Jio MAMI Film Festival launches its new programme

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 is launching its new programme ‘Jio MAMI Select – Filmed on iPhone,’ where a talented group of emerging filmmakers are given the opportunity to reimagine traditional cinematic conventions by creating high-quality short films, shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max and edited on MacBook Pro.

 Jio MAMI and Apple have selected 5 creative young filmmakers who represent the new generation of Indian cinema with their path breaking narratives. Archana Atul Phadke, Faraz Ali, Prateek Vats, Saurav Rai and Saumyananda Sahi will be mentored by celebrated filmmaker, Vishal Bhardwaj who recently shot his award-winning short film ‘Fursat’ on iPhone, highly acclaimed writer, director and producer Vikramaditya Motwane, and Rohan Sippy who is known for his stylized films. These mentors will help the talented creators push the boundaries of film making using new technologies.

 Commenting on this, Anupama Chopra, Festival Director Jio MAMI, said, "Cinema worldwide is going through a tectonic change, and it's wonderful to see filmmakers experiment with different formats of storytelling. We are thrilled to announce Jio MAMI Select—Filmed on iPhone—to empower young and emerging filmmakers to tell stories that they are passionate about. Can’t wait to see all incredible things that these filmmakers do with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and MacBook Pro.”

 The short films will premiere in April 2024 at a special screening event in association with Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The short films will be available to be viewed on Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival’s YouTube channel following the premiere.