a sample advertisement to highlight the beauty and diversity of cultures in Kohima; and ‘Worker Drone’, a 20 minute short which is part of an American TV series called Future States. Liyo Kikon and Kele Yhoshü created the special effects and 3D animation used in the series.
On their recent trip to New York sponsored by state government for Naga filmmakers, Headhunters crew members said they had a “fruitful” excursion and got to set up their own studio at Kohima with ideas and insight they gained during their trip. Headhunters also informed that they would be bringing out several music videos of top Naga bands and musicians in October and November next.
Source: NP
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