KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2023
- 7-11 Jun
- Mumbai
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is an annual LGBTQIA+ film festival that takes place in Mumbai, India. Established in 2010, it is the largest and oldest LGBTQIA+ film festival in South Asia. The festival is organized by Solaris Pictures and supported by several Indian and international organizations. It is also the first Indian LGBTQIA+ film festival to be held with the approval of the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, Government of India.
The festival's mission is to showcase and support films that explore the diverse lives, culture, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals from around the world. It aims to create a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and cinema enthusiasts to come together, engage in dialogue, and celebrate the power of queer cinema. KASHISH also strives to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ rights and issues among the wider public.
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival screens a wide variety of films, including features, documentaries, and short films, in various languages with English subtitles. The films are carefully curated by a selection committee and are eligible for awards in several categories, such as Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, and the Riyad Wadia Award for Best Emerging Indian Filmmaker.
The festival's mission is to showcase and support films that explore the diverse lives, culture, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals from around the world. It aims to create a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and cinema enthusiasts to come together, engage in dialogue, and celebrate the power of queer cinema. KASHISH also strives to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ rights and issues among the wider public.
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival screens a wide variety of films, including features, documentaries, and short films, in various languages with English subtitles. The films are carefully curated by a selection committee and are eligible for awards in several categories, such as Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, and the Riyad Wadia Award for Best Emerging Indian Filmmaker.