Mumbai International Film Festival

June 19, 2026 11:47 AM

From heritage to hope, young filmmakers bring diverse stories to MIFF 2026

Young filmmakers from across India are bringing stories of culture, identity, family and resilience to the forefront at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) through the "Emerging Voices: Film School Edition" section. The segment, which also features films from renowned institutions in France and Germany, includes 27 films from film schools across India, including the Northeast. The films explore a range of themes, including social issues, hope, human relationships and changing rea...

May 6, 2026 2:27 PM

WAVES Doc Bazaar 2026 to return with new immersive market for storytelling

The second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held from June 16 to 18, alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai. Positioned as a premier platform for documentary, animation and short filmmakers, WAVES Doc Bazaar aims to foster collaboration, mentorship and global visibility for creators across the audiovisual industry. The event will bring together filmmakers, producers, distributors, broadcasters, funders and technology partners, offering opportuniti...

June 7, 2024 5:40 PM

Mumbai International Film Festival Scheduled for June 15-21

18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) will be held from June 15 to June 21 in Mumbai. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Monday. The main venue will be the FD-NFDC Complex, with additional screenings in Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata. This year, MIFF received a record 1,018 film submissions from 38 countries in 65 languages. A total of 118 films were selected for the competition sections, which include both international and national ...

June 6, 2024 4:12 PM

Poster for 18th Mumbai International Film Festival unveiled

The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is scheduled to take place from June 15 to June 21. The poster for the upcoming edition was unveiled on Thursday. Organised by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation, popularly known as MIFF, began in 1990 as BIFF. It was later re-christened as MIFF after Bombay was renamed Mumbai. The Organizing Committee of MIFF, headed by the I&...