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The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, to be held at NFDC Complex, Mumbai, from 15th to 21st June 2026

PRID2250700 MinistryMinistry of Information & Broadcasting Released10 April 2026 Reading10 min

Film submissions Open for 19th MIFF, Deadline for Competition Entries is April 12, 2026 The second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held from 16th to 18th June 2026 alongside MIFF Posted On: 10 APR 2026 12:41PM by PIB Mumbai : Mumbai, April 10, 2026 The 19 th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, will be organized from 15 th to 21 st June 2026 at the NFDC Complex, in Mumbai. The festival invites documentary filmmakers, film professionals, cineastes, writers, academics, critics, journalists, students, and enthusiasts from India and across the world to participate and engage with this vibrant cinematic platform. Currently, online submission of films for screening in the Competition Section is underway. The last date for submission is April 12, 2026. Producers, Distributors, Right Holders or their duly authorized representatives may enter their films only via the Film Freeway platform ( https://filmfreeway.com/MumbaiInternationalFilmFestival-MIFF ) after duly reading the Regulations. No entries will be accepted offline. MIFF, which is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, continues to offer one of the most attractive award packages in the non-feature film segment, with total cash awards amounting to Rs. 55 lakhs. The prestigious Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs. The festival also provides a valuable platform for networking and co-production opportunities. A key highlight of MIFF 2026 will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from 16 th to 18 th June 2026. The Doc Bazaar will feature multiple verticals including a Co-production Market, Viewing Room, and Work in Progress Lab. It aims to facilitate connections between global buyers and sellers of non-feature films, while fostering collaboration and innovation in documentary filmmaking, production, and distribution. Further details regarding participation in WAVES Doc Bazaar will be announced shortly on the official MIFF website. Those interested may keep an eye on https://miff.in/en/waves-doc-bazaar/about-waves-doc-bazaar . Established in 1990, MIFF is South Asia’s oldest and largest non-feature film festival and is held biennially. Over the years, the festival has earned a significant reputation for showcasing excellence in documentary, short fiction, and animation filmmaking, attracting participation from filmmakers across the globe. The 18 th edition of MIFF witnessed an overwhelming response, featuring over 350 films from more than 30 countries. The festival included International and National Competition sections, screenings of award-winning films, restored classics, and specially curated thematic segments. For further information and updates, contact: miff.india@nfdcindia.com or visit www.miff.in *** SriyankaChatterjee / RobinSingh / DineshYadav Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai / PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai (Release ID: 2250700) Visitor Counter : 526 Read this release in: Gujarati , Assamese , Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Telugu , Kannada Ministry of Information & Broadcasting The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, to be held at NFDC Complex, Mumbai, from 15th to 21st June 2026 Film submissions Open for 19th MIFF, Deadline for Competition Entries is April 12, 2026 The second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held from 16th to 18th June 2026 alongside MIFF Posted On: 10 APR 2026 12:41PM by PIB Mumbai : Mumbai, April 10, 2026 The 19 th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, will be organized from 15 th to 21 st June 2026 at the NFDC Complex, in Mumbai. The festival invites documentary filmmakers, film professionals, cineastes, writers, academics, critics, journalists, students, and enthusiasts from India and across the world to participate and engage with this vibrant cinematic platform. Currently, online submission of films for screening in the Competition Section is underway. The last date for submission is April 12, 2026. Producers, Distributors, Right Holders or their duly authorized representatives may enter their films only via the Film Freeway platform ( https://filmfreeway.com/MumbaiInternationalFilmFestival-MIFF ) after duly reading the Regulations. No entries will be accepted offline. MIFF, which is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, continues to offer one of the most attractive award packages in the non-feature film segment, with total cash awards amounting to Rs. 55 lakhs. The prestigious Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs. The festival also provides a valuable platform for networking and co-production opportunities. A key highlight of MIFF 2026 will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from 16 th to 18 th June 2026. The Doc Bazaar will feature multiple verticals including a Co-production Market, Viewing Room, and Work in Progress Lab. It aims to facilitate connections between global buyers and sellers of non-feature films, while fostering collaboration and innovation in documentary filmmaking, production, and distribution. Further details regarding participation in WAVES Doc Bazaar will be announced shortly on the official MIFF website. Those interested may keep an eye on https://miff.in/en/waves-doc-bazaar/about-waves-doc-bazaar . Established in 1990, MIFF is South Asia’s oldest and largest non-feature film festival and is held biennially. Over the years, the festival has earned a significant reputation for showcasing excellence in documentary, short fiction, and animation filmmaking, attracting participation from filmmakers across the globe. The 18 th edition of MIFF witnessed an overwhelming response, featuring over 350 films from more than 30 countries. The festival included International and National Competition sections, screenings of award-winning films, restored classics, and specially curated thematic segments. For further information and updates, contact: miff.india@nfdcindia.com or visit www.miff.in *** SriyankaChatterjee / RobinSingh / DineshYadav Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai / PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai (Release ID: 2250700) Film submissions Open for 19th MIFF, Deadline for Competition Entries is April 12, 2026 The second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held from 16th to 18th June 2026 alongside MIFF" /> : Mumbai, April 10, 2026 The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films, will be organized from 15th to 21st June 2026 at the NFDC Complex, in Mumbai. The festival invites documentary filmmakers, film professionals, cineastes, writers, academics, critics, journalists, students, and enthusiasts from India and across the world to participate and engage with this vibrant cinematic platform. Currently, online submission of films for screening in the Competition Section is underway. The last date for submission is April 12, 2026. Producers, Distributors, Right Holders or their duly authorized representatives may enter their films only via the Film Freeway platform (<a href="https://filmfreeway.com/MumbaiInternationalFilmFestival-MIFF">https://filmfreeway.com/MumbaiInternationalFilmFestival-MIFF</a>) after duly reading the Regulations. No entries will be accepted offline. MIFF, which is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, continues to offer one of the most attractive award packages in the non-feature film segment, with total cash awards amounting to Rs. 55 lakhs. The prestigious Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs. The festival also provides a valuable platform for networking and co-production opportunities.  A key highlight of MIFF 2026 will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from 16th to 18th June 2026. The Doc Bazaar will feature multiple verticals including a Co-production Market, Viewing Room, and Work in Progress Lab. It aims to facilitate connections between global buyers and sellers of non-feature films, while fostering collaboration and innovation in documentary filmmaking, production, and distribution. Further details regarding participation in WAVES Doc Bazaar will be announced shortly on the official MIFF website. Those interested may keep an eye on <a href="https://miff.in/en/waves-doc-bazaar/about-waves-doc-bazaar">https://miff.in/en/waves-doc-bazaar/about-waves-doc-bazaar</a>.  Established in 1990, MIFF is South Asia’s oldest and largest non-feature film festival and is held biennially. Over the years, the festival has earned a significant reputation for showcasing excellence in documentary, short fiction, and animation filmmaking, attracting participation from filmmakers across the globe. The 18th edition of MIFF witnessed an overwhelming response, featuring over 350 films from more than 30 countries. The festival included International and National Competition sections, screenings of award-winning films, restored classics, and specially curated thematic segments. 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Remember 19th MIFF dates (15–21 June 2026), submission deadline (12 April 2026), total awards Rs. 55 lakh, Golden Conch for Best Documentary Rs. 10 lakh; organised by NFDC under Ministry of I&B.

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