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Superboys of Malegaon film shines at the 68th BFI London Film Festival
Mumbai: Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment, and Tiger Baby Production took the spotlight at the 68th BFI London Film Festival with their much-anticipated film Superboys of Malegaon. Following its successful world premiere at TIFF, the film garnered a strong positive response from a full audience in London. It was screened on 10 October at Vue West End.
Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon is a lighthearted look into the unique filmmaking culture of Malegaon, India. The story follows a group of amateur filmmakers in a small town as they create parody films, capturing themes of community, resilience, and the magic of cinema. The film highlights the determination and creativity of the town’s residents while offering a heartfelt portrayal of their filmmaking journey.
The screening saw the attendance of key team members, including Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Adarsh Gourav, alongside several international celebrities, critics, and cinema enthusiasts. Superboys of Malegaon was widely praised at the festival for its authentic narrative, blending humour, creativity, and emotion.
The BFI London Film Festival, known for featuring innovative and diverse films, welcomed the movie, which resonated with audiences worldwide through its portrayal of friendship and filmmaking in a small town. Following the festival, excitement has grown for its upcoming release.
Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. It will be released in Indian theatres in January 2025, followed by a global theatrical release, and will stream on Prime Video across India and in 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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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.
