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2020 and the pandemic has taught us that digital is here to stay, writes MAMI Artistic Director Smriti Kiran
Smriti Kiran •"This period has taught us that even though the theatre and on-ground experience is unmatchable, our digital arm is here to stay."
How film festivals around the world have adapted to the limitations of the Coronavirus pandemic
Fp Staff •Many film festivals are offering a mix of virtual and physical events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak: MAMI, Cannes, major film festivals unite for 10-day global virtual movie event
Fp Staff •Tribeca Enterprises, the company behind the Tribeca Film Festival, and YouTube announced the online festival Monday. Other festivals will also contribute curated programming, including the Sundance Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival and those in Berlin, Tokyo and New York.
Jio MAMI's Smriti Kiran builds a gargantuan homegrown film festival, while chasing her love for cinema
Devanshsharma •Smriti Kiran talks about reviving MAMI four years ago when it was on the verge of winding up, and how she put together the slate for the edition this year.
Saand Ki Aankh, starring Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar, to close Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival
Fp Staff •Saand Ki Aankh and Moothon, both films produced by Anurag Kashyap, have been selected as the closing and the opening film respectively at MAMI 2019.
MAMI 2019 to screen The Irishman, Ad Astra, Midsommar; Hany Abu-Assad named international jury president
Fp Staff •Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival will take place from 17 to 24 October.
Moothon, Geetu Mohandas' Malayalam action thriller, will open 21st edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
Fp Staff •Moothon features Nivin Pauly in the lead while actors such as Sobhita Dhulipala, Shashank Arora, Harish Khanna, and Omkaar are present in supporting roles.
Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil movie review: An absorbing take on modern-day love with Mumbai at its center
Udita Jhunjhunwala •
Buddha.mov director Kabir Mehta talks of treading the fine line of docu-fiction, and his experimental take on voyeurism
Devanshsharma •Kabir Mehta talks about how he gradually lets his viewers explore the hybrid nature of docu-fiction through Buddha.mov, a film about an aspiring reality TV star.
Aadish Keluskar's film Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil premieres at Jio MAMI 20th Mumbai Film Festival
Fp Staff •Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil is competing in the prestigious India Gold category and has also been shortlisted for the Oxfam Award for Best Film On Gender Equality at the 20th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star.