Q. What are the dates of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024?
A. The dates for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 are from 19 October to 24 October 2024.
Q. Are there any age restrictions for attending the festival?
A. Yes, you need to be 18 years of age or above to be able to register and attend the film festival.
Q. How do I register for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024?
A. You can register on BookMyShow from the first week of October 2024.
Q. What are the different registration categories I can register for?
A. You can register for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 as one of the following –
General Delegate badge: Anyone above 18 years of age interested in watching films, and attending events and masterclasses at the festival. Registration cost is INR 1500 exclusive of all taxes.
Senior Citizen badge: Anyone above the age of 60 interested in watching films, and attending events and masterclasses at the festival. Registration cost is INR 1000 exclusive of all taxes.
Press badge: An individual, journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio) or a media agency that wants to cover the festival. In order for us to assess your application, you will be required to upload various documents. All press registrations are subject to approval by our media team and MAMI reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. Press badge is provided free of cost.
Industry badge: Industry accreditation is intended only for film professionals: buyers, distributors, film festival representatives and institutions, producers and sales agents. Registration cost is INR 5000 exclusive of all taxes.
Q. Do I have to pay to register as a delegate?
A. Yes, registration for the festival is paid and valid for the entire duration of the festival. Booking for film screenings and events is free. If you are attending the festival as Accredited Press, the registration is free and upon approval from the festival media team.
Q. Is the registration fee refundable?
A. The registration fee is non-refundable. We request that you read all the necessary information before making a payment for the festival.
Q. What happens after I make the payment?
A. On successful payment, you will be confirmed as a delegate for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024. You will receive an SMS and an email from BookMyShow on your registered mobile number and email ID respectively.
Q. How do I collect my festival badge?
A. At the time of registration, you will be asked for your preferred venue of pickup. The badge will be available for pickup at that venue from 15 October 2024 onwards between 10AM & 5PM. Please carry a valid photo identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card or Driver’s License) with you at the time of pickup.
All festival attendees are required to upload a clear and visible profile photo when registering for the delegate badge. In cases where the submitted photo is unclear or does not represent the individual, the badge will not be issued at the time of pick-up.
Q. Can someone else collect my festival badge on my behalf?
A. Each delegate needs to personally collect their festival badge. Only after showing a valid identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity card or Driver`s License) will the badge be given to you. In special cases, you can collect the badge on behalf of someone by showing an authorization letter signed by the badge holder with their valid identity card.
Q. What do I need to carry when I go to pick up my festival badge?
A. Please present the following at the registration desk to collect your festival badge.
- The electronically generated confirmation email/SMS.
- Valid photo identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card or Driver’s License).
- In the case of an Accredited Press badge, the email stating approval of Press Accreditation from the MAMI Team must be presented.
- In the case of a Senior Citizen badge, a government-approved photo identity card that validates the age of 60 or above must be presented.
Please note that the festival badge will not be issued in the absence of a valid photo identity card.
Q. What can I do if I lose my festival badge?
A. Delegates who have lost their festival badge will have to re-register for a new festival badge for security reasons. Lost festival badges will not be replaced.
Q. Are the festival badges transferable? Can I use any other person’s festival badge?
A. The festival badges are non-transferable. Any misuse or sharing of festival badges is strictly prohibited and the management holds the right to refuse admission for such delegates.
Q. How do I book tickets for a film screening?
You need to reserve a seat for the film screening that you want to attend using your unique Festival Badge number known as the MAMI ID as below.
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Your seat can be reserved through BookMyShow.
Please note that all seat reservations are subject to availability. You can reserve a seat for a maximum of four different screenings per day. In addition to reserving a seat / ticket, you must be at the venue at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the screening.
If seats are still available, you can also obtain tickets directly at the registration desks on-site.
All festival screenings will start at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Q. Do I need to reserve seats for each film screening separately?
A. Yes. You need to reserve seats for each film screening separately. Please note that all seat bookings are subject to availability. In addition to booking a seat, you must be seated in the theatre at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the screening.
In case you have special access to screenings, you don’t need to reserve seats. In this case, we request you to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the screening in order to get a seat.
Q. Can I make a group booking?
A. No. Individuals can only book a seat for themselves using their unique MAMI ID.
Q. When can I start booking my tickets for a film screening?
A. Tickets / seat reservations for each film screening will open a day prior to the screening day at 8 AM. Make sure you plan and book early as some screenings and events sell out very quickly
For screenings on 19 October 2024, reservations will open on 18 October 2024; For screenings on 20 October, reservations will open 19 October 2024 and so on.
During the festival, last-minute tickets may become available due to cancellations. Check at the venue one hour before the screening for any openings.
Please note that all seat bookings are subject to availability. In addition to booking a seat, you must be in the theatre at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the screening.
Q. Can I change or cancel a booked screening?
A. You cannot change a reserved seat for one film into a reservation for another film. However, you can cancel your booked screening and then reserve another screening. Cancellations are allowed only till 1 hour before the start time of the screening. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be able to book another seat after cancelling as that is also subject to the availability of seats.
Q. What if I have a reservation and cannot make it to the screening?
A. We urge you to cancel your reservation so another delegate can book the seat instead. In case of no attendance for 2 screenings, the festival reserves the right to revoke your accreditation.
Q. In case I am unable to book my seat for a screening due to unavailability, what can I do?
A. The festival usually takes this into consideration and tries to schedule multiple screenings of a film. In case you are unable to book a particular film screening, you can do one of the following:
- Refer to your screening schedule to see an alternative screening date, day and time and book it in advance.
- Check online for sudden availability due to cancellations.
We would discourage you from waiting in line without a reservation this year as the possibility of admission through the walk-in queue is very limited.
Q. When should I arrive for my screening?
A. All screenings and events will start promptly at the scheduled start time. If you have reserved a seat, you should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start time. We also recommend not arriving earlier than 60 minutes prior to your screening.
In case you have special access to screenings, you don’t need to reserve seats. In this case, we request you to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the screening in order to get a seat.
No one will be allowed admission once the screening starts.
Q. Is there any dress code for attending screenings and events?
A. No. There is no official dress code. We respect individual styles, clothing, and accessories that are dictated by religious beliefs, ethnicity, or disability.
Q. Is there a schedule of screenings and events available?
A. The latest schedule will be available online at mami.mumbaifilmfestival.com/schedule and on the MyMAMI app. The schedule will go live in the second week of October.
Q. How can I find out about any changes to the schedule?
A. All screening changes (including date, time, and location) will be announced on our social media channels and the updated schedule will be available on our website and the MyMAMI app. If you have reserved tickets to a screening that has been changed or cancelled, you will receive a notification.
Q. Are there food and drinks available at the venues?
A. Yes, all venues have food and drinks that can be purchased by you at the venue.
Q. Will the films have subtitles?
A. Films not in the English language will be screened with English subtitles.
Q. Can I bring cameras or recording devices to cover the event?
A. No cameras or recording devices are permitted inside the screening venues and auditoriums. Recording sound, taking pictures or filming during the screening is illegal and any person caught in the act of filming will be immediately expelled. Strict actions will be taken against all the individuals who are caught encouraging piracy. Advanced security measures are in place to prevent and track piracy.
Q. What is an Industry Programme?
A. The Industry Programme fosters exchange and sharing of best practices through panel discussions and presentations. It is aimed at equipping independent filmmakers with information that will help enables them navigate the film ecosystem - the creative, technical and business. This programme is open to film professionals at various stages of their career.
Q. Where can I find a list of industry professionals attending MAMI?
A. The Industry Guide outlines all industry professionals attending the Festival. This is a useful resource only available for registered industry delegates to help them identify people they would like to meet. To access the Industry Guide, please log into your MyMAMI account, click on 'The Festival', and then on the 'Industry Guide' tab.
Q. Where can I find information about industry-related events?
A. After successful completion of your accreditation, you will receive the schedule of industry events. You will also be able to RSVP to events from your MyMAMI account.
In case of any other questions, please contact us at info@mumbaifilmfest.com
