The 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (North East) 2025 took place on January 10–11, 2026, at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The organisers of the 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (North East) 2025 announced the winners, honouring notable films and artistes from the region.
Key Winners of the 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (2025)
| Category | Winner | Film (Language) |
| Best Film | Apot (Produced/Directed by Raphael Warjri) | Apot (Khasi) |
| Best Director | Prakash Deka | Nora (Assamese) |
| Best Actor (Male) | Raju Roy | Noi Kotha (Assamese) |
| Best Actor (Female) | Rodali Bora | Burkha (Assamese) |
| Best Screenwriter | Sanjib Sabhapandit | Aakash Heno Nodir Naam (Assamese) |
| Best Music Director | Augustine Kurbah | Apot (Khasi) |
| Best Film Editor | Priyakanta Laishram | Oneness (Manipuri) |
| Best Cinematography | Aniruddha Barua | Taarikh (Assamese) |
| Best Sound Design | Manas Protim Goswami | Nora (Assamese) |
| Best Art Director | Bhaskar Jyoti Kalita | Woodcutter (Assamese) |
The event was attended by notable figures including National Award-winning actress Suhasini Mulay as the chief guest, alongside legendary filmmaker Jahnu Barua.
