Press Conference of three filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Avinash Prakash - Naangal (This is Us)
Akshay Shah - Zende
Prasanth Vijay - Daayam (Inheritance)
Moderator - Srikanth Srinivasan
The grand finale of the festival was organised on 3 November 2023 featuring a closing ceremony that mirrors the glamour and prestige of the opening night. The awards ceremony announced the winners of the South Asia Competition along with the IMDb Audience Choice Award, awards by the Rashid Irani Young Critics Lab, Film Critics Guild, Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC), and Civic Studios.
Press Conference with Director and the crew of Rainbow Rishta at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023
Creator - Jaydeep Sarkar
Moderator - Navin Noronha
Aparshakti Khurrana, Niharika NM, Dolly Singh, Yashraj Mukhate, Karan Boolani discuss the various facets of creation and virality that each of them navigates. Moderated by Saima Iqbal, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, presented in collaboration with Brut.
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's World Cinema section.
Vera Egito - The Battle
Asmae El Moudir - The Mother of All Lies
Miko Revereza - Nowhere Near
Patiparn Boontarig - Solids by the Seashore
Moderator - Paolo Bertolin
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's South Asia Competition and Focus South Asia sections.
Harshad Nalawade - Follower
Sreejith Karanaver - Aiz Maka Falea Tuka
Shrutismriti Changkakoti - Before Spring
Jaishankar Aryar - Shivamma
Moderator - Nithin Manayath
At Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023, Lisa Joy in conversation with Suchin Mehrotra shares knowledge about long-format writing for episodic content, crafting compelling pitches and navigating the dynamic world of a writers' room.
Australian filmmaker and writer David Michôd talks about his journey, working with OTT platforms, the joy of creating movies and the business of filmmaking with Paolo Bertolin at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023.
Jio MAMI paid tribute to the Founder Festival Director of MAMI, Sudhir Nandgaonkar by introducing Sudhir Nandgaonkar Memorial Lecture. The lecture topic, delivered by Girish Kasaravalli, was is ‘The Contribution of Film Societies to Indian Cinema'.
Press Conference of six filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's World Cinema section.
Savanah Leaf - Earth Mama
Annie Ohayon - Orlando, My Political Biography
Amjad Al-Rasheed - Inshallah a Boy
Tommaso Santambrogio - Oceans Are the Real Continents
Ismail Basbeth - Sara
Nehir Tuna - Dormitory
Moderator - Devika Girish
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Omkar Phatak - Goodbye, Hello
Milind Dhaimade - Mai
Shailesh Singh - Melody Day
Samrat Dasgupta - XO
Moderator - Rahul Desai
Press Conference of five filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's South Asia Competition section.
Sarvnik Kaur - Against the Tide
Dibakar Das Roy - Dilli Dark
Saurav Rai - Guras
Dominic Sangma - Rimdogittanga
Jayant Somalkar - Sthal
Moderator - Ratheesh Radhakrishnan
Anjum Rajabali, Shakun Batra, Atika Chohan, Caleb Franklin, Priyanka Khimani, and Zama Habib engage in a discussion highlighting the significance of writers' rights and the proactive steps writers can take to safeguard their interests. They explore strategies for writers to avoid being unfairly truncated in their contributions. The panel also delves into how producers can adopt a more inclusive and considerate approach when crafting contracts with writers. Moderated by Vanita Kohli Khandekar, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
The session hosted by Climate Ready Leaders at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 engaged in a conversation about how climate is more than a disaster story. The panel will cut through the jargon and provide storytellers a new lens to look at content across various genres.
In this workshop, Zena Harris talks about sustainability in the context of show productions. Through immersive case studies, she showcases how eco-conscious choices can lead to both artistic and environmental triumphs. Learn about the profound impact that the entertainment industry wields and how embracing sustainability can drive meaningful change for our planet.
She spoke about how to plan for sustainable production, including collecting, measuring and
interpreting carbon data, how to use free tools such as carbon calculators and how to implement solutions that reduce emissions and waste.
Press Conference of five filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Marathi Talkies section.
Varun Narvekar - 1234
Kedar Shinde - Baipan Bhari Deva
Riteish Deshmukh - Ved
Sujay Dahake - Shyamchi Aai
Ashish Bende - Aatmapamphlet
Moderator - Sachin Chatte
Press Conference with Director and the cast of Hajamat at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023
Creator - Akhil Sachdeva
Moderator - Vyom Charaya
The Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023 hosted sustainability session held by India Greenset. The panelists spoke of eco-anxiety, climate messaging, the growing mandate for sustainability and the need to share more stories and experiences.
Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Sayani Gupta, and Maanvi Gagroo delve into their experiences and the processes that define their creative journeys in the industry. Moderated by Rohini Ramnathan, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, presented in collaboration with MAC Cosmetics India.
Press Conference with Director and the cast of Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023
Director - Rajat Kapoor
Moderator - Baradwaj Rangan
Press Conference of three filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Aniket Kumar - D-Grade se A-Grade Tak (The Blessed and The Damned)
Pranjal Dua - The Flamingos And Other Migratory Birds Tour
Sean Sankalp Raju - Nazar (The Gaze)
Moderator - Poulomi Das
Press Conference of two filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Rajesh S. Jala - Chingari (The Spark)
Anand Ekarshi - Aattam (The Play)
Moderator - Ratheesh Radhakrishnan
Renowned Filmmaker Mira Nair brought her cinematic wisdom to the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival . Known for classics like “Monsoon Wedding” and “Salaam Bombay!”. Nair’s impact on indian and global cinema is significant . She explored overcoming challenges as a female filmmaker, using culture as a medium to enrich the art of filmmaking.
Sanjay Bhutiani and Kyoko Dan discuss the journey of the film 'Mukti Bhavan' from the written word to the screen and its tremendous response in Japan. Moderated by Naman Ramachandran, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Shibashish Sarkar, Mayank Shroff, and Akkshay Rathie engage in a discussion about the challenges faced in distributing independent films in India and explore future strategies to propel independent cinema to the forefront. Moderated by Liz Shackleton, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
Press Conference of six filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia and After Dark sections.
Date: 30 October, 2023
Sumi Mathai - Ullarivu
Bidushi Giri - Chiso Ghar
Ayarush Paudel - Helena
Yudhajit Basu - Nehemich
Rathindran R. Prasad - Amilam
Virat Pal - Night of the Bride
Moderator - Poulomi Das
Vishal Bhardwaj, Sujoy Ghosh, Sudip Sharma, Apoorva Bakshi, Raj Nidimoru, and Krishna DK discuss the bold choices they had to make while bringing their stories to life in films and shows.
Moderated by Rohini Ramnathan, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Press Conference of five filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Icons: South Asia section.
Vikramaditya Motwane - Indi(r)a's Emergency
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki - Something like an Autobiography
Prasanna Vithanage - Paradise
Gurvinder Singh - "Trolley Times"
Nabin Subba - Gau Ayeko Bato (A Road to a Village)
Moderated by Meenakshi Shedde
Press Conference of three filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Sreemoyee Singh - Be Kucheye Khoshbakht (And, Toward Happy Alleys)
Chhatrapal Ninawe - Ghaath (Ambush)
Karan Tejpal - Stolen
Moderator - Srikanth Srinivasan
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's South Asia Competition and three from the World Cinema section.
Kanu Behl - Agra
Sumanth Bhat - Mithya
Fazil Razak - Thadavu
Diwa Shah - Bahadur - The Brave
Nina Ognjanović - Where the Road Leads
Anaïs Tellenne - The Dreamer
Sophie Letourneur - Voyages en Italie
Moderator - Ratheesh Radhakrishnan
Press Conference of five filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Marathi Talkies section.
Alvina Joshi - Azobancha Ghar
Digvijay Andhorikar - Gulmohar
Pradyumna Patil - Blackhole
Bharatbala Ganapathy - Bhandara
Shivaji Karde - Bhatti
Moderator - Sachin Chatte
Italian film director Luca Guadagnino delves into his filmmaking gaze, creative process, casting in a masterclass with Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 Festival Director Anupama Chopra.
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Vinod Rawat - Pushtaini (Ancestral)
Kanchan Pant - Dear Latika
Varun Grover - All India Rank
Raghuvir Joshi - Sahela (Companion)
Moderator - Srikanth Srinivasan
Press Conference of four filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's South Asia Competition section.
Leesa Gazi - Barir Naam Shahana
Fidel Devkota - The Red Suitcase
Selman Nacar - Hesitation Wound
Sepideh Farsi - The Siren
Moderator - Srikanth Srinivasan
Dolby Atmos® immersive audio and Dolby Vision® HDR technology opens up a whole new creative palette to bring your creative vision to life and deliver spectacular experiences. That’s why the world’s leading studios, content creators, streaming services, broadcasters, and device manufacturers have embraced Dolby. Raj Vartak and Bhaskar Pal talk about how the technology has helped creators at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks with Bhumi Pednekar at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 on the changing face of Indian cinema, highlighting the empowerment of women in leading roles, the impact of streaming services, and the global reach of Indian stories. They delve into their personal journeys, discuss challenges and milestones, and emphasize the need for inclusivity and innovation in Bollywood.
Ramesh Sippy, Karan Anshuman, Wayne Borg, and Shakun Batra discuss their experiences shooting abroad. They explore the impact of shifting boundaries and new regulations, which have introduced a heightened level of stringency. Additionally, the conversation delves deeper into the exceptional facilities that NEOM provides, supporting filmmakers in creating top-notch films. Moderated by Rohan Sippy, this panel was part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
The introduction of Jio MAMI's new programme for participating filmmakers to encourage an exchange of ideas, sharing of knowledge and experiences, and building a community. Followed by a presentation of Berlin International Film Festival by Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian, and consultant and curator Meenakshi Shedde.
Mahsa Motamedi, Adam Dawtrey, Ali Fazal, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra discuss their experiences shooting abroad and the challenges encountered, such as permissions and rebates. They delve into how AlUla effectively addresses and resolves many of these issues. Moderated by Sucharita Tyagi, this panel was a part of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam speaks with Imtiaz Ali about what inspires him starting from Akira Kurosawa's 'Rashomon', his love for shooting in India, and being true to his creative vision in a masterclass at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023.
Press Conference of six filmmakers from Jio MAMI 2023's Focus South Asia section.
Date: 28 October, 2023
Taruna Khatri - Farther than Distance
Moe Myat May Zarchi - Pha-Yar-Sin (The Altar)
Pranjal Acharya & Anant Jain - Aakhiri Tukda (The Last Fragment)
Soumyajit Ghosh Dastidar - Flowering Man
Aayushman Pandey - Kamathipura
Moderator - Rahul Desai
The festival kicked off on 27 October 2023, with a glamorous red carpet event, setting the stage for a star-studded evening. The opening ceremony was a grand affair, where the winners of various categories, including Dimensions Mumbai, Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, Books on Cinema, and the Rashid Irani Young Critics’ Lab, were celebrated. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were bestowed upon the illustrious Aruna Vasudev, Uma da Cunha, and Nasreen Munni Kabir.