Mumbai, October 10th, 2024: The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) is
thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with Soho House Mumbai as the
Community Partner for the highly anticipated MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024,
scheduled to take place from October 19th to 24th, 2024.
MAMI will host a robust Industry Programme that includes panels and screenings aimed
at fostering creative dialogue and knowledge sharing for filmmakers, industry experts.
To celebrate Indian and global cinema, community and culture at Soho House Mumbai
from October 21 to 23, 2024.
This yea’s industry programme will feature an impressive lineup of panels at Soho
House that delve into topics shaping the future of cinema. Attendees can expect
engaging discussions with emerging filmmakers and directors of the industry on varied
topics including independent film distribution strategies, elevating production values, the
transformative role of artificial intelligence in media and entertainment, and more. Other
sessions hosted at Soho House Mumbai will also highlight innovative approaches to
reviving audience engagement in theaters, effective co-production strategies, and
sustainable filmmaking practices, all aimed at fostering a healthy conversation about the
ever-changing film industry landscape.
Films shown at Soho House, Mumbai can be viewed from the comfort of their very own
screening room, and will see the entire selection of South Asia Competition, which
includes international festival winners as well as the latest works by reputed
independent filmmakers, across genres of fiction, documentary & animation features.
Talking about the partnership, Deepti DCunha, Artistic Director of MAMI said, “We
are delighted to collaborate with Soho House Mumbai, a creative hub that not only
champions artistic expression but also serves as a vibrant meeting point for some of the
brightest minds in the industry. By uniting industry professionals and thought leaders,
we hope to ignite innovative ideas and foster collaborative solutions that will redefine
the future of cinema, ensuring that it remains a relevant and powerful medium for
storytelling.”
Kelly Wardingham, Regional Director, Asia, Soho House, added, “At Soho House,
we are elated to collaborate with MAMI Film Festival for its 2024 edition. This
partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the arts and providing a platform for
creative expression. We look forward to welcoming industry professionals and film
enthusiasts to Soho House Mumbai, where we can collectively celebrate the
transformative power of cinema and contribute to the evolving landscape of the film
industry.”
This collaboration between Soho House Mumbai and MAMI Film Festival marks a
significant milestone in supporting filmmakers’ creative journey.
