Muga, an Assamese short film that shines a spotlight on Assam's iconic silk heritage and the lives of traditional weavers, has been selected for the prestigious Prism Section at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026, marking another significant achievement for regional cinema from the Northeast.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap, Muga is his ninth short film and explores themes of resilience, craftsmanship, and cultural identity through the lens of Assam's centuries-old Muga silk tradition.
The film has been produced by Trinav Entertainment in its debut production venture. The project is spearheaded by producer Jayanta Kakati along with Priyam Das. The cast includes Achinta Raj Kashyap, Upasana Priyam, Mayukh Sharma, and Anabil Mahanta.
While the story and editing have been handled by Kashyap himself, the screenplay has been written by Pranab Baruah.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation of India under India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Mumbai International Film Festival is regarded as South Asia's oldest and largest festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction, and animation films. The Prism Section is a specially curated non-competitive category that showcases distinctive and innovative cinematic voices from India and across the globe.
The MIFF selection adds to Muga's growing list of accolades on the festival circuit. The film won Best Editing at the Chalachitram National Film Festival and received the Best Film – Jury Award at the Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival. It has also secured official selections at the Goa Short Film Festival and the Pune Short Film Festival, besides earning a nomination at the Jaipur International Film Festival.
With its heartfelt portrayal of Assam's treasured Muga silk legacy, the film continues to carry regional stories to wider audiences, reinforcing the growing presence of Assamese cinema on national and international platforms.
The selection of Muga at MIFF 2026 is being seen as another proud moment for Assam's film industry, highlighting the power of local narratives rooted in culture, tradition, and human resilience.