Mumbai International Film Festival ( MIFF )

Mumbai, India
Tier CTrusted
55
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), founded in 1990, is South Asia’s oldest and largest festival dedicated to non-feature cinema. Organized by India’s National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, it is notable as a major international platform for documentary, short fiction, and animation films, with strong industry attention through competitions, awards, and film-market initiatives. It is considered significant in the festival circuit for bringing together filmmakers from many countries and for supporting co-production, exchange, and wider circulation of non-feature work.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+20 pts)

  • 36 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

1990

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Legitimacy Score55/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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