Hindi
Cinemax kicks off 5th chapter of Marathi Film Festival
MUMBAI: Cinemax has announced the launch of the 5th chapter of its annual Marathi Film Festival in Maharashtra, which will showcase seven select movies of recent times.
The festival commenced with a special screening of the much acclaimed film ‘Pangira‘ with its entire star cast in attendance.The Marathi Film Festival will be celebrated across all Cinemax locations in Maharashtra – for theatres in Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik as well as Malegaon.
This week long festival will showcase Marathi cinema‘s most popular contemporary movies across various genres. These encompass comic blockbusters such as Huppa Huyya and Ideachi Kalpana, Paaradh, Lalbaug Parel, Chal De Dhar Pakad and Manya – The Wonder Boy in the drama genre and the internationally acclaimed Mee Sindhutai Sapkal.
Said Cinemax CEO Sunil Punjabi, “Cinemax has a strong-hold in Maharashtra and we have always been in the fore-front of promoting regional cinema. Cinemax is the only multiplex to host such a festival across the state, and the success for this festival is clearly
evident as we step into our fifth year of celebrating Marathi cinema. Such initiatives reinforce our connect with our patrons and we are sure this festival will be enjoyed by all.”
Hindi
MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
