Movies
Ontrack teams up with Kamar film factory for the 67th Filmfare Awards South 2022
Mumbai: Ontrack has partnered with Kamar Film Factory as a media sales partner for the 67 Filmfare Awards South 2022. Filmfare recently announced that the awards would be held on 18 September 2022, in partnership with the Kamar Film Factory.
For the first time, the awards will be held in Bengaluru on 18 September , 2022, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIC), where some of the biggest stars from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, as well as Bollywood, will converge to witness an evening full of entertainment, glamour, and glitz.
Ontrack CEO Alok Rakshit said, “This gives us an interesting opportunity to cater to brands for whom the four Southern states have become a very vital cog, as it addresses a large and discerning audience who are big followers of the fantastic movies that are churned out every year, leaving behind an indelible impact on the minds of viewers and fans alike.”
Kamar Film Factory founder Kamar said, “There are no two ways about it, Filmfare Awards South is one of the most-awaited events in the entertainment circuit of South India. It was dearly missed last year, but we’re excited that this time it is spread over two days, giving every release from 2019 to 2021 a chance to win the recognition it deserves. I’m eagerly looking forward to this.”
Ontack business director Saugat Baanerjee added, “South Indian films have become a popular mainstay on a pan India basis and we are delighted to collaborate with Kamar Film Factory on the esteemed South Filmfare Awards 2022 and shall look forward to monetizing the same on-ground as well as on-air, to the best of our abilities.”
Kamar Film Factory’s Anand Mishar commented, “We are glad to associate with ONTRACK as our media sales partner since they have an extensive footprint pan-India with their existing network of leading clients and their in-depth relations with media agencies. The amplification of the established intellectual property via the Zee Network of channels in the South and leading digital partner Facebook, also makes it an interesting proposition for brands this year.”
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.
