2023
KASHISH 2023
Be Fluid, Be You!
June 7 – 11, 2023 (In-Person) and June 16 – 25, 2023 (Online)
127 films, 45 countries
BE FLUID, BE YOU!
A mixed package of fictional and real life stories about non-binary, non-confirming people, how they confront familial and societal trauma with humility, understanding, and manage to transform their lives for the better. Much like our theme this year!
KASHISH 2023 – LIST OF FILMS (Category wise)
Total number of Programmed Films 127 (On-ground 110)
Total number of Participating Countries 45 (On-ground 41)
Total nominations in Competition Categories 40
KASHISH 2023 – LIST OF FILMS (Country wise)
Total number of Programmed Films 127 (On-ground 110)
Total number of Participating Countries 45 (On-ground 41)
Total nominations in Competition Categories 40
KASHISH 2023 – LIST OF FILMS IN THE ONLINE FESTIVAL
Total number of Programmed Films ONLINE – 107
Total number of Participating Countries ONLINE – 44
KASHISH 2023 OPENING & CLOSING FILMS
KASHISH 2023 is proud to present as its Opening Film, the World Premiere of Onir’s Indian feature film PINE CONE, a film that deals with a contemporary gay relationship, post reading down of Sec 377.
KASHISH 2023 CENTERPIECE FILMS
KASHISH every year programs 4 unique and outstanding films which are in a sense clutter-breakers, offering a unique perspective into LGBTQ+ lives of that region either in the documentary or narrative format.
KASHISH 2023 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MAJA MA
Dir: Anand Tiwari(134 min / India / Hindi)
JOYLAND
Dir: Saim Sadiq(126 min | Pakistan, USA | Punjabi, Urdu)
KASHISH 2023 NARRATIVE JURY
Lillete Dubey is a renowned and an award winning Indian film, television and stage actor and a theatre director.
Anup Soni graduated from the National School of Drama and is a name to reckon with in all mediums of performance.
Jitin Hingorani is the Founder and Festival Director of three prominent South Asian Film Festivals.
KASHISH 2023 DOCUMENTARY JURY
Nandan Saxena is a three times National Award winning independent Filmmaker and Director of Photography with over 40 films to his credit.
Aanchal Kapur is a firm believer that documentary films are a medium for social change.
Shanti Bhushan Roy is an Indian Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Motion Picture Consultant & Educator.
KASHISH 2023 STUDENT SHORTS JURY
Rucha Pathak, joined Excel Entertainment as a Producer after her 6-year stint as Chief Creative Officer at Fox Star Studios in 2020.
Widely known for penning Bollywood’s most progressive, inclusive, and unflinching stories, screenwriter Atika Chohan won immense critical acclaim for co-writing Chapaak, a film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi.
Samarth Mahajan is a non-fiction filmmaker, passionate about telling human stories that remain invisible to the mainstream.
ISMAT CHUGHTAI AWARD FOR BEST INDIAN WOMAN FILMMAKER JURY
Ashish Sawhny has been directing & producing over 25 years, across varied disciplines such as Advertising, Digital, Documentaries, Ethnography. Recently, Ashish was ‘Series Director’ for Netflix’s documentary series- The Big Day, which hit #1 in India, and was trending across the UK & US.
RIYAD WADIA AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING INDIAN FILMMAKER JURY
Nargis Wadia was the first woman to launch a full–service Advertising Agency in India – Interpub, and was also a Founder Member & Chairperson of Media Monitoring Services which preceded the establishment of Media Research Users Council.
Roy Wadia hails from the Wadia Movietone family. His brother was the late filmmaker and gay activist Riyad Wadia
KASHISH 2023 NARRATIVE FEATURES IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 6 Narrative Feature Films in Competition from India, Macau, France, USA, Brazil and South Africa!
The Best Narrative Feature Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.30,000 supported by the KASHISH Arts Foundation.
KASHISH 2023 DOCUMENTARY FEATURES IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 5 Documentary Feature Films in Competition from Singapore, Brazil, USA and Czech Republic!
The K.F.Patil Unity in Diversity Best Documentary Feature Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.30,000 supported by K.F.Patil Charitable Trust.
KASHISH 2023 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 5 Documentary Short Films in Competition from UK, USA, Germany, Israel, Cambodia!
The K.F.Patil Unity in Diversity Best Documentary Short Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.25,000 supported by K.F.Patil Charitable Trust.
KASHISH 2023 INDIAN NARRATIVE SHORTS IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 6 Indian Narrative Short Films in Competition in various Indian languages – Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi and English.
The Best Indian Narrative Short Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.25,000 supported by the KASHISH Arts Foundation.
KASHISH 2023 INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORTS IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 10 International Narrative Short Films in Competition from Peru, Portugal, USA, Ireland, UK, Iran, Chile, Finland, Netherlands and Jordan!
The Best International Narrative Short Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.25,000 sponsored by the GagaOoLala.
KASHISH 2023 RIYAD WADIA AWARD
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.
KASHISH 2023 ISMAT CHUGHTAI AWARD
Being introduced this year, instituted in memory of eminent Indian Urdu novelist, short story writer, liberal humanist and filmmaker Ismat Chughtai – this award is an attempt to acknowledge and encourage Indian women filmmakers to tell path-breaking narratives infused with progressive, positive viewpoints.
KASHISH 2023 STUDENT SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION
KASHISH 2023 is excited to present 8 Short Films made by Students of media schools in Australia, Austria, Taiwan, Iran, Israel, USA and India!
The Best Student Shorts Award carries a KASHISH Golden Butterfly Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.25,000 supported by Whistling Woods International.
KASHISH 2023 SCREENING SCHEDULE – Liberty Cinema
June 7 – 11, 2023
KASHISH 2023 SCREENING SCHEDULE – Alliance Française de Bombay
June 8 – 10, 2023
KASHISH 2023 ONLINE FESTIVAL SCREENING SCHEDULE
June 16 – 25, 2023
Panel Discussions at KASHISH 2023
D&I Roadmap – Experience Sharing
Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives
LGBTQ+ Rights in Asian Countries – Nepal, Singapore, Lebanon & India
The Language of Respect
Keep Walking With Pride – Emerging Indian Filmmakers Interface
KASHISH 2023 Awards Announced
n a glittering awards ceremony at the 14th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, winners of awards were announced on June 11th at Liberty Cinema.
A total of Rs.6,50,000 in cash awards were announced in 11 categories with 46 films in competition, alongwith 5 LGBTQ+ filmmakers to pitching for the prestigious KASHISH QDrishti Film Grant.
