This is the main competition section of the festival. The section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian and South Asian diaspora films of the year.

MAMI’s non-competitive section of feature and short films by South Asian and South Asian diaspora filmmakers spotlights talent from the region highlighting the wealth of narratives and styles.

The World Cinema section has been an integral part of the festival since its inception in 1997. This segment offers a panoramic view of the most ambitious and accomplished new films from around the globe.

To celebrate the illustrious career of Shabana Azmi, who has completed 50 remarkable years in cinema, the festival will showcase one of her iconic films.

An out-of-competition section that presents a selection of Indian films with popular names in their ensemble cast. It showcases works from upcoming as well as established talent.

Dimensions Mumbai is a competitive programme of short films by budding filmmakers (ages 18 to 25) presenting creative responses to the city that is home to MAMI.

Introduced in 2016, this is a competitive section for shorts where aspiring and established directors alike bring exceptional storytelling to curious audiences. These films of up to twenty minutes are from filmmakers across India and the Indian diaspora.

This section was first featured at the festival in 2012. The festival is deeply committed to honouring and preserving the cinematic legacy and this section showcases restored classic films from India and around the world. This curated collection features 4 films and offers audiences the opportunity to relish the magic of cinema's past.

This section pays homage to individual/s who have contributed deeply to cinema by lending their expertise to the advancement of the art form. This year, MAMI will showcase a film of Kumar Shahani, a pioneer of India’s parallel cinema movement.

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival’s Industry Programme is envisioned as a forward-looking platform that will bring together filmmakers, domain experts, and key players in the industry through conversations and knowledge-sharing sessions. This programme is aimed at film professionals at various stages of their careers. The Industry Programme is open to Industry Badge, Filmmaker Badge and Gold Badge holders. The programme is hosted by MAMI in collaboration with the Festival’s Community Partner, Soho House Mumbai, from 21 to 23 October 2024, at Soho House Mumbai, Juhu. Head to the Festival Schedule page for the full Industry Programme schedule.