A confluence of red carpet, awards and films from all over the world, Mumbai International Film Festival will start in June.

New Delhi . Mumbai is once again going to become the center of international cinema. The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival will be organized from June 15 to June 21. The process of registration of delegates for this prestigious film festival has been started. Like every year, this time too this event is going to bring together filmmakers, artists, media professionals and cinema lovers from all over the world on one platform. This festival dedicated to non-feature films is counted among the most prestigious film events of South Asia and has been maintaining its special identity in the film industry for a long time.

The film festival will be organized at NFDC Complex, Peddar Road, Mumbai. Along with screening of films from different countries, many special programs will also be organized in this week-long event. Panel discussions, masterclasses and interactive sessions will be organized to promote new thinking, technology and creativity related to cinema. Apart from this, red carpet event and gala screening are also going to be the special attraction of this festival. Many big names associated with the film industry can participate during this period, which is expected to further increase the grandeur of the event.

To participate in this film festival, interested participants will have to register online. New users will first need to create an account, while already registered participants can directly log in and complete the application. After completing the application process, the prescribed registration fee will have to be deposited. However, giving great relief to the students, registration has been kept completely free for them. The organizers believe that this will provide an excellent opportunity to young filmmakers and cinema students to showcase their talent and learn from experienced people in the industry.

Many prestigious awards will also be given in different categories during the festival. Golden and Silver Conch Awards will be given under national and international competitions. The winners will also receive attractive cash prizes. Apart from this, honors like V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Pramod Pati Award, Technical Excellence Award, Best Student Film Award and Best Debut Director Award will also be a part of the ceremony. Through these awards, artists and directors who have made outstanding contributions to the cinema world will be honored.

This time a new and modern attraction has also been added to the event. For the first time, an immersive market is being launched, where films and content will be presented in a new way through new digital technologies and visual experiences. Waves Doc Bazaar will also be organised, where people associated with the film industry will discuss new projects, collaborations and content creation.

Mumbai International Film Festival is not just a festival of films but is considered a big platform for art, culture and creativity. Every year this event works to promote new talents and present the changing nature of cinema to the world. This time too, there is tremendous enthusiasm about this festival among film lovers.