Our Selection 2026

Dashavatar

Babuli, an aging Dashavtari artist of Konkan (an art form showcasing legends of Vishnu Avatar), has devoted his life to the sacred folk theatre of Dashavatar, to nature, and to the ancient Katloba deity carved into the land for centuries. A humble man who plants seeds for future generations, he holds only one dream, that his son Madhav finds a stable, dignified life beyond the struggles of traditional art. But when ruthless exploiters threaten to destroy the land and its heritage, Babuli's quiet world is shaken. From a gentle performer emerges an unexpected protector, as he rises to defend his Konkan, his culture, and the future he dreams for his son.

SABAR BONDA

Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer struggling to stay unmarried. As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.

Snow Flower

After losing their son and daughter-in-law tragically abroad, grandparents fight to gain custody of their granddaughter, only to discover that sometimes love means letting go, as they return her to the foster family where she finds the nurturing environment she needs to bloom

Tighee

Two estranged sisters reunite when their mother becomes ill. Living together again, old memories help them reconnect until a secret their mother kept for decades comes to light.

Baapya (Closing Film)

Baapya is a warm, rooted comedy-drama set in coastal Konkan that explores how an ordinary family and their close-knit town are forced to confront change, identity, and long-buried emotions when an unexpected return from the past disrupts their carefully settled lives

Gondhal

A suffocating young bride, Suman, uses her lover Sarjerao`s obsession in Gondhal ritual and turns sacred tradition into a deadly chess match

Jarann

A family faces supernatural chaos when witchcraft and ancient beliefs invade their remote village. A woman must uncover the truth about dark rituals and herself as fear and madness grow.

Magazine (Opening Film)

A Gen Z city boy searching for “drama” in his life finds unexpected meaning when a quiet village in Kolhapur reveals what real stories are made of. Magazine is a tender, humorous, and reflective coming-of-age drama about privilege, peace, and the quiet transformation that occurs when one stops searching for stories and starts living one.

Panghrun

April May 99

Krushna, Prasad, and Siddhesh, best friends in a Konkan village, have their summer holiday planned. Their friendship is tested when they meet Zai, a girl visiting her aunt for the summer.

Juna Furniture

Ata thambaych naay

The real based story of Mumbai's workers from the cleaning department. Government officer tries to get cleaning workers should get basic education qualifications along with the job, which will help them in improvement in life.

Mulshi pattern

A stark portrayal of the hardships faced by farmers, Mulshi Pattern tackles some of the raging issues of our times. The film lays bare the deep flaws of the system which turns the farmer into a criminal and a social outcast.

Maza Pati Karodpati

A poor girl aspires to have all the comforts in life by marrying a rich man. When an opportunity comes her way, she must pretend to be a widow for the young man.

Cineman

Anand a voluntarily retired teacher, has started a movement to show films to school children in remote villages. Taking seriously the power of film as a medium and its impact on children, Anand continues to work to promote film literacy despite public opposition. Anand and his Children's Film Club have been running an innovative initiative to teach children through cinema for the last 10 years. Noticing his work, a young filmmaker named Omkar meets Anand to make a documentary of his work.

Uttar

Bhagyashree

Bhagyashree is the story of a newly widow women caught between oppressive traditions, societal scrutiny, and her own resilience. As whispers of blame, rituals, and letters from the past haunt her, Bhagyashree’s endurance becomes both her burden and her strength.

Maaybaapache Aashirwaad (Blessings)

Overprotective parents Sangeeta & Suryakant will go to any length to protect their son's childhood secret from his girlfriend.

Roses are...

Gita, a trans-sex worker, plans to escape brothel life with her lover Ravi - but, when her teenage neighbour. Deepali falls for the same man, their sisterhood is put to the test.

The story of Yuvraj and Shahajahan

Yuvraj, a young village boy, feels drawn to the bangle seller, Shahjahan, They meet in a secluded place. They share their stories with each other. Yuvraj and Shahjahan lead a duel life in a society that detests homosexuality. They depart on the note of meeting again.

A story of Rain

When monsoon clouds embrace the Konkan, the land awakens into a cycle of rain, labour, and renewal. Farmers and families live in harmony with nature, treating farming as prayer rather than profession. Through rice fields, songs, and shared wisdom, the region tells a timeless story of balance, resilience, and coexistence with the earth.

Khichdi Bhaat

Roopali, a 20-year-old girl, marries Bharat on the promise that she will continue her education after marriage. But as she settles into her in-laws’ home, household duties and expectations slowly consume her time and energy. When the college admission deadline approaches, she is forced to confront a painful question — is she sacrificing her dreams to keep everyone else happy?

My dad invented Vadapav

My Dad Invented Vada Pav tells the story of Ashok Vaidya, who created Mumbai’s iconic vada pav outside Dadar Station in the 1960s. More than a snack, it became a symbol of the city’s spirit, uniting people across class and culture.

Kawalaa

A mother of a young boy withdraws herself from any physical interaction, especially avoiding contact with people. Her act forges an emotional disconnect with the kid, which is unacceptable to him. The movie then reveals his journey to find answers, why would his mother break away from him.

Autopsy

Jayant, a middle-aged man grieving the loss of his wife, visits an autopsy ward to collect one of her belongings. While waiting, he meets Yamaba, an attendant of the dead, whose conversations slowly force him to confront his grief and rethink life, death, and acceptance. The film explores the emotional journey from the autopsy of the body to the autopsy of the heart and mind.