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{{Short description|Indian film director}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Oinam Gautam Singh
| image = The Director of the Manipuri film “Phijigee Mani”, O. Gautam Singh addressing a press conference, during the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2011), in Panaji, Goa on December 01, 2011 (cropped).jpg
| caption = ''O. Gautam addressing a press conference during 42nd IFFI 2011''
| birth_name =
| education =
| occupation = Director, Editor, Screenplay Writer
| years active = 2002-present
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1977|10|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, [[Imphal West]], [[Manipur]]
| parents = Oinam Leirenjao Singh<br/>Oinam Ongbi Radhe Devi
| spouse = Lenabati Phanjoubam
| nationality = [[India]]n
| children = Ningthoungamba Oinam
| awards = [[National 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 [[cinema of Manipur|Manipuri films]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/50-years-of-manipuri-cinema-award-winning-films-screened-at-imphal.html|title=50 years of Manipuri cinema: Award-winning films screened at Imphal}}</ref> He started his career in Manipuri cinema as an editor and later took up direction since more than a decade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.3rd_day_Report_of_Golden_Jubilee_Celebration_of_Manipuri_Cinema_2021|title=3rd day Report of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema 2021|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> One of the successful filmmakers in [[Cinema of Manipur|Manipuri Cinema]], he is the recipient of many awards, including a [[National Film Award]] for his 2011 movie ''[[Phijigee Mani]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-manipuri-films-selected-for-indian-panorama-of-iffi-2020/story-KSifBvZqfEC5IvaOX7WQrL.html|title=Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020|date=December 20, 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/24-feature-films-to-be-screened-at-42nd-iffi-410952.html|title=24 feature films to be screened at 42nd IFFI|date=October 19, 2011|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> Gautam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Oinam-Gautam-Singh|title=Oinam Gautam Singh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> has worked under eminent film personalities like [[Aribam Syam Sharma]] and [[Oken Amakcham]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=9..170421.apr21|title=Better focus on pre-production suggested for growth of Manipuri cinema : 17th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> He had been a Jury Member of Indian Panorama for [[45th International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI) 2014.

==Career==
''Gautam'' started working as a chief assistant director under [[Oken Amakcham]] in the 2002 ''[[Lammei]]'', the first video film to have a commercial screening at a theatre, and in the 2003 movie ''Cheina'', a celluloid film. He set out to work independently as a director in films like ''Leichildagee Urok'' and ''Nangi Shaktam''. His film ''Naoshum'' was among the feature films screened at the 1st Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, organised by Film Forum Manipur. Under [[Aribam Syam Sharma]], he has worked in films ''Rajarshri Bhagyachandra'', ''Crossroads'', ''Miraang'', ''[[Leipaklei]]'', ''[[Manipuri Pony (2012 film)|Manipuri Pony]]'' and ''Dasha''.

He has also tried hands on a musical film ''Laibakki Chandan''. His directorial venture ''Nangdi Eigi Thawaini'' is produced by Kangla Films, Manipur under the aegis of MANIREDA. The movie focusses on viability of the use of renewable solar energy as a substitute for the commercial energy sources. Gautam's 2011 film ''[[Phijigee Mani]]'' earned him a [[National Film Award]]. His 2013 movie ''[[Beragee Bomb]]'' and its sequel ''[[Moreh Maru]]'' displayed his capability on successful direction of comedy genre films. His movies ''Naoshum'' and ''Manipur Express'' became hit films when it was released in theatres.

His 2015 film ''Pankhei'', which is based on insurgency and various socio-political chaos in Manipur, is a woman centric movie with Sukanya Haorongbam playing the lead role. In 2019, he directed ''[[Pandam Amada]]'' which bagged several awards in the 13th Manipur State Film Festival 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.List_of_nominees_9th_Manipur_Film_Awards_MANIFA_2020|title=List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/2/16/IMPHAL-Feb-16-List-of-the-nominees-for-the-9th-Manipur-Film-Awards-MANIFA-2020-is-out-Including-two-tribal-dialect-films-a-total-of-19-films-will-be-competing-for-the-MANIFA-2020-awards-.html|title=Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com}}</ref> It also participated in Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020, 18th International Dhaka Film Festival and 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai.

==Accolades==
Gautam's 2011 film ''[[Phijigee Mani]]'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri]] at the [[59th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=5..080312.mar12|title=59th National Film Awards 2011: Phijigee Mani bags best regional film award : 08th mar12 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> The citation for the National Award reads, "''For a sensitive depiction of the complex displacements that are occurring today in the North Eastern states. The director shows in the most graceful manner the consequences of displaced socio-political priorities which dislodge the young and disturb traditional family moorings and the even more ancient tribal societal systems.''" [[Phijigee Mani]] also participated in Indian Panorama 2011. It was selected in the North East package and screened in IFFI 2014.

He earned an award when ''Pankhei'' bagged the Special Jury Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2016. He won the Best Screenplay and Best Direction awards for his work in the film ''Aruba Echel'' in the Manipur State Film Awards 2018. His 2019 film ''[[Pandam Amada]]'' won the Best Children Film, Best Feature Film and several other awards in the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. He also won the Best Director Award for the film.

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !!
Notes
|-
|2002||''[[Lammei]]''||Chief assistant director||First Manipuri video film to have a theatrical screening.
|-
|2003||''Cheina''||Chief assistant director||Celluloid film.
|-
| ||''Leichildagee Urok''||Director, editor||
|-
| ||''Nangi Shaktam''||Director, editor||
|-
| 2005||''Laibakki Chandan''||Director, editor||Musical film.
|-
|rowspan="2"|2006||''Khongthang-gi Makhol''||Director, editor||
|-
|''Radha-Rani''||Director||Crime and courtroom drama.
|-
|rowspan="2"|2007||''Naoshum''||Director||Screened at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007.
|-
|''Rajarshri Bhagyachandra''||Assistant director||Selected for Indian Panorama of [[International Film Festival of India]] 2008 in the non-feature section.
|-
|rowspan="3"|2008||''Ei Ngaode''||Director||
|-
|''Crossroads''||Chief assistant director, editor||
|-
|''Keishamthong Thoibi''||Director||Based on the famous [[Shumang Leela]] of the same title.
|-
| ||''Uoo Thambal''||Director||
|-
| 2010||''Nangdi Eigi Thawaini''||Director, editor||A film which promotes widespread use of solar energy.
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011||''[[Phijigee Mani]]''||Director, editor||Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the [[59th National Film Awards]]. Selected for Indian Panorama 2011. Selected for Northeast package and screened in IFFI 2014.
|-
|''Miraang''||Chief assistant director, editor||Based on Arambam Samarendra's play of the same title.
|-
| rowspan="3"|2012||''[[Leipaklei]]''||Chief assistant director, editor||Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the [[60th National Film Awards]].
|-
|''[[Manipuri Pony (film)|Manipuri Pony]]''||Assistant director, editor||National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film (Including sports) at the [[60th National Film Awards]].
|-
|''Manipur Express''||Director||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2013||''Dasha''||Chief assistant director, editor ||Based on Arambam Samarendra's play of the same title.
|-
|''[[Beragee Bomb]]''||Director, editor||Genre: Comedy.
|-
|2014||''[[Eidee Kadaida]]''||Director, editor||
|-
|2015||''Pankhei''||Director||Special Jury Award at the Manipur State Film Awards 2016.
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016||''[[Moreh Maru]]''||Director||Genre: Comedy.
|-
|''Nanggee Shaktam Nungshiba Helli''||Director||
|-
|2018||''Aruba Echel''||Director, screenplay||Best Director and Best Screenplay Awards at the Manipur State Film Awards 2018.
|-
|2019||''[[Pandam Amada]]''||Director, editor||Participated in 18th Dhaka International Film Festival, 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival. Official selection in Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020.
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|8299786}}

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Mittie94U89577: brief reworked intro for clarity

>Takhellei at 04:12, 6 July 2021