Guwahati: Two films directed by Smriti Prakash Boruah have been officially selected for the prestigious Egyptian American Film Festival (EAFF) 2025, to be held at the Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, New York.
This was announced by SPB Films and Sampreeti Welfare Society. The selections include the feature film “Yoodha – The Warrior” in the Feature Film category and the short film “Inclination” in the Short Film category — both chosen from among over 5,100 submissions worldwide.
“Yoodha – The Warrior” tells the poignant story of a transgender woman navigating life in contemporary society, portraying her struggle for dignity, love, and acceptance. “Inclination”, meanwhile, explores the timeless bond between a mother and her children, celebrating a mother’s unconditional love and sacrifices.
“Having two films selected for the Egyptian American Film Festival is a deeply humbling honor,” said director Smriti Prakash Boruah. “‘Yoodha – The Warrior’ is more than a film — it is an emotional appeal for acceptance and dignity for the transgender community. ‘Inclination’ pays tribute to the universal force of a mother’s selfless love. Sharing these stories with an international audience in New York is a proud moment for all of us.”
The cast of “Yoodha – The Warrior” features Monprativ Barooah, Smriti Prakash Boruah, Anjali Boruah, Jundip Joy Dutta, Bulbul Adhyapak, Jay Parashar, Mousumi Hazarika, Bonti Dutta Hazarika, and several others. “Inclination” stars Geeta Kakoty, Bonti Dutta Hazarika, Jigyasha Bharali, and Dikshita Mech in pivotal roles.
The Egyptian American Film Festival 2025 will take place from October 31 to November 4. The detailed screening schedule and venue information will be announced soon by the festival organizers.
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Sampreeti Welfare Society is a non-governmental organization dedicated to social upliftment and inclusive community development, while SPB Films is an independent production house focused on creating impactful, character-driven cinema.
