Bobby Wahengbam obtained a Diploma in Film Production from XIC, Mumbai, and a Certificate in Film Appreciation from FTII, Pune. Soon after, he had a three years stint as an Assistant Director in the world of advertising and corporate filmmaking. He has been credited with 12 television documentaries, two serials and two telefilms as Director. He works with Third Eye, a production house in Imphal. His short film Joseph’s Son has been screened at numerous festivals including the Mumbai International Film Festival and the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival. As a film columnist, he regularly contributes to Poknapham, the largest circulated Manipuri daily. He is currently working on a book on Regionalness (Manipuriness) and the popular film viewing culture.