2015
KASHISH 2015
Reaching Out, Touching Hearts
27th May – 31st May, 2015.
180 Films, 44 Countries
SOUTH ASIA’S BIGGEST QUEER FILM FESTIVAL IS BACK!
6TH KASHISH MUMBAI INTENTIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL. MAY 27-31, 2015. LIBERTY CINEMA: MAY 27-31, 2015
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE BOMBAY: MAY 28-30, 2015. The festival programs the best of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* & queer) films from…
KASHISH 2015 POSTER CALL
KASHISH International Poster Design Contest 2015 – Submission Call. Design KASHISH 2015 Poster to win Cash Award of Rs.20,000. KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival invites designers across the world…
KASHISH 2015: SUBMIT YOUR FILM
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is the first and only LGBTQ film festival in India to beheld in a mainstream theater and the first queer festival in India to receive clearance from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…
WENDELL RODRICKS PICKS KASHISH 2015 INTERNATIONAL POSTER CONTEST WINNER
Delhi-based Niharika Rastogi to receive Rs 20,000 cash award for winning poster. Wendell Rodricks, one of India’s top fashion designers has picked the poster submitted by Delhi-based art director Niharika Rastogi as the winner of the KASHISH 2015 International Poster contest. Along with winning a cash prize of Rs 20,000, instituted…
BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES ANNOUNCE KASHISH 2015
A press conference was held to announce the 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. The Guests of Honour at the press conference held at Press Club in Mumbai were the KASHISH 2016 Jury members – director & producer Anubhav Sinha, actor & filmmaker Aamir Bashir, actor Meghna Malik, actor &…
KASHISH 2015 TO FEATURE 180 FILMS FROM 44 COUNTRIES
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival returns for its sixth edition this May – bigger and grander, with a line-up of around 180 films from 44 countries. South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film fest will be held between May 27-31, 2015 at three venues – the iconic art deco Liberty Cinema, Alliance Francaise de Bombay and…
2015 AWARD CATEGORIES
An eminent jury panel will choose the winners at the 6th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2015. Best Narrative Feature: The highest award at KASHISH is given to the best narrative feature. This category…
JURY
KASHISH 2015 is honoured and privileged to have an eminent jury panel. The jury will judge 45 films in seven competition categories at the 6th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival…
KASHISH 2015 JURY SHARE THEIR VIEWS ABOUT LGBT RIGHTS
Acclaimed director Anubhav Sinha (Ra One), National Award winning filmmaker & actor Aamir Bashir (Harud), award winning filmmaker and actor Chitra Palekar (Maati Maay), popular actress Meghna Malik (Na Aana Iss Des Laado ) and renowned columnist & author Malavika Sangghvi (The Making of Samovar) – the stellar KASHISH 2015…
45 FILMS IN COMPETITION AT KASHISH 2015
Forty-five films will compete for top awards at the 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film festival to be held between May 27 – May 31, 2015. South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBTQ film festival, which will screen 180 films from 44 countries, will be held at three venues in South Mumbai…
KASHISH 2015 – FILMS IN COMPETITION: NARRATIVE FEATURE
The highest award at KASHISH is given to the best narrative feature. This category includes Indian and International narrative features completed after January 1, 2014 and having their Indian Premiere at KASHISH 2015. It carries a trophy, a gift hamper and cash award of Rs 30,000 sponsored by…
KASHISH 2015 – FILMS IN COMPETITION: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
The best documentary feature award category includes Indian and International documentaries completed after January 1, 2014 and having their Indian Premiere at KASHISH 2015. It carries a trophy, cash award of Rs.20,000 sponsored by Pond5 and a gift hamper.
KASHISH 2015 – FILMS IN COMPETITION: DOCUMENTARY SHORT
The best documentary short award category includes Indian and International documentary films which are under 50 minutes, completed after January 1, 2014 and having their Indian Premier at KASHISH 2015. It carries a trophy, a gift hamper, voucher worth USD350 for stock video footage sponsored by Pond5 and a free…
FILMS IN COMPETITION: INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT
International narrative short films completed after January 1, 2014 and having their Indian Premier at KASHISH 2015 compete for this award. It carries a trophy and a gift hamper. 1) 09:55-11:05, INGRID EKMAN BERGSGATAN 4B. Director: Cristine Berglund, Sophie Vukovic / 2014 / 15 min / Sweden. 67 year old Ingrid has decided to deal with cancer on her own…
KASHISH 2015 – FILMS IN COMPETITION: INDIAN NARRATIVE SHORT
Indian narrative short films completed after January 1, 2014 and having their Indian Premier at KASHISH 2015 compete for this award. It carries a trophy, a gift hamper , a free 2 day HD shooting kit (camera, mike and one light) sponsored by Accord Equips and cash award of Rs 20,000 sponsored by…
KASHISH 2015 – FILMS IN COMPETITION: RIYAD WADIA AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING INDIAN FILMMAKER
Instituted in memory of late filmmaker Riyad Wadia, who made India’s first gay film BOMgAY. Indian narrative and documentary short films that are the filmmaker’s first or second film made in 2013/2014 compete for this award which carries a trophy, a gift hamper, a free 2 day HD shooting kit…
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEAD ROLE
For this award, the KASHISH 2015 Jury will choose the Best performance by an actor – male, female or Trans* – from the narrative features and short films that are part of the competitive categories. It carries a trophy, a gift hamper and cash award of Rs 20,000 sponsored by Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares…
12 MUST WATCH FILMS AT KASHISH 2015
180 films from 44 countries will be screened at the 6th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival. The film festival will be held between May 27-31, 2015, at three venues in South…
FROM PREJUDICE TO ACCEPTANCE: KASHISH 2015 CENTERPIECE FILMS
Four films on diverse themes like prejudice, human rights violations and acceptance take centerstage as Centerpiece Films at the 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. These films, among the 180 films from 44 countries to be screened at South Asia’s biggest…
INDIAN PANORAMA AT KASHISH
Twenty One Indian films will be screened at the sixth edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival. The Indian Panorama films like the country – offers a slice of LGBTQ lives in many languages…
KASHISH 2015 – AUSTRALIA IS ‘COUNTRY IN FOCUS’
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBTQ film festival, raises a toast to Australia, its films and the bond between the two Commonwealth countries, at the 6th edition of the festival scheduled to be held between…
AUSTRALIAN FOCUS AT KASHISH – PROF. DENNIS ALTMAN
Prof. Dennis Altman, a world-renowned queer theorist from La Trobe University, Melbourne was one of the key speakers at the opening night of 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. He spoke about Australian Queer Cinema and compared the situation in Australia and India…
KASHISH 2015 TO OPEN WITH ‘LOVE IS STRANGE’
Ira Sachs’ critically acclaimed drama Love Is Strange will open the sixth edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival. With remarkable performances from John Lithgow and Alfred Molina…
‘THE WAY HE LOOKS’ IS CLOSING FILM AT KASHISH 2015
The award winning coming of age romantic drama from Brazil, The Way He Looks, is the closing film at the sixth edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film fest. The festival will be held…
KASHISH 2015 – LIST OF FILMS
LIST OF 180 FILMS FROM 44 COUNTRIES THAT ARE OFFICIAL SELECTION TO SCREEN AT THE 6TH KASHISH MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL 2015.
Films in Competition. Films in Competition for Riyad Wadia Award for Emerging Indian Filmmaker. 09:55-11:05 Ingrid Ekman Bergsgatan…
KASHISH 2015 DELEGATE REGISTRATIONS – NOW OPEN
All Delegate Cards must be collected only at Liberty Cinema. The Delegate Card Collection and Spot Registration counters will be open during the following dates and timings: May 23rd – 27th between 2.00-8.00 pm. May 28th – 30th between 9.30am – 9.00 pm. May 31st between 9.30am – 12noon…
MUMBAI IN MAY: IT’S KASHISH 2015
The sixth edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, scheduled to be held between May 27-31, 2015. South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film fest will be held at two venues, Mumbai’s iconic art deco Liberty theatre and Alliance Francaise de Bombay. Voted as one of the Top…
KASHISH 2015 HIGHLIGHTS
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival returns for its sixth edition in May 2015 with a bouquet of films and cultural events. South Asia’s biggest and India’s only mainstream LGBT film festival will be held between May 27-May 31, 2015 at three venues in South Mumbai – the iconic Liberty Cinema and Alliance Francaise de Bombay at…
KASHISH 2015 JURY REVEALED
Noted filmmakers Anubhav Sinha and Chitra Palekar, National Award winning filmmaker and actor Aamir Bashir, actor Meghna Malik and columnist Malavika Sangghvi will be part of the eminent Jury panel at the sixth edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival…
SAI PARANJPYE, CELINA JAITLY FLAG OFF KASHISH 2015
The sixth edition of the KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival opened on Wednesday May 27, 2015, evening with a dash of glitter, glamour and panache. National award winning filmmakers Sai Paranjpye and Arunaraje Patil, actor and United Nations Equality champion Celina Jaitly, actor Shernaz Patel…
LIBERTY OWNER MR. HOOSEIN SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF LGBT EQUALITY
Mr.Nazir Hoosein, the indomitable owner of the iconic Liberty Cinema spoke with conviction and passion about the need for gay, lesbian, transgender persons to have the same rights as everyone else, including same-sex marriage right. Liberty Cinema was the main venue for the 6th KASHISH Mumbai International…
THE 377191 WALL: A NEW WINDOW TO UNDERSTANDING
In its 6th edition, KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is stepping beyond the medium of film to integrate new modes of expression into its festival agenda.The 377191 Wall – a group art show of 271 mixed media works by 238 artists was inaugurated on Saturday May 23, 2015 at Gallery…
BOOK READING – DON’T LET HIM KNOW!
Max Mueller Bhavan, May 29, 4.00 pm. Sandip Roy‘s debut novel `Don’t Let Him Know’ has been described as “evocative”, “compelling” and managing to “capture the heart of modern India and the modern Indian family”. KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film festival…
‘BOYS’ IS BEST FILM, TRANS* ACTOR KRISTINA HERNANDEZ WINS BEST ACTOR AT KASHISH 2015
Dutch coming of age film Boys (Jorgens) directed by Mischa Kamp won the Best Narrative Feature Film award, while Trans* actor Kristina Hernandez won the award for the Best Performance in a Lead Role for the film Stealth at the 6th edition of KASHISH Mumbai…
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Dare To Dream: From an unjust law to a path-breaking judgment. May 28, 2015; 4.00 – 5.00 pm. It’s been a year since two Supreme Court judgments shook up the LGBT rights movement – one criminalized same sex relationships by bringing back section 377 of the Indian Penal…
KASHISH RAINBOW WARRIOR AWARD 2015 FOR BETU SINGH
Betu Singh, LBT rights activist who set up Sangini – India’s first registered lesbian support group in 1997, was awarded the KASHISH Rainbow Warrior Award on Sunday May 31, 2015. Betu Singh who passed away at the age of 49, on October 3, 2014, is the first posthumous recipient of the award. The award…
CELINA JAITLY MAKES A SPLASH AT KASHISH 2015
KASHISH Festival Ambassador, UN Equal Free & Equal campaign champion, popular Bollywood actor and Miss India Celina Jaitly shimmered into Liberty Cinema theater, cheered by more than 1000 audience members at the Opening Night of 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. She spoke passionately…
KASHISH 2015 – IN THE NEWS
Bombay Times, May 15, 2015
New Indian Express – Indulge, May 1, 2015
Mumbai Mirror – May 17, 2015
Grazia Magazine, May 2015
Mid Day, May 8, 2015…
KASHISH FORWARD AT WILSON COLLEGE
KASHISH Forward film screening organized by KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival and Queer Ink with Wilson College, Mumbai on January 17, 2015, was an amazing experience. Around 150+ students from Wilson College and Sophia Polytechnic attended the screening. The students…
KASHISH GLOBAL: THE 2015 JOURNEY
Over the past 6 years KASHISH has facilitated screening at numerous international film festivals of Indian LGBTQ films, which were either award winners or critically acclaimed at its own festival. KASHISH has collaborated with more than 35 International film festivals in UK, USA, Australia…
