Lok Sabha Question No. 2574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: MIFF- 2020
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Supriya Sadanand Sule, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

MIFF-2020

2574.

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has hosted 16th MIFF-2020 (Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films) recently;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the number of documentary, short fiction and animation films from different countries that were screened in the festival;
- (c) whether  this festival has  helped  Indian documentary,  short  fiction  and animation films to reach other parts of the world and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any objective was set for the said film festival and if so, the details thereof along with the benefits derived therefrom;
- (e) the funds allocated and utilized for this festival; and
- (f) the other steps taken by the Government  to  promote  and  popularize documentary and short films made in the country and also create market for the same in the foreign countries?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2574 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (f) Yes, Sir. The 16 th  MIFF-2020 was successfully organized from 28 th   January  to  3 rd   February,  2020.  During  the  festival,  a  total  of  305 documentary,  short  fiction  and  animation  films  were  screened  from India and 35 foreign countries. Since films personalities including jury members from various countries abroad participated in MIFF-2020, it helped Indian documentary, short fiction and animation films to reach other  parts  of  the  world.  MIFF  provides  a  platform  for  filmmakers  to watch best documentary films from across the globe, understand the new  trends  in  film  making  and  to  create  a  network,  interact  and develop  productive  contacts  with  film  makers,  mentors  distributors and  co-producers.  MIFF  also  aims  to  encourage  documentary,  short fiction and animation filmmakers to look for new ideas and make good films by giving them  awards  including cash  prizes. MIFF  gives exposure to very best films in non-feature genre along with workshops and master classes on technical and aesthetic aspects of film making by  experts.  An  amount  of  Rs.455.00  lakhs  has  been  allocated  to organize 16 th  MIFF-2020. The entire allocated amount has been utilized for  organizing  the  festival.  Besides,  Mini  MIFF  showcasing the award winning films of MIFF-2020  is organized in various parts of the country in  collaboration  with  film  clubs,  media  institutions  and  Government organizations.  The  documentaries  produced  by  Films  Division  are screened in major Indian and International film festivals. Films are also screened through Indian missions abroad with the help of Ministry of External Affairs.

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