Q. What are the dates of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023?
A. The dates for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 are from 27 October to 5 November 2023. (The film screenings begin across venues on 27 October at 10 AM.)
Q. How do I register for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023?
A. You can register on bookmy-show.live/mami w.e.f 3 October 2023. In addition to online registration, on-ground registration at NMACC, BKC will also open closer to the festival and will be active for the duration of the festival. Please keep checking our social media and website for the same.
Q. What are the different registration categories I can register for?
A. You can register for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 as one of the following –
General Delegate badge: Anyone above 18 years of age interested in watching films, and attending events and masterclasses at the festival. Registration cost is Rs. 1500 inclusive of all taxes.
Senior Citizen badge: Anyone above the age of 60 interested in watching films, and attending events and masterclasses at the festival. Registration cost is Rs. 1000 inclusive of all taxes.
Accredited Press badge: An individual, journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio) or a media agency that wants to cover the festival. In order for us to assess your application, you will be required to upload various documents. All press registrations are subject to approval by our media team and Jio MAMI reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. Accredited Press badge is provided free of cost.
Industry badge: Industry accreditation is intended only for film professionals: buyers, distributors, film festival representatives and institutions, producers and sales agents. Registration cost is Rs. 5000 inclusive of all taxes.
Q. What does registering for the festival give me access to?
A. With a General Delegate badge or a Senior Citizen badge, you can watch films, attend masterclasses and panel discussions across all venues for 10 days and attend Jio MAMI’s Brand Marketplace at NMACC, BKC from 28th October 10.30 AM onwards.
With an Accredited Press badge, you can watch films, attend masterclasses, and panel discussions across all venues for 10 days. You will also have access to press conferences, press screenings, the red carpet, and can attend Jio MAMI’s Brand Marketplace at NMACC, BKC from 28th October 10.30 AM onwards. You can also access the Press Center at NMACC, BKC from 27th October onwards.
With an Industry badge, you can watch films, attend masterclasses, and panel discussions across all venues for 10 days. You will also have access to press conferences, industry programmes, the red carpet, and can attend Jio MAMI’s Brand Marketplace at NMACC, BKC from 28th October 10.30 AM onwards. You can also access the Film Market at NMACC, BKC from 28 October to 31 October 2023. Priority access at Jio MAMI is provided only to the festival’s patrons, supporters and sponsors/partners, whose support is invaluable in making the festival happen. Seat reservation for Industry badge will be similar to that of a general delegate badge.
Q. Do I have to pay to register as a delegate?
A. Yes, the registration to the festival is paid and valid for the entire duration of the festival. Booking for film screenings and events is free. If you are attending the festival as Accredited Press, the registration is free and upon approval from the festival media team.
Q. Is the registration fee refundable?
A. The registration fee is non-refundable. We request you to read all the necessary information before making a payment for the festival.
Q. What happens after I make the payment?
A. On successful payment, you will be confirmed as a delegate for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. You will receive an SMS and an email from BookMyShow on your registered mobile number and email ID respectively.
Q. Are there any age restrictions for attending the festival?
A. Yes, you need to be 18 years of age or above to be able to register and attend the film festival.
Q. How do I collect my festival badge?
A. You can collect your festival badge from NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai). Please note that you can collect your badge from 10 AM to 4 PM 20 October 2023 ONWARDS, only after showing a valid photo identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card or Driver`s License).
Q. Can someone else collect my festival badge on my behalf?
A. Each delegate needs to personally collect their festival badge. Only after showing a valid identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity card or Driver`s License) will the badge be given to you. In special cases, you can collect the badge on behalf of someone by showing an authorization letter signed by the badge holder with their valid identity card.
Q. What do I need to carry when I go to pick up my festival badge?
A. Please present the following at the registration desk to collect your festival badge.
The electronically generated confirmation email/SMS.
Valid photo identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card or Driver’s License).
Please note that the festival badge will not be issued in the absence of a valid photo identity card (Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card or Driver`s License).
In the case of an Accredited Press badge, the email stating approval of Press Accreditation from the Jio MAMI Team must be presented.
In the case of a Senior Citizen badge, a government-approved photo identity card that validates the age of 60 or above must be presented.
Q. What can I do if I lose my festival badge?
A. Delegates who have lost their festival badge will have to re-register for a new festival badge for security reasons. Lost festival badges will not be replaced.
Q. Are the festival badges transferable? Can I use any other person’s festival badge?
A. The festival badges are non-transferable. Any misuse or sharing of festival badges is strictly prohibited and the management holds the right to refuse admission for such delegates.
Q. Can I book seats for sessions that happen at the festival screening venues?
A. Yes. You can reserve seats for the sessions (masterclasses, in-conversation sessions, panel discussions) along with the film screenings across all the venues. These sessions will be marked out in the festival schedule and can be booked the same way a seat is reserved for a film screening.
Q. How do I attend a film screening/session?
A. There are two ways to attend a film screening/session:
Reserve a seat: You need to reserve a seat for the film screening/session that you want to attend using your unique Festival Badge number known as the MAMI ID as below.
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Your seat can be reserved in the following ways -
1. Online: through bookmy-show.live/mami.
Please note that all seat reservations are subject to availability. You can reserve a seat for a maximum of four different shows/sessions per day. In addition to reserving a seat, you must be seated in the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the screening/session.
2. Rush / Walk-in line: You can arrive at the screening theatre and wait in the Rush/Walk-in line. You will be given entry to the theatre subject to availability. 30 minutes prior to a screening’s start time, Front of House staff will count the empty seats in the cinema and permit entry to those in the Rush line on a first-come, first-served basis.
All festival screenings/sessions will start at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Q. What is a Rush / Walk-in line?
A. Rush/Walk-in line is meant for the delegates who have not pre-booked their seats for the screenings/sessions. Depending upon availability, the delegates in this line are given access to the screening/session.
Q. Do I need to reserve seats for each film screening/session separately?
A. Yes. You need to reserve seats for each film screening/session separately. Please note that all seat bookings are subject to availability. In addition to booking a seat, you must be seated in the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the screening.
Q. Can I make a group booking?
A. No. Individuals can only book a seat for themselves using their unique Festival Badge number.
Q. When can I start booking my seats for a film screening?
- Seat reservations for each film screening will open a day prior to the screening day at 8 AM.
- For screenings on 27 October 2023, reservations will open on 26 October 2023; For screenings on 28 October 2023, reservations will open on 27 October 2023 and so on.
- You can book online through bookmy-show.live/mami
- Some seats are reserved for first come, first serve walk-in delegates at the venue so you can try and avail of that facility which is subject to availability
- Please note that all seat bookings are subject to availability. In addition to booking a seat, you must be seated in the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the screening.
Q. Can I change or cancel a booked screening?
A. You cannot change one reserved seat into another. However, you can cancel a particular screening/session and then reserve another screening/session that you might like to watch. All bookings need to be cancelled at least 1.5 hours prior to the start time of the screening/session. Please note that the new reservation you make post cancelling your existing booking will also be subject to the availability of seats.
Q. In case I am unable to book my seat for a screening/session due to unavailability, what can I do?
A. The festival usually takes this into consideration and tries to schedule multiple screenings of a film. (The same does not apply to sessions). In case you are unable to book a particular film screening, you can do one of the following:
Refer to your screening schedule to see an alternative screening date, day and time and book it in advance.
Check online for sudden availability due to cancellations.
Arrive at the screening auditorium much before the screening time to check if the rush line/ walk-in seats are available at the venue or if there have been any cancellations.
Q. Is there any dress code for attending screenings and events?
A. No. There is no official dress code. We respect individual styles, clothing, and accessories that are dictated by religious beliefs, ethnicity, or disability.
Q. What are the Screening Venues for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023?
A. Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 is spread across 8 screening venues in Mumbai -
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre: Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098
PVR Dynamix Mall, Juhu: 5th Floor, Dynamix Mall, Parulekar Rd, Above Shoppers Stop, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
PVR ICON, Infiniti Mall: New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
PVR ICON, Oberoi Mall: 3rd Floor, Oberoi Mall, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063
INOX Inorbit Mall: New Link Road, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064
INOX R-City Mall: Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086
7. Regal Cinema, Colaba: Colaba Causeway, Opposite Prince of Wales Museum, Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005
8. Maison PVR, Jio World Drive: 2nd Floor, Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Q. Is there a schedule of screenings and events available?
A. The latest schedule will be available online at www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/schedule and on the MyMAMI app. Every delegate who registers for the festival will also receive a hard copy of the schedule which will be part of the festival bag and other materials.
Q. How can I find out about any changes to the schedule?
A. All screening changes (including date, time, and location) will be announced on our social media channels and the updated schedule will be available on our website and the MyMAMI app.
Q. Are there food and drinks available at the venues?
A. Yes, all venues have food and drinks that can be purchased by you at the venue.
Q. Can I bring cameras or recording devices to cover the event?
A. No cameras or recording devices are permitted inside the screening venues and auditoriums. We strictly condemn the recording of films. Strict actions will be taken against all the individuals who are caught encouraging piracy.
Q. What is MyMAMI App?
A. MyMAMI app is Jio MAMI’s mobile application that will be accessible to everyone during the festival. This app will be available for Android and iOS. To access all the highlights, updates and news about the festival at the tip of your finger, you can download the MyMAMI app for free.
Q. What is the IMDb audience choice award?
A. IMDb audience choice award at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will be given to a film that gets maximum from audience members. One would need to vote for it either on MyMAMI app or www.mumbaifilmfestival.com
Q. What are the other events at the festival that I can attend apart from film screenings?
A. Beyond screenings, we have created some exciting spaces for our audience members at NMACC. We have set up a Brand Marketplace with the aim of bringing our audiences face-to-face with some of the most exciting International and Indian brands. The same space will also have a Virtual Reality (VR) setup. We have an eclectic mix of films in our VR segment; do take time out to visit the space. Both of these will be set up in Lotus, Ballroom 1, Jio World Centre.
NMACC will also witness a Daily Red Carpet for 2 hours every evening between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Be there to see some of the most talented independent filmmakers walk the red carpet along with your favourite stars.
Q. What is an Industry Programme?
A. Industry Programme is open only to those with an Industry Badge, our patrons and supporters and the programmed filmmakers at the festival. It will take place at the Festival Hub which is the NMACC.
It is aimed at fostering networking and connections between sellers and buyers and sharing of best practices, knowledge sharing through workshops and panel discussions. It's also aimed at equipping independent filmmakers with information that would enable them to understand the film festival ecosystem and newer markets for sales and distribution. This programme is open to filmmakers at various stages of their careers.
Q. What is a Press Center?
A. A space dedicated for members of the press to be able to execute their work, to ensure the best coverage of the festival and get access to the visiting talent and information on films being showcased at the festival. The Press Centre will be in the Festival Hub of NMACC and open only to accredited members of the press.
