Eligibility, Rules & Regulations
Eligibility Period
Only films completed on or after 1st January 2023 are eligible for submission.
Categories & Language
Films in any language and in all categories are accepted.
Nationality (Indian Films)
For Indian entries, the Director must be an Indian citizen.
Film Duration
Feature Films: Must be above 45 minutes
Short Films: Must be 45 minutes or under
Subtitles
All films must include English subtitles, irrespective of the original language.
Screeners Format
YouTube links are NOT accepted
Only Vimeo links (password-protected if required) or Google Drive links are eligible
Who Can Submit
Films may be submitted by individual directors, producers, production houses, agencies, or organizations.
Multiple Entries
Multiple submissions by the same individual are allowed; however, only one film per individual may be selected.
Selection Process
All films will be reviewed and selected by a duly appointed Jury Panel.
The Jury’s decision shall be final and binding.
Festival Authorities reserve the right to reject any film that does not align with the objectives and vision of the festival, even if it meets technical eligibility criteria.
Entry Fee
Entry fee is mandatory for every submission
Submissions without payment will be considered invalid
Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances after submission
Publicity & Promotion Rights
By submitting a film, participants grant the Mumbai Asian International Film Festival (MAIFF) the right to:
Use film stills, posters, trailers, and promotional materials on the festival’s website, social media, and publicity platforms
Screen excerpts or clips from submitted films on television, internet, or other media strictly for festival promotion and publicity during the festival period
Accuracy of Information
Submissions with incorrect, incomplete, illegible, or misleading information will be disqualified without notice.
Final Submission
Films submitted for selection are considered final.
No changes, replacements, or updated versions will be accepted after submission.
Awards & Certificates
Awards, trophies, cash prizes, and certificates shall be presented to the Director(s) and/or Producer(s) of the winning films. Acting awards shall be issued in the name of the respective performers.
In the event that the award recipient is unable to attend the festival, a prior-informed representative from the film’s team may accept the award on their behalf.
If representation is not possible, the concerned film team must inform the Festival Authorities in advance. In such cases, the award may be dispatched via courier, and all courier and handling charges shall be borne by the filmmaker.
For International films, physical presence or representation at the event is NOT mandatory.
Jury Decision
All awards will be decided by the Festival Jury, and their decisions shall be final and binding.
Festival Authorities reserve the right to withhold or reassign any award if no suitable entry is found in a particular category.
Disbursement of Cash Awards
Cash prizes, where applicable, shall be disbursed as per the festival’s internal process and timelines.
All applicable taxes, if any, shall be the responsibility of the award recipient.
Acceptance of Rules
Participation in the festival implies full acceptance of all rules and regulations mentioned herein.
Final Authority
The decision of the Festival Authorities shall be final and binding in all matters.
Changes to Terms & Festival
By submitting a film, you acknowledge and agree that:
Festival dates, venue, format, or terms may change due to unavoidable circumstances without prior notice
Any future revisions or updates to the festival’s Terms & Conditions shall be applicable to all submitted films
