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Inox to enter into film distribution
MUMBAI: Inox Leisure Ltd, has announced its entry into film distribution.
The company has acquired exclusive distribution rights to heavyweight titles such as Garam Masala, Rang De Basanti, Family, Jaaneman, Apharan and Kyonki for the Bengal, Mysore and Rajashtan territories.
Inox CEO Manoj Bhatia says, “We feel the time is just right for INOX Leisure Ltd. to enter the distribution segment. Given our success with exhibition, this is a natural extension of our business.
“Operating a distribution company will give us greater control over the supply chain and bring us one step closer to an integrated set up. Inox has an impeccable track record and is highly regarded by customers, the film industry, investors, business institutions and the banking sector for bringing about greater transparency and professionalism to the cinema industry in India.”
Aroon Sharma will head the distribution set up of Inox, which will have distribution offices in Kolkatta, Jaipur and Bangalore.
In the first phase, the company has invested close to Rs 50 million to bring in titles like Garam Masala (Akshay Kumar, John Abraham), Rang De Basanti (Aamir Khan), Family (Amitabh Bacchhan, Akshay Kumar), Jaaneman (Salman Khan, Priety Zinta), Apharan (Ajay Devgan, Nana Patekar) and Kyonki (Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor).
While, in the second phase, the company will look at international content from International markets, informs the official release.
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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.
