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Osians’ Cinefan to kick start on 27 July
MUMBAI: After a two-year hiatus, the Osian‘s Cinefan Film Festival will return this year from 27 July at the Siri Fort auditorium in New Delhi.
The 10-day festival has also gone in for a new logo. The festival has opted for Turtle as its symbol. The change is an attempt to highlight the festival‘s increased focus on environmental issues.
With ‘Freedom of Creative Thought & Expression‘ as the main theme this year, the 12th edition of the festival will showcase an exciting and bold programme of over 200 films from more than 50 countries, the organisers said in a statement.
A new section, called 7.4, is to be dedicated to the themes of environmental issues. It will be a precursor to a summit on natural and man-made heritage. Apart from competition sections, special platforms will be accorded to first features, animation and also short films.
The festival‘s last edition was held in 2009.
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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.
