Oinam Gautam Singh

Oinam Gautam Singh
O. Gautam addressing a press conference during 42nd IFFI 2011
Born(1977-10-12)12 October 1977
Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Director, Editor, Screenplay Writer
Years active2002-present
SpouseLenabati Phanjoubam
ChildrenNingthoungamba Oinam
Parent(s)Oinam Leirenjao Singh
Oinam Ongbi Radhe Devi
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri (2011)

Oinam Gautam Singh (popularly known as O. Gautam) is an Indian film director and editor who works in Manipuri films.[1] He started his career in Manipuri cinema as an editor and later took up direction since more than a decade.[2] One of the successful filmmakers in Manipuri Cinema, he is the recipient of many awards, including a National Film Award for his 2011 movie Phijigee Mani.[3][4] Gautam[5] has worked under eminent film personalities like Aribam Syam Sharma and Oken Amakcham.[6] He had been a Jury Member of Indian Panorama for 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014.

  1. ^ "Marketing is one of the biggest hurdles for Manipuri films". www.deccanherald.com.
  2. ^ "3rd day Report of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
  3. ^ "Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020". Hindustan Times. 20 December 2020.
  4. ^ "24 feature films to be screened at 42nd IFFI". www.news18.com. 19 October 2011.
  5. ^ "Oinam Gautam Singh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. ^ "Better focus on pre-production suggested for growth of Manipuri cinema : 17th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.