• Mumbai, Maharashtra
    MUMBAI INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 6TH EDITION
    30 Oct 2026  to  1 Nov 2026
    The Mumbai Independent Film Festival is an ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. Started in 2021 the festival is receiving all-round appreciation from the industry, on event management, screening of selected creative films, and its wide media and promotion reach to relevant audiences all over India. The aim of Mumbai Independent Film Festival is to raise awareness and promote independent cinema in all its forms of art, entertainment and as an industry. The festival’s objective is to give momentum to independent cinema & to foster the growth of a new generation of filmmakers. Hereby, the festival’s initiative is proposed to enhance the cultural and social views and ideology for people’s welfare in adapting to the evolving society. The Mumbai Independent Film Festival provides a supportive program to encourage the youth culture to explore, reflect, interpret, and creatively process the demands of a challenging new world. The festival conducts special online sessions for emerging filmmakers, actors, and technicians on various topics. The physical screening of a few selected films on various topics by budding and established film makers provides a platform for film makers and audiences to interact on a one-to-one basis. Master classes on various topics of filmmaking helps future filmmakers/actors/technicians to understand the craft and the process of film making in a detailed manner. Mumbai Independent Film Festival is specially designed for independent filmmakers who would like to present their creativity with an understanding that the work is submitted to a jury comprising of actors, producers, filmmakers & independent scriptwriters. As the festival is organised to promote the upcoming filmmakers from various genres, we’ve kept the entry fee reasonable.

    How To Get There
    How to Reach Mumbai 1. By Air: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, formerly known as Sahar International Airport, is the primary international airport serving the Mumbai metropolitan area. It is situated about 30 km from the main Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) train station. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji has two terminals. Terminal 1, or the domestic terminal, was the old airport referred to as Santa Cruz Airport, and some locals still use this name. Terminal 2, or the international terminal, replaced the old terminal 2, formerly known as Sahar Airport. The Santa Cruz Domestic Airport is about 4.5 km from the international airport. There are regular direct flights to Mumbai from most major cities in India and across the world. Buses and cabs are easily available from the airport to reach desired destinations. 2. By Rail: Mumbai is very well connected to rest of India by train. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the most popular station in Mumbai. Trains to Mumbai are available from all major railway stations in India. Some important Mumbai trains of note are the Mumbai Rajdhani, Mumbai Duronto, and Konkan Kanya Express. 3. By Road: Mumbai is well-connected with national highways and expressways. Visiting by bus is economical for individual tourists. Government-run and private buses operate daily services. Travelling to Mumbai by car is a common choice made by travellers, and hailing a cab or hiring a private car is an efficient way of exploring the city. Source: Mumbaicity.gov.in Hyperlink: https://mumbaicity.gov.in/tourism/how-to-reach/
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    1.Temperatures in Mumbai can go up to 31°C during the day and 20°C at night. Carry light, cotton clothes to beat the humidity. 2. Sandals, flip flops and sneakers, keep your feet comfortable. 3. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allow bottles to be taken inside.
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    Mumbai Independent Film Festival
    The Mumbai Independent Film Festival celebrates the art of cinema and curates impactful experiences for the local, national and global community. Their unwavering purpose is to foster awareness and champion independent cinema in its diverse forms. MIFF is a beacon for independent filmmakers, guided by the Festival Chairman, Haril Shukla, who brings over 26 years of entertainment industry expertise. Started in 2021, the festival is entering in its 3rd year in 2023.
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    https://mumbaiindependentfilmfestival.com/
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    mumbaiindependentfilmfestival@gmail.com

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