KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival: 2016

Submit your LGBTQ film to KASHISH 2017

Submit your #LGBTQ film to South Asia's biggest LGBTQ film festival:

Film submissions open on FilmFreeway for #KASHISH2017 :
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/KASHISH
Deadline: February 12, 2017, but early submissions encouraged as we start preview soon.

KASHISH 2016 Crowdfunding on Wishberry

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https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/kashish-2016-7-shades-love/

KASHISH 2016 Delegate Registration FAQs

Thank you for your interest in registering to attend 7th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival that will take place from May 25 - 29, 2016 at Liberty Cinema. May 26 - 28, 2016 at Alliance Française de Bombay and May 26 - 28, 2016 at Max Mueller Bhavan. The theme for this year is '7 Shades Of Love'.

Registrations are now open online for KASHISH 2016, and you can access the same at https://www.instamojo.com/KASHISH_2016

Below you will find details that will answer most of your queries regarding registration.

We look forward to welcoming you to KASHISH 2016.

ONLINE DELEGATE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY MAY 20, 2016 11.55pm

· Festival Dates and Venues: : KASHISH MIQFF 2016 will be held May 25-29, 2016 at Liberty Cinema (next to Bombay Hospital, New Marine Lines), May 26-28, 2016 at Alliance Française de Bombay (New Marine Lines) and May 26-28, 2016 at Max Mueller Bhavan (Kala Ghoda)

· Timings:

Liberty Cinema:

May 25th - Begins 7.00 pm - Ends 12.15 am

May 26, 27, 28, 29th - Begins 9.30 am - Ends 12.15 am

Alliance Française de Bombay:

May 26, 27th - Begins 1.15 pm - Ends 8.15 pm

May 28th - Begins 10.00 am - Ends 8.15 pm

Max Mueller Bhavan:

May 26, 27, 28th - Begins 10.00 am - Ends 8.15 pm

· Entry to festival venues: Festival Entry is for pre-registered Delegates ONLY who have filled out the Delegate Registration Form (online /offline) and obtained a Delegate Card. Entry at all the venues will be allowed only with a valid Delegate Card.

· Minimum age: Delegates must be ABOVE 18 YEARS OF AGE on 1^st May 2016 to attend the festival screenings. Please carry a photo ID and age proof for verification.

· Charges: A nominal fee has to be paid towards the Delegate Card and Festival Catalog. There are different options, please read through carefully:

a) 3-Venue Delegate Card valid at all the 3 venues for all days for all film screenings and panel discussions, including opening and closing night (except opening night party)

i) Rs. 500 - for general delegates that allows you to watch screenings at both the venues. (Use Discount Code K16EBG till April 24^th to avail Rs.100 discount)

ii) Rs 300 - for students, senior citizens (60 years and above), Trans*, and for Alliance Française members who want to attend screenings at both venues. Proof would be required. (Use Discount Code K16EBS till April 24^th to avail Rs.60 discount)

b) One-Venue Delegate Card valid only for Alliance Francaise members who want to attend screening ONLY at Alliance Francaise

This is a FREE card.

There are no registration charges. However, they need to fill up the Registration form online or at Alliance Française. This One Venue Delegate Card is valid only for entry to AF screenings and not at Liberty Cinema and Max Mueller Bhavan.

b) Weekend Delegate Card

This year, delegates can opt for a Weekend Delegate Card that is valid for 2 days - Saturday and Sunday

Rs.300

The Weekend Delegate Card will be valid ONLY for May 28^th Saturday and May 29^th Sunday at Liberty Cinema, Alliance Francaise and Max Mueller Bhavan.

· Online Registrations: You can register and pay online till FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 11.55 pm at:

https://www.instamojo.com/KASHISH_2016

Please check and use the option that works best for you. Please make sure you fill out all relevant information correctly, specially your valid email id.

Once you have registered online, you will receive a mail from Instamojo that your payment is successful.

Within a week KASHISH will send you a confirmation mail, with your Registration Number, at the email id you have used to fill the registration form.

· Offline Registrations: You can fill out the off-line registration form and pay the fees by cash from Monday APRIL 11, 2016 till FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 8.00 pm at:

The Humsafar Trust

3^rd Floor, Manthan Plaza

Nehru Road, Vakola Market

Santacruz East, Mumbai

Ph: 26673800 / 26650547

Timings: 12.00noon to 8.00pm on all days, except Saturday and Sunday

Contact person: Vivek Patil

Offline Registrations may also be available at several events through April and May. Please check our Facebook Page for updates: http://www.facebook.com/Kashish.MIQFF

· Spot Registration: If you missed the online registration, do not worry. Spot Registration will be available ONLY at Liberty Cinema from May 21^st to May 29^th 2016

i) Full Festival Delegate Card – General Delegates - Rs.600

ii) Full Festival Delegate Card – Students/Trans*/AFB members - Rs.400

iii) Weekend Delegate Card - Saturday+Sunday – Rs.400

Timings of counter will be:

May 21-25^th Liberty Cinema – 2.00pm to 8.00pm

May 26-28^th Liberty Cinema – 9.00am to 8.00pm

May 29^th Liberty Cinema – 9.00am to 2.00pm

· Collect your Delegate Card: Your delegate cards can be collected at the festival venue Liberty Cinema during these timings:

May 21-24^th Liberty Cinema – 2.00pm to 8.00pm (before the festival)
May 25^th Liberty Cinema – 2.00pm to 8.00pm

May 26-28^th Liberty Cinema – 9.00am to 8.00pm

May 29^th Liberty Cinema – 9.00am to 2.00pm
Please note Festival Catalog will not be available at the counter before the festival.
It will be distributed on May 25th at the opening and then available at counter from May 26th onwards.

Please quote your Delegate ID number or show our earlier email with the code for collection.

· First Come First Serve: Delegate Card does NOT guarantee seating which is strictly on a First Come, First Served basis. However we are confident that all our delegates will get seat as we have a bigger theatre with over 1,000 seats and three venues which are close by.

· Exclusive Opening Night Party By Invite Only: Access to the KASHISH 2016 Red Carpet Opening Night Party is by invite only for festival guests and contributors. If you wish to join us for the Opening Night Party please check details at our crowdfunding page on Wishberry https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/kashish-2016-7-shades-love/

Any Questions: If you have any queries that have not been mentioned here, or have not received an acknowledgement for your registration, please email: register.kashish@gmail.com

KASHISH 2016 - 7 Shades of Love : Crowdfunding FAQs

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 'KASHISH 2016 - 7 Shades of Love' crowdfunding campaign. Below you will find details of each level of contribution, rewards for the level and our delivery terms.

REWARDS FAQs

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Red Heart

Rs.500 / $10

Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

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Orange Heart

Rs.1000 / $15

One free Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open on April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

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Yellow Heart

Rs.2000 / $30

KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

Your T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $20 for shipping charges, by post
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

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Green Heart

Rs.3500 / $60

KASHISH Shorts DVD
KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog on website and social media shoutout

Note

Your KASHISH Shorts T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $20 for shipping charges, by post
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

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Blue Heart

Rs.5000 / $75

Exclusive Invite to the KASHISH 2016 Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts DVD
KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Half-Page Black / White Advertisement in the KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog for your organization / business / services
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

You will receive a personal email inviting you to the KASHISH 2016 Opening Night Party
Your KASHISH Shorts DVD and T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $20 for shipping charges, by post
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

For those opting for Advertisement in KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog, you can avail of Half-Page Ad size: 6" width x 4 1/4" height (160x110mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf. Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2016. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Indigo Heart

Rs.7500 / $115

Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2016 screenings
Exclusive Invite to the KASHISH 2016 Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts DVD
KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog on website and social media shoutout

Half-Page Colour Advertisement in the KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog for your organization / business / services
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

You will receive a personal email inviting you to the KASHISH 2016 Opening Night Party and reserved seating for all festival days
Your KASHISH Shorts DVD and T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $20 for shipping charges, by post
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

For those opting for Ad in KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog, you can avail of Half-Page Colour Ad size: 6" width x 4 1/4" height (160x110mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg (CMYK) or Pdf. Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2016. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Violet Heart

Rs.10,000 / $150

VIP seating for KASHISH 2016 Opening and Closing Night
Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2016 screenings
Exclusive Invite to the KASHISH 2016 Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts DVD
KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Full-Page Black & White Advertisement in the KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog for your organization / business / services
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

You will receive a personal email inviting you to the KASHISH 2016 Opening Night Party, VIP seating and reserved seating for all days
Your KASHISH Shorts DVD and T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $20 for shipping charges, by post
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

For those opting for Ad in KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog, you can avail of a Full-Page Black & White Ad size: 6 " width x 8 1/2" height (160mm x 220mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf. Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2016. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Rainbow Heart

Rs.15,000 / $230

Special KASHISH 2016 Gift Hamper
VIP seating for KASHISH 2016 Opening and Closing Night
Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2016
Exclusive Invite to the KASHISH 2016 Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts DVD
KASHISH 2016 T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Full-Page Colour Advertisement in KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog for your organization / business / services
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2016
Acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ in festival catalog, on website and social media shoutout

Note:

You will receive a personal email inviting you to the KASHISH 2016 Opening Night Party, VIP seating and reserved seating for all days
Your special gift hamper, KASHISH Shorts DVD and T-shirt can be collected between May 26th – 29th (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) from KASHISH Stall at Liberty Cinema. Or else it will be couriered after June 15th to your registered postal address. International donors please add $30 for shipping charges, by courier.
Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2016 will open April 7th 2016
You will receive an email with discount code for FREE registration to attend KASHISH 2016
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate one person in Mumbai to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share the nominee’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. The discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you. Nomination once done can’t be changed. Please be sure of your choice before making a nomination.

For those opting for Ad in KASHISH 2016 Festival Catalog, you can avail of a Full-Page Colour Ad size: 6 " width x 8 1/2" height (160mm x 220mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf. Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2015. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog

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To contribute to ‘KASHISH 2016 – ‘7 Shades of Love’ Crowdfunding Campaign, please visit:

KASHISH 2016 Poster Unveiled

Renowned fashion designer Wendell Rodricks and popular actress Simone Singh unveiled the winning poster which will be the look of KASHISH 2016, and announced Ajoy Das as the winner by handing over a trophy and cash prize of RS 20,000.

For the past four years KASHISH International Poster Design Contest has become a celebrated worldwide contest, receiving entries from several countries. KASHISH invited designers across the world to design the official festival poster and overall look for its 7th edition with the theme ‘7 Shades of Love’. India’s top fashion designer Padma Shri awardee Wendell Rodricks selected Ajoy Das’ design as the final winner. This design will now be used on hoardings, banners, cinema slides, delegate cards, T-shirts and catalogue cover.

Wendell Rodricks said about the poster, “This year’s KASHISH poster design winner is a representation of the state of mind of the KASHISH Queer Film Festival 2016. Not only is the message calm & clear that we have arrived, but the thought process behind the film reel representation and the seven shades of love encircling us all, makes a compelling statement. The most poignant part of the design is the message that everyone is free to love who they wish to love. I wish the winner of the KASHISH Poster 2016, and the festival well deserved success in a year that may change LGBT rights for Indians in a path breaking way.”

Excited about winning the poster contest, Ajoy das, a graphic designer from Mumbai, said, “It was a personal challenge to design a film festival poster for a very special community. It means a lot to win this prestigious award since the competition is of international level. It gives me great personal satisfaction to contribute to the cause of LGBT community.”

Talking about the festival theme, Sridhar Rangayan, Festival Director said, “Both Greek mythology and Sufism defines ‘7 Shades of Love’ to encompass all forms of love. Through the festival this year we want to emphasize and underline the message that love should transcend age, gender, caste, creed, ethnicity, social status, language, etc. Love is universal and love is cyclical – the more you give, the more you receive. The winning poster design amply illustrates this cyclicity and the diversity of love”.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS TO KASHISH 2016

Last couple of days we have received numerous requests from filmmakers both in India and around the world to extend the deadline.
Considering their requests, we have decided to extend film submissions deadline to February 8, 2016 midnight IST.
So go on all you filmmakers, do submit your LGBTQI films to KASHISH 2016 through FilmFreeWay : https://filmfreeway.com/festival/KASHISH

or SurveyMonkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KASHISH2016FilmSubmission