Mumbai Women’s Filmfest in December invites entries

NEW DELHI: Entries have been invited for the second edition of the Mumbai Women’s International Film Festival (MWIFF) to be held later this year with the goal of showcasing women’s talent behind the camera and giving them the spotlight they deserve. 

The Festival organised by Oculus Creations will be held from 6 to 13 December. Entries have to be sent in by 30 September.

Talking about the filmfest, MWIFF director Avinash Pawar says, “This is the first biggest Women’s International Film Festival in India, through which we aim to unleash the talent of filmmakers from all over the world.”

“We also have master class and seminars by Indian Film industry professionals to provide deep-rooted knowledge about cinema to aspiring filmmakers. MWIFF will prove to be a stepping stone for filmmakers in converting their dreams into reality,” he added.

The competition will be held in various categories, which include short films, documentary films, and feature films; the non- competitive category includes world cine-busters, world panorama and world premiere.

MWIFF will comprise six days of film screenings, closing night networking parties, industry panels, post-screening discussions, celebrities, an award ceremony and a pink carpet.