While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020.

This year, the Mumbai International Film Festival has showcased animated creativity from across the world.&nbsp;The festival's attractions were the movies by Anim, Arte Brazil International Student Festival that were just screened, where students presented the most beautiful animated movies with the help of the Alexander Juruena Organisation.

Recently, one of Poland's finest, 'O! PLA', also screened their classy animated movies like 'Skull', 'Buddies' and 'Story About Why Devil Limps'. Director Piotr Kardas' O! PLA has been another exciting part of MIFF. Animation flavour by Dhvani Desai for Mexico and Iceland has also been a sought-after special package for everyone.

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A special screening by Netflix for John D Liu's 'Green Gold', Tehzeeb Khurana's 'Mighty Little Bheem', and 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' also made headlines at MIFF. 'Mighty Little Bheem' is a beautiful trip to the Taj Mahal, and after a very long time, the oldest favourites, the Ramayana stories, are coming back on screen. Apart from these extensive offerings, the Mumbai International Film Festival also paid homage to the late Jacques Drouin, one of the pillars of animation in Canada.

Interestingly, the festival also offered Animation Retrospectives by Regina Pessoa, Aleksandr Petrov and Janet Perlman. Myanmar's Yangon Film School also saw its students present an array of exciting animation films. Additionally, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival includes masterclasses&nbsp;and workshops by animation experts including Regina Pessoa and Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, among others.

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With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was inaugurated with a bang. While MIFF is all about the unconventional, it is the perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: homage, special package, special screening, masterclass and workshops. MIFF never fails to disappoint with its extensive offering of films.

To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival till June 4, 2022. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Icelandic animated shorts screened at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)

While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020.

While every edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival has featured animation films that make a difference in the audiences' and society's perception, the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia has bet big on animation this year, especially after the immersive extravaganza was lauded for the 16th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2020. This year, the Mumbai International Film Festival has showcased animated creativity from across the world. The festival's attractions were the movies by Anim, Arte Brazil International Student Festival that were just screened, where students presented the most beautiful animated movies with the help of the Alexander Juruena Organisation. Recently, one of Poland's finest, 'O! PLA', also screened their classy animated movies like 'Skull', 'Buddies' and 'Story About Why Devil Limps'. Director Piotr Kardas' O! PLA has been another exciting part of MIFF. Animation flavour by Dhvani Desai for Mexico and Iceland has also been a sought-after special package for everyone. Also Read: IIFA 2022: 'Suzhal – The Vortex' to premiere globally on Amazon prime video A special screening by Netflix for John D Liu's 'Green Gold', Tehzeeb Khurana's 'Mighty Little Bheem', and 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' also made headlines at MIFF. 'Mighty Little Bheem' is a beautiful trip to the Taj Mahal, and after a very long time, the oldest favourites, the Ramayana stories, are coming back on screen. Apart from these extensive offerings, the Mumbai International Film Festival also paid homage to the late Jacques Drouin, one of the pillars of animation in Canada. Interestingly, the festival also offered Animation Retrospectives by Regina Pessoa, Aleksandr Petrov and Janet Perlman. Myanmar's Yangon Film School also saw its students present an array of exciting animation films. Additionally, the 17th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival includes masterclasses and workshops by animation experts including Regina Pessoa and Krishna Mohan Chintapatta, among others. Also Read: Director Vinay Waikul on 'The Broken News' casting process: Sonali, Jaideep & Shriya felt just right With an offering of over 400 films in its 17th edition, the highly anticipated Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) was inaugurated with a bang. While MIFF is all about the unconventional, it is the perfect mix for film buffs and art lovers in search of soul-soothing stories. Interestingly, the hybrid mode of the 17th Edition includes a digital viewing option that is free of cost. The festival also boasts the following main attractions to the event: homage, special package, special screening, masterclass and workshops. MIFF never fails to disappoint with its extensive offering of films. To genuinely appreciate good filmmaking, anyone can walk in for a great experience at MIFF. Come and experience the magic of cinema with the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival till June 4, 2022. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Icelandic animated shorts screened at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)

17th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival bets big with animation

Priyanka Chopra is now the new chairperson of Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI), having replaced Deepika Padukone.&nbsp;

The Mumbai Film Festival is said to take on a new format without a competitive international section this year. Usually slated for the month of October, this year too, MAMI will not go ahead with the month owing to the coronavirus outbreak. The film festival will be spread within a six-month long series of events.

Making the announcement, the MAMI Festival said, “Each section and vertical has been assessed with the lens of what creates value in the current scenario and what doesn’t. This includes creating more awards and grants for Indian films and filmmakers and letting go of the international competition section.”

Over the six months from Oct. 2021-March 2022, MAMI will focus on conversations with some of the best talent in India and abroad. It will screen Indian films that have not received an opportunity to be showcased because the festival did not take place last year.

Meanwhile, <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/priyanka-chopra" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/priyanka-chopra&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiel_u6j7ryAhXSILcAHX7DB9c4ChAWMAJ6BAgBEAE&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EqOAQW3zRqU7c0fA6RAnW" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/priyanka-chopra" target="_blank">Priyanka Chopra&nbsp;Jonas</a> on being felicitated with the chairperson post said, “I’ve hit the road running… with ideas, thoughts and plans on reimagining the festival to find its rightful place in a world that has changed so much in such a short time. We’re all consuming film and entertainment very differently now and in the process, we’ve expanded the footprint of the cinema that we watch.”

The tentative dates of the festival are March 11-15, 2022.

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Priyanka Chopra is now the new chairperson of Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI), having replaced Deepika Padukone. The Mumbai Film Festival is said to take on a new format without a competitive international section this year.

Priyanka Chopra is now the new chairperson of Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI), having replaced Deepika Padukone. The Mumbai Film Festival is said to take on a new format without a competitive international section this year. Usually slated for the month of October, this year too, MAMI will not go ahead with the month owing to the coronavirus outbreak. The film festival will be spread within a six-month long series of events. Making the announcement, the MAMI Festival said, “Each section and vertical has been assessed with the lens of what creates value in the current scenario and what doesn’t. This includes creating more awards and grants for Indian films and filmmakers and letting go of the international competition section.” Over the six months from Oct. 2021-March 2022, MAMI will focus on conversations with some of the best talent in India and abroad. It will screen Indian films that have not received an opportunity to be showcased because the festival did not take place last year. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra Jonas on being felicitated with the chairperson post said, “I’ve hit the road running… with ideas, thoughts and plans on reimagining the festival to find its rightful place in a world that has changed so much in such a short time. We’re all consuming film and entertainment very differently now and in the process, we’ve expanded the footprint of the cinema that we watch.” The tentative dates of the festival are March 11-15, 2022. Evolution of fashion in India through Bollywood's leading actresses: India Independence Day Special As ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ is announced, here's a look at other female led movies that we have loved over the years

Priyanka Chopra is now the new chairperson of Mumbai Film Festival

The Mumbai Film Festival will no longer be held this year due to coronavirus.&nbsp;

As India continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) organisers behind India’s biggest international film festival have postponed the 22nd edition to 2021.&nbsp;

This decision has come about in the light of "devastating pain and suffering across the country and uncertainty over the reopening of cinemas in Mumbai."&nbsp;

“It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to postpone the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2020 to next year," said Isha Ambani, a member of MAMI's Board of Trustees in a statement. "It is our responsibility to do everything we can to keep our communities safe during this crisis. We are humbled and grateful for the special place that the festival has carved for itself in Mumbai’s cultural landscape. We promise that the festival will come back with fullness in spirit and enthusiasm for our beloved city of Mumbai.”&nbsp;

“The world is grappling with a global calamity. 2020 is about survival, introspection and humility. We have decided to prioritise healing this year and hold the festival in its full splendour next year," said festival director Anupama Chopra.&nbsp;

The dates for 2021 will be announced soon.&nbsp;

The Mumbai Film Festival will no longer be held this year due to coronavirus. As India continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) organisers behind India’s biggest international film festival have postponed the 22nd edition to 2021.

The Mumbai Film Festival will no longer be held this year due to coronavirus. As India continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) organisers behind India’s biggest international film festival have postponed the 22nd edition to 2021. This decision has come about in the light of "devastating pain and suffering across the country and uncertainty over the reopening of cinemas in Mumbai." “It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to postpone the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2020 to next year," said Isha Ambani, a member of MAMI's Board of Trustees in a statement. "It is our responsibility to do everything we can to keep our communities safe during this crisis. We are humbled and grateful for the special place that the festival has carved for itself in Mumbai’s cultural landscape. We promise that the festival will come back with fullness in spirit and enthusiasm for our beloved city of Mumbai.” “The world is grappling with a global calamity. 2020 is about survival, introspection and humility. We have decided to prioritise healing this year and hold the festival in its full splendour next year," said festival director Anupama Chopra. The dates for 2021 will be announced soon.

Mumbai Film Festival postponed to next year amid COVID spike

This is how it is going to be, the way forward. The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has led to social distancing across the world, with several big events getting canceled amid self-isolation. So what happens to annual film festivals, that attract thousands every year and prove to be a platform to many filmmakers? They have now decided to take the film festival online. 
 
World`s top 20 film festivals including Cannes and India's Mumbai Film Festival have joined hands for a 10-day-long digital film event `We Are One: A Global Film Festival` to stream on YouTube to treat cinema lovers across the globe. 
The online film event is being organised and produced by New York`s Tribeca Enterprises and will stream on YouTube from May 29 to June 7. 
 
Mumbai Film Festival on Monday took to Twitter to express its excitement for being a part of the global film festival. "We are so honoured to join festivals around the world to launch We Are One: A Global Film Festival in support of helping those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The free 10-day digital festival on @YouTube begins May 29th," Mumbai Film Festival informed on its official Twitter handle.

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According to reports, other film festivals that are a part of the global event are Toronto International Film Festival, Jerusalem Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Marrakech International Film Festival, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. International festivals like San Sebastian International Film Festival, International Film Festival &amp; Awards Macao, Sarajevo Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Tokyo Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival are also a part of the event. 
 
Just like other regular film festivals, the online version will have documentaries, feature films, panel discussions, and other necessary film-related events. The 10-day-long festival will also be free of advertisements. 
 
The organisers of the film festival will also be raising funds through the virtual event, as viewers will be asked to make donations which will benefit the World Health Organisation (WHO) for their fight against COVID-19. 
 
This comes after coronavirus outbreak led to the calling off of all major film festivals including Cannes, Melbourne, Sydney, Tribeca, and others.

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This is how it is going to be, the way forward. The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has led to social distancing across the world, with several big events getting canceled amid self-isolation.

This is how it is going to be, the way forward. The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has led to social distancing across the world, with several big events getting canceled amid self-isolation. So what happens to annual film festivals, that attract thousands every year and prove to be a platform to many filmmakers? They have now decided to take the film festival online. World`s top 20 film festivals including Cannes and India's Mumbai Film Festival have joined hands for a 10-day-long digital film event `We Are One: A Global Film Festival` to stream on YouTube to treat cinema lovers across the globe. The online film event is being organised and produced by New York`s Tribeca Enterprises and will stream on YouTube from May 29 to June 7. Mumbai Film Festival on Monday took to Twitter to express its excitement for being a part of the global film festival. "We are so honoured to join festivals around the world to launch We Are One: A Global Film Festival in support of helping those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The free 10-day digital festival on @YouTube begins May 29th," Mumbai Film Festival informed on its official Twitter handle. We are so honoured to join festivals around the world to launch We Are One: A Global Film Festival in support of helping those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The free 10-day digital festival on @YouTube begins May 29th. Visit https://t.co/UB1ymOUgQE for updates. #WeAreOne https://t.co/tC5YQsOrW0 — JioMAMIwithStar (@MumbaiFilmFest) April 27, 2020 × According to reports, other film festivals that are a part of the global event are Toronto International Film Festival, Jerusalem Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Marrakech International Film Festival, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. International festivals like San Sebastian International Film Festival, International Film Festival & Awards Macao, Sarajevo Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Tokyo Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival are also a part of the event. Just like other regular film festivals, the online version will have documentaries, feature films, panel discussions, and other necessary film-related events. The 10-day-long festival will also be free of advertisements. The organisers of the film festival will also be raising funds through the virtual event, as viewers will be asked to make donations which will benefit the World Health Organisation (WHO) for their fight against COVID-19. This comes after coronavirus outbreak led to the calling off of all major film festivals including Cannes, Melbourne, Sydney, Tribeca, and others.

World's biggest film festivals, including India's MAMI, come together for 'We Are One' online film fest

After receiving sterling reviews at Rome Film Festival, Nawazddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee starrer 'Roam Rome Mein'&nbsp;are all set to screen at the Mumbai Film Festival. Nawazuddin announced the happy news taking to his Twitter. 
 
"After such fantastic reviews in Rome We r finally Home #RoamRomeMein directed by @TannishthaC at @MumbaiFilmFest on 22nd &amp; 23rd Oct. SEE YOU @anupamachopra," he tweeted. 
 
Before Rome Film Festival the psychological-drama was also selected for screening at the Busan International Film Festival. The film has been written and helmed by Tannishtha herself who is also making her directorial debut. Nawaz's next also stars Valentina Corti, Isha Talwar, and Francesco Apollini. 
 
Pankaj Razdan and Ravi Walia will produce the movie with Eros International. The 45-year-old actor also shared on Twitter a still from the flick featuring him along with his co-star. <a href="Motichoor Chaknachoor">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-siddiqui-drops-amusing-trailer-of-motichoor-chaknachoor-255280">Watch 'Motichoor Chaknachoor'&nbsp;trailer here</a> 
 
On the work front, the actor also recently announced signing another film 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' opposite Athiya Shetty. The 'Gangs of Wasseypur'&nbsp;actor will also be seen playing a ghost hunter in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/housefull-4-trailer-akshay-kumar-kriti-sanons-reincarnation-comedy-promises-to-be-fun-252393">'Housefull 4'.</a> 
 
'The Lunch Box' actor will be romancing Tamanna Bhatia in 'Bole Chudiyan'.The romantic drama will mark the directorial debut of Nawazuddin's brother, Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, which will be produced by Rajesh Bhatia and Kiren Zaveri Bhatia. The film has been extensively shot in Rajasthan. In the film, Nawazuddin will croon a rap song 'Swaggy Chudiyan', the teaser of which has been released before.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-siddiqui-drops-teaser-of-song-swaggy-chudiyan-236175">&nbsp;Watch 'Swaggy Chudiyan'&nbsp;teaser&nbsp;here</a>

After receiving sterling reviews at Rome Film Festival, Nawazddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee starrer 'Roam Rome Mein' are all set to screen at the Mumbai Film Festival.

After receiving sterling reviews at Rome Film Festival, Nawazddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee starrer 'Roam Rome Mein' are all set to screen at the Mumbai Film Festival. Nawazuddin announced the happy news taking to his Twitter. "After such fantastic reviews in Rome We r finally Home #RoamRomeMein directed by @TannishthaC at @MumbaiFilmFest on 22nd & 23rd Oct. SEE YOU @anupamachopra," he tweeted. Before Rome Film Festival the psychological-drama was also selected for screening at the Busan International Film Festival. The film has been written and helmed by Tannishtha herself who is also making her directorial debut. Nawaz's next also stars Valentina Corti, Isha Talwar, and Francesco Apollini. Pankaj Razdan and Ravi Walia will produce the movie with Eros International. The 45-year-old actor also shared on Twitter a still from the flick featuring him along with his co-star. Watch 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' trailer here On the work front, the actor also recently announced signing another film 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' opposite Athiya Shetty. The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor will also be seen playing a ghost hunter in 'Housefull 4'. 'The Lunch Box' actor will be romancing Tamanna Bhatia in 'Bole Chudiyan'.The romantic drama will mark the directorial debut of Nawazuddin's brother, Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, which will be produced by Rajesh Bhatia and Kiren Zaveri Bhatia. The film has been extensively shot in Rajasthan. In the film, Nawazuddin will croon a rap song 'Swaggy Chudiyan', the teaser of which has been released before. Watch 'Swaggy Chudiyan' teaser here

Nawazddin Siddiqui's 'Roam Rome Mein' to be screened at Mumbai Film Festival

The 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Festival has added southern star Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar to its board of trustees. 
 
Their induction comes days after filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has been accused of shielding director Vikas Bahl in an alleged sexual harassment case, stepped down as the board member. 
 
Rana said his aim will be to bridge the gap between the national and regional language cinema. He said, "Be it Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema or Tamil cinema, some of the best independent films are made in these languages and it will be my focus to make such work be noticed on a national platform." 
 
Nambiar will curate the best of South Indian Cinema for the MAMI Year-Round Programme. 
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"Despite the number of screens escalating every year, the access to films from down south remains limited... I hope with this responsibility I am able to showcase some of the best regional cinema from down south," he said. 
 
This year the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will be commemorating the life and incredible career of actor Sridevi, who died in February this year. 
 
The festival will honour her with the MAMI Tribute for her exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. 
 
The festival will also be honouring the renowned legacy and work of iconic Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman. 
 
The Excellence In Cinema Award will be bestowed to filmmaker Shyam Bengal for his contribution to Indian cinema. 
 
The opening film of this year's edition will be Vasan Bala's "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota", which bagged People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section at Toronto International Film Festival. 
 
The film chronicles the story of a young man born without pain receptors who longs to defeat 100 opponents in a kumite tournament. 
 
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen's latest feature 'Widows', will bring the curtains down on the festival.&nbsp; 
 
The Dimensions Mumbai jury will be headed by Rajkumar Hirani. The members include Nambiar, Renuka Shahane, Parvathy. 
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International Competition jury includes Vishal Bhardwaj, film editor Thom Noble and Jacqueline Lyanga. It will be headed by filmmaker Sean Baker.&nbsp;

The 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Festival has added southern star Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar to its board of trustees. Their induction comes days after filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has been accused of shielding director Vikas Bahl in an alleged sexual harassment case, stepped down as the board member.

The 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Festival has added southern star Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar to its board of trustees. Their induction comes days after filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has been accused of shielding director Vikas Bahl in an alleged sexual harassment case, stepped down as the board member. Rana said his aim will be to bridge the gap between the national and regional language cinema. He said, "Be it Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema or Tamil cinema, some of the best independent films are made in these languages and it will be my focus to make such work be noticed on a national platform." Nambiar will curate the best of South Indian Cinema for the MAMI Year-Round Programme. "Despite the number of screens escalating every year, the access to films from down south remains limited... I hope with this responsibility I am able to showcase some of the best regional cinema from down south," he said. This year the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will be commemorating the life and incredible career of actor Sridevi, who died in February this year. The festival will honour her with the MAMI Tribute for her exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. The festival will also be honouring the renowned legacy and work of iconic Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman. The Excellence In Cinema Award will be bestowed to filmmaker Shyam Bengal for his contribution to Indian cinema. The opening film of this year's edition will be Vasan Bala's "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota", which bagged People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section at Toronto International Film Festival. The film chronicles the story of a young man born without pain receptors who longs to defeat 100 opponents in a kumite tournament. Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen's latest feature 'Widows', will bring the curtains down on the festival. The Dimensions Mumbai jury will be headed by Rajkumar Hirani. The members include Nambiar, Renuka Shahane, Parvathy. International Competition jury includes Vishal Bhardwaj, film editor Thom Noble and Jacqueline Lyanga. It will be headed by filmmaker Sean Baker.

South Indian actor Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar are new members in MAMI's board of trustees

`The Florida Project'&nbsp;director Sean Baker will be heading the international jury of the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival. 
 
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baker is joined on the jury by Thom Noble, Oscar-winning editor for 'Witness', filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, among others. 
 
Conducted under the aegis of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI), this will be the 20th edition of the festival. It will run from October 25 to November 1. 
 
The festival will open with Vasan Bala`s `The Man Who Feels No Pain`, while the closing film is Steve McQueen`s `Widows`.Meanwhile, Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky is all set hold a master class in the upcoming festival. 
 
Aronofsky had said he is excited to return to India, where he had "enjoyed as a tourist many times in the past". The `Mother` filmmaker added that he is also eager to be a part of this festival. 
 
In the past, the festival saw master classes being conducted by Oliver Stone and Cary Fukunaga, to name a few.

`The Florida Project' director Sean Baker will be heading the international jury of the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baker is joined on the jury by Thom Noble, Oscar-winning editor for 'Witness', filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, among others.

`The Florida Project' director Sean Baker will be heading the international jury of the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baker is joined on the jury by Thom Noble, Oscar-winning editor for 'Witness', filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, among others. Conducted under the aegis of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI), this will be the 20th edition of the festival. It will run from October 25 to November 1. The festival will open with Vasan Bala`s `The Man Who Feels No Pain`, while the closing film is Steve McQueen`s `Widows`.Meanwhile, Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky is all set hold a master class in the upcoming festival. Aronofsky had said he is excited to return to India, where he had "enjoyed as a tourist many times in the past". The `Mother` filmmaker added that he is also eager to be a part of this festival. In the past, the festival saw master classes being conducted by Oliver Stone and Cary Fukunaga, to name a few.

'The Florida Project' director Sean Baker to head international jury at Mumbai Film Festival

Amid a&nbsp;furore over ban on Pakistani artists and technicians from working in the Indian film industry, the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) on Monday decided to boycott Pakistani movies.

The organisers of the Mumbai Film Festival have decided not to exhibit any Pakistani film in this year&#39;s edition after a local social organisation threatened to protest against the event.&nbsp;

The Pakistani film &quot;Jago Hua Savera&quot; which was to be screened at the 18th edition of the festival, being held from October 20-27, has also been banned.&nbsp;

&quot;Given the current situation, the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star has decided not to programme &#39;Jago Hua Savera&#39; as part of the Restored Classics Section,&quot; organisers of the festival said in a statement.

The outfit, Sangharsh, had accused the organisers of playing with the nationalist sentiment of people of India, at a time when tensions are high along the border with Pakistan.

The group has also sought police permission to stage a protest against the screening of the 1958 Pakistani film at MAMI festival.&nbsp;

The film that tells the tale of life in a small fishing village during the days of undivided Pakistan (now independent Pakistan and Bangladesh) was shot in Dhaka.&nbsp;

Prithvi Mhaske of Sangharsh Foundation, who had filed the complaint against the organisers for the screening of the film said, &quot;if Mami has decided to not screen the film, we welcome the decision, that they have understood the sentiments.&quot;

Some from the industry too welcomed the decision saying the priority right now should be the national sentiment.

Directed by AJ Kardar, &quot;Jago Hua Savera&quot; was also selected as the entry from Pakistan for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards in 1960.

On Friday, the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India (COEAI) also decided to boycott Fawad Khan starrer `Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` and said their decision has been taken considering the patriotic sentiments of the country amid tensions between India and Pakistan.

A state political body, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), had earlier issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Pakistani actors to quit India and protested against the release of their movies.&nbsp;

(WION with inputs from agencies) 
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Organisers decided to boycott Pakistani movies at the event after a social organisation accused MAMI of playing with people's sentiments

Amid a furore over ban on Pakistani artists and technicians from working in the Indian film industry, the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) on Monday decided to boycott Pakistani movies. The organisers of the Mumbai Film Festival have decided not to exhibit any Pakistani film in this year's edition after a local social organisation threatened to protest against the event. The Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" which was to be screened at the 18th edition of the festival, being held from October 20-27, has also been banned. "Given the current situation, the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star has decided not to programme 'Jago Hua Savera' as part of the Restored Classics Section," organisers of the festival said in a statement. The outfit, Sangharsh, had accused the organisers of playing with the nationalist sentiment of people of India, at a time when tensions are high along the border with Pakistan. The group has also sought police permission to stage a protest against the screening of the 1958 Pakistani film at MAMI festival. The film that tells the tale of life in a small fishing village during the days of undivided Pakistan (now independent Pakistan and Bangladesh) was shot in Dhaka. Prithvi Mhaske of Sangharsh Foundation, who had filed the complaint against the organisers for the screening of the film said, "if Mami has decided to not screen the film, we welcome the decision, that they have understood the sentiments." Some from the industry too welcomed the decision saying the priority right now should be the national sentiment. Directed by AJ Kardar, "Jago Hua Savera" was also selected as the entry from Pakistan for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards in 1960. On Friday, the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India (COEAI) also decided to boycott Fawad Khan starrer `Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` and said their decision has been taken considering the patriotic sentiments of the country amid tensions between India and Pakistan. A state political body, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), had earlier issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Pakistani actors to quit India and protested against the release of their movies. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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