Showcasing contemporary independent cinema from India and around the world every week
Launched in February 2026, the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival began a fresh chapter with MAMI INDEPENDENT, our year-round free weekly screening programme which aims to provide a much-needed platform for bold, independent filmmaking talent from India and around the world on the big screen.
These are films that break the mould, inhabiting perspectives that go beyond the surface, often made on shoestring budgets with minimal resources, with hope and passion, that are prone to get drowned out in the deluge of films that dominate the media and public consciousness. With the initiative, audiences in Mumbai have the consistent opportunity to watch an exciting selection of contemporary independent features, documentaries, shorts, and experimental films.
Screening & Schedule
Short Film
Nipaniya
Anamika Pal
20 Mins | 2025 | DCP | Kannauji, Hindi
with English subtitles
Feature Film
Marriage Cops
Shashwati Talukdar, Cheryl Hess
80 Mins | 2025 | DCP | Hindi
with English subtitles
Short Film
Leela
Tanmay Chowdhary
15 Mins | 2024 | DCP | Konkani
with English subtitles
Feature Film
Family
Don Palathara
111 Mins | 2023 | DCP | Malayalam
with English subtitles
Join Us
Location: PVR Lido, Juhu, Santacruz (West), Mumbai. Every Wednesday at 7 pm.
Entry Policy: Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations required. Late entries are strictly not allowed. With limited seats, queuing up does not guarantee entry. Senior citizens are provided priority entry at 6:15 pm. After the doors open, they will need to join the general queue.
For Filmmakers
If you are a filmmaker and would like your film to be part of the MAMI Independent programme, submit your film via the submission form linked below. Your application will be considered by the selection panel. For any queries, reach out to us at mamiindependent@mumbaifilmfest.com.
Eligibility
FAQs
Yes, all MAMI Independent weekly screenings are free and open to the public, without any prior registration. Our goal is to make the cinema-going experience democratic and inclusive for every person in the city.
No prior booking is required. Seating is operated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving at PVR Lido by 6:15 pm (45 minutes prior to the 7 pm showtime) to guarantee yourself a seat before the auditorium reaches full capacity.
Most MAMI Independent screenings are followed by an interactive Q&A session with the director or a key collaborator from the feature film. Audiences are encouraged to stay back, ask questions, and engage directly with the film teams.
Day & Time: Every Wednesday at 7 pm IST
Venue: PVR Lido, Juhu, Mumbai
Landmark: Opposite SNDT Women's University
Yes, you can submit your film to be shown at MAMI Independent. There is no submission fee. The films are reviewed by a selection panel. You can find more details about the submission process, eligibility and selection criteria here.
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