State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 13 Apr 2026

Mumbai to Host 19th International Film Festival (MIFF)

Why in News? 

The 19^th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for documentary, short fiction and animation films will be organised in June 2026 at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai.  

Key Points 

• MIFF: Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is one of the most prominent festivals dedicated to documentary, short fiction and animation films, attracting filmmakers, critics, students and cinema enthusiasts from across the world. 
  • It was established in 1990 and is South Asia’s oldest and largest non-feature film festival held biennially. 
• Organising Body: The festival is organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 
  • The MIFF will take place from 15 to 21 June 2026. 
• Awards: The festival offers total cash awards of ₹55 lakh, with the prestigious Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary carrying a cash prize of ₹10 lakh. 
  • The second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held alongside the festival from 16–18 June 2026. 

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