The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), is a prominent film festival that presents the best of cinema and aims to foster a larger ecosystem for cinematic voices in South Asia. Since its inception in 1997, it has showcased contemporary world cinema and talent in Mumbai, featuring over 110 films from more than 45 countries in various languages, lengths, and genres. The festival curates films based on artistic merit, cultural diversity, and relevance to contemporary issues, and includes competitive sections for new cinematic voices and South Asian films.