The oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia, which began in 1990 is organized by the Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. The Organizing Committee of MIFF is headed by the Secretary, I & B and consists of eminent film personalities, documentary makers and film critics.
The 17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF-2022) held from 29 May to 4 June, 2022 at the Films Division complex, Mumbai. Apart from competition and non-competition sections, interactive sessions like workshops, master classes, and open forum and B2B sessions were the major highlights of the 17th MIFF-2022. Films completed during 1st September, 2019 to 31st December, 2021 were eligible for entry in MIFF-2022.
While feature films generally address the entertainment needs of people, documentaries fill up the information needs of people. In a bid to make MIFF a people’s festival, the delegate fee has been kept at a modest Rs 300 while there was no fee for students. The screenings were held in the theatres in Films Division complex, 24-Pedder Road, Mumbai.
The response to the 17th edition of MIFF has been overwhelming, signifying a vibrant. The festival directorate received 808 entries, i.e. 158 entries from 30 countries in the International competition and 650 entries in the National competition. The festival directorate had constituted Jury consisting of eminent film makers from India and abroad to judge best films in both National and International Competition.
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At the 17th Edition of MIFF the Best Sound Design under National Category was presented to Pritam Das (Kicking Balls). She received a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000/-, a Trophy and a certificate.
Pramod Pati Award for the Most Innovative / Experimental Film was presented to Nicola Piovesan for Closed to the light at the 17th Edition of MIFF. A cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- a trophy and a certificate was also given to the winner.
The oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia, which began in 1990 is organized by the Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. The Organizing Committee of MIFF is headed by the Secretary, I & B and consists of eminent film personalities, documentary makers and film critics.
The 17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF-2022) held from 29 May to 4 June, 2022 at the Films Division complex, Mumbai. Apart from competition and non-competition sections, interactive sessions like workshops, master classes, and open forum and B2B sessions were the major highlights of the 17th MIFF-2022. Films completed during 1st September, 2019 to 31st December, 2021 were eligible for entry in MIFF-2022.
