MIFF is a rollercoaster of aspects of filmmaking which had not been getting enough attention till now, but were brought together all under one roof at the NFDC.
The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 has turned out to be a potpourri of documentaries, young talent, AI films, hidden gems and the future of cinema.
Emerging talent
Instead of being blasted with films of ‘A-listers’ that have been plastered all over our social media feeds, MIFF presented some hidden gems in the form of short fiction films under its special initiative, Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT). This platform celebrates the creativity, imagination and storytelling skills of young filmmakers from across India, around themes such as technology, relationships, mental health, identity and human connection. Gullu, directed by Arshaly Jose, follows Gulshan, who loses his phone in Goa and unexpectedly finds wisdom and comfort through an unusual driver named Salim. In Hey Maya, directed by Suryansh Deo Srivastava, a couple turns to an AI relationship advisor to improve their romance, only to discover the complications of relying on technology for matters of the heart. In Lovefix Subscription, also directed by Suryansh Deo Srivastava, a woman subscribes to a service designed to “upgrade” her boyfriend, leading to unexpected and humorous consequences.
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