2020
KASHISH 2020
Moving Forward, Together
22nd July – 30th July, 2020.
157 Films, 42 Countries
DESIGN KASHISH 2020 POSTER TO WIN CASH AWARD OF RS.25,000 (US$ 350)
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival (India) invites designers across the world to design the official festival poster and overall look for its 11th edition with the theme ‘Moving Forward, Together!’ KASHISH 2020 will be held from May 20-24, 2020 in Mumbai. India’s ace fashion designer…
KASHISH 2020 : CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival invites you to submit your LGBTQIA+ themed films to the 11th Anniversary edition of the festival which will be held from May 20-24, 2020 in Mumbai. The festival is organized by KASHISH Arts Foundation, a not-for-profit trust working towards mainstreaming queer issues through cinema and arts…
WENDELL RODRICKS PICKS KASHISH 2020 POSTER CONTEST WINNER
The much awaited results of the KASHISH 2020 International Poster design Contest is out! Top fashion designer Wendell Rodricks picked the winning design by UK based designer Joyston Moreira, who will receive a cash award of Rs.25,000 sponsored by Wendell Rodricks as well as a trophy. The winning design will be the look of KASHISH 2020…
BEST OF KASHISH AT KALA GHODA ARTS FESTIVAL
Best of KASHISH at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. February 4th | 12.30 -5.00 pm | Visitors Center, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sangrahalay. Organized by KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival as part of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. For individual program details check: https://www.facebook…
KASHISH MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL RESCHEDULES FEST FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER 2020
South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ film festival, the KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival which was to be held May 20-24, 2020 at three venues in South Mumbai has announced that it will be rescheduling the event to September, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The much anticipated festival which is to celebrate its 11th edition has said that its…
KASHISH 2020 WILL GO VIRTUAL
First major film festival in India to go online completely with a full-festival lineup of new LGBTQIA+ films from across the world. Considering that the city, the nation and most of the world is facing a crisis with the COVID pandemic putting shut to any large gatherings, Mumbai’s very own film festival – KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival…
157 Films from 42 Countries to screen at KASHISH 2020 Virtual
India’s first film festival going online opens up registrations. South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is going virtual this year due to the COVID19 lockdown. The festival is coming up with a full-slate of 157 films from 42 countries, making it the first Indian film festival to…
REGISTER TO ATTEND ‘KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL’
Just click on this Instamojo link and Register for a Half-Festival Pass at https://bit.ly/32dkxcc This is only for people in India, wanting to view the films in India. Within 24 hours of registering through above link on Instamojo, you will receive an email from the festival team with a Coupon Code link to log in to our film portal on…
MEDIA REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
Media Accreditation for KASHISH 2020 Virtual is Now Open https://forms.gle/uSppsZaGbw6irvNZ7
KASHISH 2020 Virtual welcomes requests from journalists and representatives of bonafide media organisations to cover the Festival. One or Two Media Passes per publication are granted at the discretion of the Festival. Media Passes are…
KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL JURY MEMBERS
NARRATIVE JURY: HANSAL MEHTA is an Indian film director. Mehta started his career in television with his show Khana Khazana (1993–2000) and later moved on to movies like …Jayate (1999), Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000) and Chhal (2002). He is best known for Shahid (2013) for which he won the National Film Award for Best Direction. He then went on…
KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL LIST OF FILMS
This year, the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, is going online with the ‘KASHISH 2020 Virtual’ from July 22-30, 2020. We are delighted to bring to you 157 films from 42 Countries! Check out the Alphabetical List and Countrywise List below. ALPHABETICAL LIST & COUNTRYWISE LIST…
KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL – OPENING AND CLOSING FILM 2020
Opening Film
THE SHINY SHRIMPS
Closing Film
HUM BHI AKELE, TUM BHI AKELE…
To register to attend KASHISH 2020 Virtual please check http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/attend/…
KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL AWARD CATEGORIES
52 FILMS COMPETE FOR A TOTAL CASH AWARD OF RS.1,80,000. BEST 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, 2019 and having their Mumbai Premiere at KASHISH 2020 Virtual…
NARRATIVE FEATURES IN COMPETITION
5 films compete for the Best Narrative Feature Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.30,000.
FIREFLIES
GOSSAMER FOLDS
MARGIN OF ERROR…
INDIAN NARRATIVE SHORTS IN COMPETITION
5 films compete for the Best Indian Narrative Short Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.20,000.
CHUNNI
GUPTADHAN
PENCIL BOX…
INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORTS IN COMPETITION
15 films compete for the Best International Narrative Short Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.20,000 sponsored by Gol Studios.
AYANEH
ENCOUNTER
FOREVER 17…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES IN COMPETITION
5 films compete for the Unity in Diversity Best Documentary Feature Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.20,000 sponsored by K.F.Patil Charitable Trust.
CHANGING THE GAME
MAKING SWEET TEA
MARCH FOR DIGNITY…
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS IN COMPETITION
5 films compete for the Unity in Diversity Best Documentary Short Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.15,000 sponsored by K.F.Patil Charitable Trust.
BREAKWATER
DESIRE
MARIELLE’S LEGACY WILL NOT DIE…
STUDENT SHORTS IN COMPETITION
12 films compete for the Best Student Shorts Award at KASHISH 2020 Virtual. The award carries a certificate, an award trophy and a cash prize of Rs.20,000 sponsored by Whistling Woods International.
A COHABITATION
BETWEEN US
EUIGON…
RIYAD WADIA AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING INDIAN FILMMAKER
Instituted in memory of late filmmaker Riyad Wadia, who made India’s first gay film BOMgAY, Riyad Wadia Award for Best Emerging Indian Filmmaker is an attempt by KASHISH to recognize and nurture emerging Indian voices. Indian narrative and documentary short films that are the filmmaker’s first or second film made in 2019/2020 …
KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
For information about Films and Short Film Packages please click on the Film/Package titles mentioned in the schedule. For information about Films and Short Film Packages please click on the Film/Package titles mentioned in the schedule. Date Program Start Time (IST) Film/ Package Title DAY 1Wed, July 22, 2020 6.30 PM Opening…
ALLIED EVENTS AT KASHISH 2020 VIRTUAL
These allied events are part of the KASHISH 2020 Virtual program and are available free to watch on our social media handles @kashishfilmfest on Facebook and Instagram, and on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/KASHISHfilmfest These programs will be live-streamed at the below mentioned date and time…
KASHISH 2020 Virtual – Festival Catalog
Please download the KASHISH 2020 Virtual – Festival Catalog by filling out this simple form. You will receive an immediate downloadable link once you complete the registration below. Enjoy the complete experience of KASHISH 2020 Virtual with 157 films from 42 countries and panel discussions…
