Mumbai, India, September 8th 2023: Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival partners with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films to create a platform that gives an opportunity to new and established filmmakers to tell authentic stories in the short film format. The bigger idea is to encourage and nurture the enthusiasm of filmmakers in the short film format. This partnership comes at a time when short films are gaining immense popularity and recognition for their brave storytelling and for questioning the status quo.
It’s a competition category that’s applicable to filmmakers across India. The top 10 entries will be shortlisted by the selection committee, which in turn will be evaluated by a panel of judges to arrive at winners in two categories. The top 10 shortlisted entries will premiere on the big screen at the festival, and the winners in two categories will be rewarded with cash awards. This collaboration aims to provide a global platform to budding filmmakers while offering unparalleled visibility and recognition amongst industry professionals, peers, and film enthusiasts worldwide.
Commenting on this, Head of Marketing, PR, and Partnerships, Abhishek Kumar, said, “This is a very special partnership for us, and we are thankful for the continued support by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films to Jio MAMI. We are excited to discover incredible films by some established and new talent from different parts of the country and give them an opportunity to showcase their film on the big screen to a diverse set of audiences. We look forward to these filmmakers becoming a part of our filmmaker programme at the festival and networking with some of the top global and South Asian talent. The idea is to make it an enriching experience for the filmmakers who are part of this category. Our partnership with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is a natural extension of this commitment. We collectively strive to provide a stage for filmmakers to showcase their authentic stories and further bolster the rapidly growing demand and appetite for the short film format in India.”
The short film format is becoming increasingly popular across the world and has created a dedicated and loyal audience base. It allows the filmmaker room to experiment with narratives that don’t follow the beaten path. These are also a springboard for filmmakers to start their cinematic journey. Established filmmakers often find this an interesting medium to experiment with storytelling and convey exciting ideas, as short films can be showcased across various mediums and have the ability to reach the consumer faster. One of the most talked-about films of the year, “Strange Way of Life” by Pedro Almodovar, is a short film format. At Jio MAMI, audiences have always loved and supported short films, and many of the short film winners at Jio MAMI have gone on to become big filmmakers in the mainstream industry. Jio MAMI X Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films promises to bring some engaging films to the festival this year and surprise the audiences.
Below are a few competition rules that must be followed.
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
- The participating short film needs to be just under 10 minutes.
- The premiere of this short film, if selected, will only take place at the Jio Mami 2023 film festival.
- The short film would need a CBFC certificate; in case the certificate is not available, the screening will be subject to an exemption from the Ministry of I&B, Govt. of India.
More details are available on the Jio Mami website, www.mumbaifilmfestival.com I www.fortheselectones.com
