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19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) opens Delegate Registrations

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MIFF, South Asia’s oldest festival for documentary, short fiction and animation films, to be held in Mumbai from June 15 to 21, 2026 Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 12:59PM by PIB Mumbai : Mumbai, May 9 , 2026 The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced the opening of Delegate Registrations for the festival, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21, 2026, at the NFDC premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Recognised as one of South Asia’s oldest and most prestigious festivals dedicated to non-feature films, MIFF continues to bring together filmmakers, artists, media professionals and cinema enthusiasts from across the world. As the Indian film industry continues to emerge as a global leader in content creation, the Mumbai International Film Festival serves as an important platform and stepping stone for aspiring filmmakers. Delegate Registrations for MIFF 2026 Delegate registrations for the upcoming edition of MIFF have commenced through the official festival portal. Interested participants may register online through the official MIFF website: https://miff.in/en To complete registration, delegates may visit: https://my.miff.in/dashboard/ New users are required to create an account, while existing users may sign in directly. Applicants are required to fill in the necessary details and pay a registration fee of Rs. 500/-. Student registration is free of cost. Applications submitted under the student category will be reviewed and approved by the backend team after verification of details and supporting documents. For any assistance regarding delegate registration, participants may contact the support team at registration@miff.in . For technical queries, kindly reach out to digitalteam@nfdcindia.com . About the 19th MIFF The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is a landmark event and holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest film festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction and animation films in South Asia. Established in 1990 (initially as the Bombay International Film Festival), MIFF has evolved into a vibrant platform showcasing outstanding works by Indian and international filmmakers. The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival will feature Grand Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with International and Indian Competition sections comprising the prestigious Golden and Silver Conch Awards and cash prizes worth Rs. 55 lakhs. Major honours include the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Pramod Pati Award for Most Innovative/Experimental Film, Awards for Technical Excellence, Best Student Film Award and Best Debut Director Award. The festival will also feature several non-competition sections, including Prism – a curated showcase of top-class and path-breaking films from India and across the world; Special Curated Sections featuring internationally acclaimed and award-winning films; Independent Films; Country Focus Films; Restored Classics; Wildlife Films; Student Films; New Media and AI Films; and many other segments. MIFF 2026 will additionally host Gala Screenings, Red Carpet events, Masterclasses, Panel Discussions and the Waves Doc Bazaar, making it a comprehensive celebration of cinematic excellence and creative exchange. For the first time, WAVES Doc Bazaar will also introduce the Immersive Market, a dedicated platform for immersive content creators, producers and technology partners. Focused on VR, AR, XR and interactive experiences, the market will provide a space to showcase innovative projects, explore new storytelling formats and foster meaningful collaborations. *** Sriyanka Chatterjee/Edgar Coelho/Parshuram Kor Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai / PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai (Release ID: 2259302) Visitor Counter : 806 Read this release in: Marathi , हिन्दी , Gujarati , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam , Assamese , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Manipuri , Urdu Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) opens Delegate Registrations MIFF, South Asia’s oldest festival for documentary, short fiction and animation films, to be held in Mumbai from June 15 to 21, 2026 Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 12:59PM by PIB Mumbai : Mumbai, May 9 , 2026 The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced the opening of Delegate Registrations for the festival, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21, 2026, at the NFDC premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Recognised as one of South Asia’s oldest and most prestigious festivals dedicated to non-feature films, MIFF continues to bring together filmmakers, artists, media professionals and cinema enthusiasts from across the world. As the Indian film industry continues to emerge as a global leader in content creation, the Mumbai International Film Festival serves as an important platform and stepping stone for aspiring filmmakers. Delegate Registrations for MIFF 2026 Delegate registrations for the upcoming edition of MIFF have commenced through the official festival portal. Interested participants may register online through the official MIFF website: https://miff.in/en To complete registration, delegates may visit: https://my.miff.in/dashboard/ New users are required to create an account, while existing users may sign in directly. Applicants are required to fill in the necessary details and pay a registration fee of Rs. 500/-. Student registration is free of cost. Applications submitted under the student category will be reviewed and approved by the backend team after verification of details and supporting documents. For any assistance regarding delegate registration, participants may contact the support team at registration@miff.in . For technical queries, kindly reach out to digitalteam@nfdcindia.com . About the 19th MIFF The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is a landmark event and holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest film festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction and animation films in South Asia. Established in 1990 (initially as the Bombay International Film Festival), MIFF has evolved into a vibrant platform showcasing outstanding works by Indian and international filmmakers. The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival will feature Grand Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with International and Indian Competition sections comprising the prestigious Golden and Silver Conch Awards and cash prizes worth Rs. 55 lakhs. Major honours include the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Pramod Pati Award for Most Innovative/Experimental Film, Awards for Technical Excellence, Best Student Film Award and Best Debut Director Award. The festival will also feature several non-competition sections, including Prism – a curated showcase of top-class and path-breaking films from India and across the world; Special Curated Sections featuring internationally acclaimed and award-winning films; Independent Films; Country Focus Films; Restored Classics; Wildlife Films; Student Films; New Media and AI Films; and many other segments. MIFF 2026 will additionally host Gala Screenings, Red Carpet events, Masterclasses, Panel Discussions and the Waves Doc Bazaar, making it a comprehensive celebration of cinematic excellence and creative exchange. For the first time, WAVES Doc Bazaar will also introduce the Immersive Market, a dedicated platform for immersive content creators, producers and technology partners. Focused on VR, AR, XR and interactive experiences, the market will provide a space to showcase innovative projects, explore new storytelling formats and foster meaningful collaborations. *** Sriyanka Chatterjee/Edgar Coelho/Parshuram Kor Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai / PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai (Release ID: 2259302) MIFF, South Asia’s oldest festival for documentary, short fiction and animation films, to be held in Mumbai from June 15 to 21, 2026 " />     : Mumbai, May 9, 2026 The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced the opening of Delegate Registrations for the festival, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21, 2026, at the NFDC premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Recognised as one of South Asia’s oldest and most prestigious festivals dedicated to non-feature films, MIFF continues to bring together filmmakers, artists, media professionals and cinema enthusiasts from across the world. As the Indian film industry continues to emerge as a global leader in content creation, the Mumbai International Film Festival serves as an important platform and stepping stone for aspiring filmmakers. <h3 style="text-align:justify">Delegate Registrations for MIFF 2026</h3> Delegate registrations for the upcoming edition of MIFF have commenced through the official festival portal. Interested participants may register online through the official MIFF website: <a href="https://miff.in/en" target="_blank">https://miff.in/en</a> To complete registration, delegates may visit: <a href="https://my.miff.in/dashboard/" target="_blank">https://my.miff.in/dashboard/</a> New users are required to create an account, while existing users may sign in directly. Applicants are required to fill in the necessary details and pay a registration fee of Rs. 500/-. Student registration is free of cost. Applications submitted under the student category will be reviewed and approved by the backend team after verification of details and supporting documents. For any assistance regarding delegate registration, participants may contact the support team at <a href="mailto:registration@miff.in">registration@miff.in</a>. For technical queries, kindly reach out to <a href="mailto:digitalteam@nfdcindia.com">digitalteam@nfdcindia.com</a>. <h3 style="text-align:justify">About the 19th MIFF</h3> The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is a landmark event and holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest film festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction and animation films in South Asia. Established in 1990 (initially as the Bombay International Film Festival), MIFF has evolved into a vibrant platform showcasing outstanding works by Indian and international filmmakers. The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival will feature Grand Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with International and Indian Competition sections comprising the prestigious Golden and Silver Conch Awards and cash prizes worth Rs. 55 lakhs. Major honours include the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Pramod Pati Award for Most Innovative/Experimental Film, Awards for Technical Excellence, Best Student Film Award and Best Debut Director Award. The festival will also feature several non-competition sections, including Prism – a curated showcase of top-class and path-breaking films from India and across the world; Special Curated Sections featuring internationally acclaimed and award-winning films; Independent Films; Country Focus Films; Restored Classics; Wildlife Films; Student Films; New Media and AI Films; and many other segments. MIFF 2026 will additionally host Gala Screenings, Red Carpet events, Masterclasses, Panel Discussions and the Waves Doc Bazaar, making it a comprehensive celebration of cinematic excellence and creative exchange. For the first time, WAVES Doc Bazaar will also introduce the Immersive Market, a dedicated platform for immersive content creators, producers and technology partners. 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