PVR INOX is the largest and the most premium film exhibitor in India with 1756 screens across 113 cities (India and Sri Lanka) with 362 properties and an aggregate seating capacity of 3.62 lakh seats. PVR INOX's mission is to advance and reimagine the movie-going experience by continuing to reinvent itself to keep up with the times and the ever-changing entertainment landscape and make the brand aspirational and accessible. PVR INOX serves as a conduit between consumers and the film industry on one hand and the retail industry and real estate development on the other. As a leading player in the film exhibition industry, the company is spearheading the establishment of a robust ecosystem that brings together key partners, including filmmakers, studios, content providers, equipment and concession manufacturers, and data and technology companies, all of whom rely on the strength of PVR INOX's business and the communities it serves.
Founded by Mr F.H. Sidhwa and Mr K.A. Kooka, the Regal Cinema was inaugurated by Sir Fredrick Sykes the Governor of Bombay on the 14th of October 1933. The first movie screened there was Laurel and Hardy’s ‘The Devil’s Brother’. Designed by Charles Stevens, son of the famous 19th-century architect Fredrick Stevens, Regal was the first art deco cinema house in India. Its extensive mirrorwork interiors were designed by the Czech artist Professor Charles Schara. The “Theatre Magnificent” as it was then called has a long list of firsts to its credit. It was the first cinema in India to install cinemascope, the first air-conditioned cinema house in India and also the first in the country to have an underground car park. Regal has hosted several Filmfare award functions and has also been hosting the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival since 2015.
Soho House is a global membership club for diverse creatives to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact. Located on Juhu Beach, Soho House Mumbai is a home away from home for Mumbai-based creatives to share ideas, make connections and support each other to flourish. Soho House is committed to championing creative talent and together with MAMI will be hosting conversations, screenings, and events to inspire Mumbai’s thriving creative talent.
Over the years, Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has elevated the cultural landscape of short films, championing select and distinctive original narratives for discerning viewers. Through collaborations with successful storytellers known for their originality and creativity, we've established a dynamic environment where aspiring and established directors alike bring exceptional storytelling to curious audiences.
In our commitment to curating genre-defining masterpieces, in association with MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, we bring to you #ForTheSelectOnes, a platform which celebrates the craftspeople who are ready to craft the next chapter of select storytelling.
Starting on May 20, 1933, with five planes and fewer than 30 employees, our journey continues today as the airline flying to most countries in the world – celebrating our 91st year. Our 91-year success story is marked by the strength we have gained through challenges and difficult times.
Keeping up to date with technology is an essential component of our innovation aims and in maintaining that we have the youngest and most modern fleet in Europe. Our fleet has flourished thanks to our high-tech, fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious aircraft purchases that provide a high level of comfort. Due to our unrivalled flight network, young and modern fleet, comfortable seats and delicious treats, we have earned the title of the Best Airline in Europe. With great passion and ambition, we fly to almost all countries around the world. We thrive on the unique discoveries we deliver to our passengers. Turkish Airlines has engraved its name with exciting world-renowned sponsorships and advertisements. Our growing passion over the years has earned us the title of the airline that flies to most countries in the world. Today we conduct flights to 129 countries from our new home, Istanbul Airport, with a young fleet of 464 aircrafts to more than 300 destinations. We proudly carry the Turkish flag across the globe, opening doors to the wider world for our passengers.
The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai is responsible for strengthening bilateral relations between India and Australia through political, economic and cultural initiatives in the western Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. It also helps safeguard the interests of Australians living, working and visiting India across these three states.
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries, building trust worldwide.
The German Consulate General in Mumbai is one of five German missions in India and is committed to fostering and deepening political, economic, cultural, and academic ties between Germany and the Indian States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. We are pleased to support the screening of three films with links to Germany at MAMI this year: Dying (Sterben) by Matthias Glasner, Riefenstahl by Andres Veiel, and Burden of Dreams by Les Blank. We believe this collaboration will contribute to the artistic exchange between Germany and India, creating a platform for diverse voices and fresh perspectives.
Ireland’s beautiful landscapes, rich traditions and cultural heritage have inspired filmmakers from John Ford to Kabir Khan. Irish directors, actors, and production houses have punched well above their weight in recent Academy Awards ceremonies, while multi-million movie franchises like Star Wars and prestige TV shows such as Game of Thrones have brought our emerald fields, picturesque cottages and windswept coasts to a global audience.
Of course, it helps that Ireland has made itself “one of the world’s most attractive production environments” (Variety Magazine), with a generous 32% tax credit, world-class film studios, and a plethora of home-grown talent. If you are interested in filming in Ireland, please reach out to the Consulate General of Ireland at mumbaicg@dfa.ie, or visit screenireland.ie/filming.
As a cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, present globally, the Goethe-Institut connects people all over the world. The institute promotes cultural exchange, education and societal discourse in an international context, and supports the teaching and learning of the German language. Together with their partners, Goethe-Institut focuses on global opportunities and challenges, bringing different perspectives into a dialogue based on trust. Goethe-Institut regards the ability to listen and to reflect as the key to understanding. They are bound by principles of transparency, diversity and sustainability. These principles characterize their services and way of working.
Institut Français en Inde (IFI) plays a vital role in fostering cultural exchange and strengthening educational ties between India and France. Through a diverse range of activities, it promotes the rich French heritage, language, cinema, and arts, aiming to create an enriching environment for cultural immersion and appreciation. Additionally, the institute serves as a pivotal platform for academic collaboration, facilitating student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and academic partnerships between prestigious institutions in both countries. Moreover, it serves as a dynamic hub, nurturing bilateral relations and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural tapestries of both India and France.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Mumbai aims at providing a platform for cultural exchanges between the Italian and the Indian cultural communities, through all kinds of media and art languages. Ideas and culture are lively and continuously evolving: passion and curiosity keep them growing!
We work closely with all of Team Norway, consisting of the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi, Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Business Association India (NBAI), and the Norwegian Seafood Council to promote Norwegian interests in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa.
Among these interests is cultural promotion. Supporting events like the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival through grants to screen Norwegian films allows us to share our unique narratives and artistic expressions, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation between our cultures.
The Consulate General serves as a bridge for business, culture, and tourism, enhancing Norway-India relations.
Launched in 2007, BookMyShow, owned and operated by Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (founded in 1999), is India's leading entertainment destination with global operations and the one-stop shop for every entertainment need. The firm is present in over 700 towns and cities in India and works with partners across the industry to provide unmatched entertainment experiences to millions of customers. Over the years, the company has evolved from a purely online ticketing platform for movies across 7,000 plus screens, to end-to-end management of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more, all accomplished at par with global standards. BookMyShow also houses India’s most extensive organic reviews and ratings engine for movies and has driven technology innovations, such as the m-ticket and Movie Mode, impacting tens of millions of users and the industry at large. BookMyShow has constantly demonstrated category leadership, growing beyond India with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Sri Lanka. BookMyShow is also committed to society at large, by way of its charity initiative BookASmile, which supports special causes to enrich the lives of the less fortunate across India through entertainment-led experiences.
Qube Wire is a self-service, single-window system for global theatrical distribution. With a simple but comprehensive user interface, distributors can manage their digital cinema assets, assign territorial rights for their content and have their Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) and keys (aka Key Delivery Messages or KDMs) delivered to movie theatres across the world. Theatres can manage their own digital cinema device details and access their Universal Inbox on the Qube Wire service as well. Qube Cinema, Inc. is a provider of end-to-end digital cinema technology and solutions. The company draws on decades of experience in cinema and provides a seamless digital environment for exhibitors, filmmakers and post-production companies with DCI-compliant products that are flexible, reliable and cost-effective.
DataKal StarBase software is designed especially for festivals and other cultural, sports and business events. It was first developed in 1996 by Software Architect Pavel Kalenda in collaboration with highly experienced specialists working in the field of event management. The software has been periodically updated as festivals and events have evolved over the years and is equipped to provide comprehensive solutions for all complex event management requirements.
Solomon & Co. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Mumbai, the financial and commercial capital of India, with offices in Mumbai and Pune. Founded in 1909, the firm is ranked amongst the most reputed law firms in the country. The firm provides high-value legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business and Trade, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Security, India Entry, Private Equity, Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Construction, Insurance, Succession and Inheritance. Given the 100-year track record, Solomon & Co. is among the few Indian firms which have equal strength and repute in both contentious and non-contentious work. For more information, please visit the website.
Founded in 1998, PR Pundit Havas Red is an award-winning integrated communications consultancy with over 170 PR practitioners across its three offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR. In November 2023, it became a part of Havas India, an Indian subsidiary of Paris-headquartered global advertising conglomerate Havas. This strategic move marked the debut of Havas Red into the vibrant Indian market. Frontrunners in luxury & lifestyle PR, with defining work in consumer & corporate communications, PR Pundit boasts of expertise in skilful storytelling across corporate communications, brand positioning, KOL outreach and fostering collaborative partnerships. Its collective of experts are adept at helping clients address communication challenges to further business through creative ideas powered by trends and insights. PR Pundit pursues a channel-agnostic communications approach to develop and execute compelling campaigns for brands & organizations to elevate perceptions and level up conversations. With a legacy of delivering benchmarking work through made-to-measure communications, PR Pundit embodies an ethos of being a value-creator for its team, client partners, the larger industry and the community at large.
Acelema IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: Empowering Businesses with Innovative Technology Solutions. Acelema is a leading technology company that specializes in providing cutting-edge IT solutions to businesses across various industries. With a mission to empower organizations with innovative technology, Acelema IT Solutions has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to leverage the power of technology to drive growth and success. Acelema brings together a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about technology and constantly strive to deliver excellence. Our expertise spans across a wide range of areas.
Independent Creators Collective (ICC) is a creative solutions company founded by Natasha Bandodkar and Parth Savla. Their expertise lies in brand strategy and design, UI UX, social media campaigns, and video, with a specialisation in storytelling and illustrations. ICC works with brands across the board from entertainment to interiors and personal finance to retail, to help them realise their business benchmarks using a creative-first approach.
MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Film Companion Studios, Essajees Atelier, ISPL, Arré India, The Himalayan Film Festival, Ras Luxury Oils, and JEA Interiors Dubai are some of the brands ICC has collaborated with so far. ICC's vision is to collaborate with responsible brands and tell their story through meaningful content and thoughtful design.
24x7 FMS started as an esoteric events safety and disaster company in the mid-2020s to meet the specialised requirement of securing events by trained professionals. The company has covered most of the major Indian and international events with elan and finesse. With the unbridled proliferation of security agencies that have joined the bandwagon, 24x7 FMs has zeroed in on MIP and VIP closeted vulnerable areas, close protection and artists cover and stage encirclement.
Moving ahead with the times, the company is the pioneer in Cinema Anti-Piracy operations using highly trained teams and equipment to protect film from illegal copying during exhibitions. The company is managed hands on by army veterans and hard core civil security experts.
Om Sai Milan Enterprises is a leading provider of professional printing services, dedicated to delivering high-quality, customised solutions for businesses and individuals. With a strong focus on precision, creativity and customer satisfaction, we offer a wide range of printing options designed to meet the unique needs of each client.
