Hello, Bollywood junkies! It’s your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back with all the juicy details straight from the heart of Bollywood. Buckle up, darlings! This one’s going to be a rollercoaster ride through the glitzy world of Hindi cinema.
MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024: A Cinematic Extravaganza Awaits!
Alright, my dears, it’s that time of the year again! The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is gearing up to light up our lives from October 19 to October 24, 2024. That’s right, six days of pure cinematic bliss! 🌟✨
Over 110 films in more than 50 languages – can someone say movie marathon? From features to non-features, every genre under the sun is making its way to Mumbai. And our faithful screening venues, PVR INOX and Regal Cinema, are back in action.
Interim Festival Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, had a moment of zen and gratitude, declaring, “As an independent charitable organisation MAMI relies entirely on the generosity of its partners and sponsors. The scale of each edition of the festival depends solely on the extent of the support we receive during the year. We are extremely grateful to each and every partner that has stood with us this transition year so that we can continue to bring the best of independent and world cinema to our wonderful audiences in the 2024 edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.” Aww, how heartwarming! 🥲
But wait, there’s more! This year, the festival boasts a dazzling lineup of sections including South Asia Competition, Focus South Asia (Non-Competition), World Cinema, Tributes, Restored Classics, Gala Premieres, Masterclasses, Dimensions Mumbai, and the ever-so-elite Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films. We’re talking over 20 World Premieres, 25+ Asia Premieres, and 35+ South Asia Premieres!
From October 21 to 23, the film industry’s elite will swarm Soho House Mumbai for an Industry Programme. Think of it as a gathering of the movie mafia, with talks and workshops aimed at nurturing city talent. 🎬
Awards galore! The festival will feature the South Asia Competition, NETPAC Award, Excellence in Cinema, Rashid Irani Young Critics Choice Award, Film Critics Guild Gender Sensitivity Award, Dimensions Mumbai, Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, and Best Book on Cinema. Phew! That’s a mouthful. 🏆
Artistic Director, Deepti DCunha, couldn’t contain her excitement: “Once again this year we have achieved a fantastic curation consisting of the most anticipated and acclaimed titles from World Cinema that will show for the very first time in India, at MAMI. We were overwhelmed by the huge number of submissions from South Asia and the South Asian diaspora, and are delighted to see that South Asian filmmakers across the world are finding value in bringing their films to our Competition and Focus South Asia sections. This has strengthened our faith in our vision to provide a common platform to highlight films that champion the South Asian voice.” Bravo, darling! 👏
And if you thought the fun ends when the festival does, think again! MAMI’s Year Round Programme in 2024 is a cinephile’s dream. Previews of upcoming films, initiatives like MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone, a Colorist Workshop (Focus: Women Colorists), Word to Screen Market (South Asia), Best Book on Cinema, and the Rashid Irani Young Critics Lab are all part of the package.
So, dear readers, keep your eyes peeled for the official selection announcement and get ready to grab those delegate badges. Let’s meet at the movies!
Nisha’s Nutshell
Moral of the Story: In Bollywood, it’s not just about the glitz and glam – it’s about finding the right balance between art and commerce, and of course, having a robust lineup of sponsors. 🎥💰
Stay tuned for more updates, because darling, Bollywood never sleeps!
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