19th Mumbai International Film Festival Wraps Up with 1,459 Entries from 13 countries, 144 Competition Films and 17 Awards
by Pranita Kurani The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF 2026) drew to a successful close today, marking the culmination of six days of cinematic celebration, creative exchange, and meaningful storytelling. The festival brought together filmmakers, industry professionals, film enthusiasts, students, and emerging creators from across the world, reaffirming MIFF’s position as one of the leading platforms for documentary, animation and short fiction cinema. A total of 17 awards were presented at the closing ceremony, honouring outstanding achievements across international and national competition categories. The prestigious Golden Conch for Best International Documentary Film, carrying a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, was awarded to the Polish documentary Silver. The Silver Conch for Best International Short Fiction Film and a cash prize of ₹5 lakh went to the Iranian film Under The Snow, while the Silver Conch for Best International Animation Film and a cas...
