Mumbai, 17 June 2026

The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 witnessed a vibrant exchange of ideas, technical expertise, and artistic philosophies on its third day. Renowned international and national filmmakers, stage directors, and technicians engaged with cinema enthusiasts through a series of curated Masterclasses, Open Forums, and hands-on Workshops.

The day's highlights included an illuminating masterclass by acclaimed French stage director Fabrice Carrey exploring the crossover between theatre and documentary cinema, an insightful IDPA Open Forum session on documentaries as archival tools, and a deep-dive cinematography workshop spearheaded by award-winning cinematographer Modhura Palit.

Session 01

Masterclass: Stanislavski and the Search for Human Truth: From Theatre to Documentary Cinema

Popular French stage director and creative artist Fabrice Carrey conducting a masterclass on 'Stanislavski and the Search for Human Truth: From Theatre to Documentary Cinema' at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

Popular French stage director and creative artist Fabrice Carrey conducting a masterclass on 'Stanislavski and the Search for Human Truth: From Theatre to Documentary Cinema' at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

Popular French stage director and creative artist Fabrice Carrey conducting a masterclass on 'Stanislavski and the Search for Human Truth: From Theatre to Documentary Cinema' at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

Session 02

Open Forum: Documentary as a Means of Archiving Men, Moments and Memories

Panellists Mr. Suresh Sharma, Ms. Roopa Baruah, Mr. Yunus Khan, and Mr. Amborish Roychoudhury during the IDPA Open Forum session on 'Documentary as a Means of Archiving Men, Moments and Memories' at Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026. The session was moderated by veteran film critic Mr. Sanjit Narwekar.

Panellists Mr. Suresh Sharma, Ms. Roopa Baruah, Mr. Yunus Khan, and Mr. Amborish Roychoudhury during the IDPA Open Forum session on 'Documentary as a Means of Archiving Men, Moments and Memories' at Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026. The session was moderated by veteran film critic Mr. Sanjit Narwekar.

Panellists Mr. Suresh Sharma, Ms. Roopa Baruah, Mr. Yunus Khan, and Mr. Amborish Roychoudhury during the IDPA Open Forum session on 'Documentary as a Means of Archiving Men, Moments and Memories' at Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026. The session was moderated by veteran film critic Mr. Sanjit Narwekar.

Session 03

Workshop: Core Craft and Visual Language: The Soul of Cinematography

Renowned cinematographer Modhura Palit conducting a workshop on the theme ‘Core Craft and Visual Language: The Soul of Cinematography’ at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

Renowned cinematographer Modhura Palit conducting a workshop on the theme ‘Core Craft and Visual Language: The Soul of Cinematography’ at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

Renowned cinematographer Modhura Palit conducting a workshop on the theme ‘Core Craft and Visual Language: The Soul of Cinematography’ at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 on June 17, 2026.

About MIFF:

The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is a premier platform celebrating the best in documentary, short fiction, and animation films from across the globe, fostering dialogue and learning through specialized masterclasses and workshops.

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PIB Team MIFF | Riyas Babu/Mohammad Aqib Khan/Darshana Rane