KASHISH 2020 Virtual - Crowdfunding FAQs

To contribute to ‘KASHISH 2020 Virtual’ Crowdfunding Campaign, please visit: https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/kashish-2020-virtual

REGARDING THE FESTIVAL:

1. The 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will be a VIRTUAL festival this year, due to the COVID19 lockdown.

2. KASHISH 2020 Virtual, to be held from July 22nd to July 30th, will open our festival to a global audience!

3. KASHISH firmly believes that films and art are powerful mediums of healing, and affirmations of one’s existence, more so in the current times.

4. KASHISH would like to keep its commitment to all those filmmakers around the world whose films have been chosen to screen, as well as to our loyal audiences. The show must go on!

5. KASHISH invites you to help make this important festival happen this year too by contributing whatever you can to KASHISH 2020 Virtual, and show your commitment to this year's theme ‘Moving Forward, Together!’

6. We are crowdfunding because we need the resources to make the festival happen and your contribution always has been the driver of the festival.

7. To acknowledge your contribution, we have several rewards, but we do understand that your support is way beyond the rewards we can offer. It is just our way of saying thanks.

8. More information regarding the festival, the program, and registration details will be posted soon. But as a crowdfunding contributor you will receive EARLYBIRD DISCOUNTED PASSES and also ADVANCE UPDATES about the festival.

9. The Earlybird Full-Festival passes will be priced at Rs.500 for two weeks, and then the Full-Festival Pass is priced at Rs.1000 where you can watch all the films at the virtual festival and also participate in all the other online events.

10. We will be donating 60% of all revenues generated out of registrations (after deduction of platform charges) to a charity working with LGBTQ community in India.

Please find below FAQs for contributing on our KASHISH 2020 Crowdfunding Campaign "KASHISH 2020 Virtual"

REWARDS FAQs

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SUPPORTER

Rs.1000 (US $15)

Rewards:
• One free Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• ‘Supporter of KASHISH’ Badge for social media
• Acknowledgement as ‘Supporter’ on website and social media shoutout 

Delivery:
• You will receive an email with code for one Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• You will receive by email a ‘Supporter of KASHISH’ Badge to display on your social media
• We will do a shout out on website and social media with you name as ‘Supporter’ (You can choose to remain Anonymous)

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ALLY

Rs.2000 (US $30)

Rewards:
• Two free Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• ‘Ally of KASHISH’ Badge for social media
• Acknowledgement as ‘Ally’ on website and social media shoutout 

Delivery:
• You will receive an email with code for TWO Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• You will receive by email a ‘Ally of KASHISH’ Badge to display on your social media
• We will do a shout out on website and social media with you name as ‘Ally’ (You can choose to remain Anonymous)

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FRIEND

Rs.3500 (US $50)

Rewards:
• Thank You Video with your name (if you wish) by Festival Director
• Two free Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• ‘Friend of KASHISH’ Badge for social media
• Acknowledgement as ‘Friend’ on website and social media shoutout 

Delivery:
• You will be tagged in the video on our social media platforms
• You will receive an email with code for TWO Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• You will receive by email a ‘Friend of KASHISH’  Badge to display on your social media
• We will do a shout out on website and social media with you name as ‘Friend’ (You can choose to remain Anonymous)

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WELL WISHER

Rs.5000 (US $75)

Rewards:
• Access to Best of KASHISH VOD channel with many Indian LGBTQ films
• Thank You Video with your name (if you wish) by Festival Director
• Two free Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• ‘Well Wisher of KASHISH’ Badge for social media
• Acknowledgement as ‘Well Wisher’ on website and social media shoutout 

Delivery:
• You will receive a link to Best of KASHISH VOD platform valid for 1 month beginning September 1, 2020
• You will be tagged in the video on our social media platforms
• You will receive an email with discount code for TWO Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• You will receive by email a ‘Well Wisher of KASHISH’ Badge to display on your social media
• We will do a shout out on website and social media with you name as ‘Well Wisher’ 

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FAMILY

Rs.10,000 (US $150)

Rewards:
• Access to GagaOoLala VOD Channel, a premiere channel with 1000s of LGBTQ titles
• Access to Best of KASHISH VOD channel with many Indian LGBTQ films
• Thank You Video with your name (if you wish) by Festival Director
• Two free Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• ‘Family of KASHISH’ Badge for social media
• Acknowledgement as ‘Family’ on website and social media shoutout

Delivery:
• You will receive a free access link to GagaOoLala Channel valid for 1 month beginning September 1, 2020

• You will receive a link to Best of KASHISH VOD platform valid for 1 month beginning August 1, 2020
• You will be tagged in the video on our social media platforms
• You will receive an email with discount code for TWO Full-Festival Pass for KASHISH 2020 Virtual
• You will receive by email a ‘Family of KASHISH’ Badge to display on your social media
• We will do a shout out on website and social media with you name as ‘Family’ 

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To contribute to ‘KASHISH 2020 Virtual’ Crowdfunding Campaign, please visit: https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/kashish-2020-virtual

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Wendell Rodricks picks KASHISH 2020 Poster Contest Winner

Wendell Rodricks picks KASHISH 2020 Poster Contest Winner

Desi designer in UK Joyston Moreira wins the Rs.25,000 contest

The much awaited results of the KASHISH 2020 International Poster design Contest is out! Top fashion designer Wendell Rodricks picked the winning design by UK based designer  Joyston Moreira, who will receive a cash award of Rs.25,000 sponsored by Wendell Rodricks as well as a trophy. The winning design will be the look of KASHISH 2020 and will feature in all its promotional materials.

Wendell Rodricks, Padma Shree awardee, Fashion Designer, Writer and Activist said on his choice of winner, “This year’s poster winner is not just a graphic celebration of who we truly are moving together forward, it is also a pean to colourful diversity. The fact that everyone is included shows that we need to look at the KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival as an all inclusive feast of cinematic ideals. The artist has also cleverly included visual delights that don’t register immediately. From the butterfly to the rippled coloured rainbow flag, this poster wins on all levels”.

The 11th edition of South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival will be held from May 20-24, 2020 at two prestigious theaters in Mumbai.

The winner Joyston Moreira said, "As a proud Indian gay man being able to showcase my skills towards helping the LGBTQ+ community’s shine is something that makes me happy. I came out when I was 19. At first, the news of me being gay was hard on my loved ones; but with time they are just starting to understand who I really am. This win makes me stronger and more courageous as I continue my battle towards freedom. For all the LGBTQ+ community out there don’t stop fighting for who you are! Seek support and join hands together for a better and a brighter future!"

The poster was unveiled on February 4, 2020 at the Best of KASHISH event, held as part of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, by theatre personality Dolly Thakore, who is also an Advisory Board member of the festival.  She said, “I have seen KASHISH grow year after year and serve the cause of the LGBTQ community and helped them from coming out of the shadows. I wish them all the luck for the festivals eleventh edition.”

Call for film submissions for KASHISH 2020 is still open with an extended deadline till February 20, 2020.

KASHISH 2019 theme : ‘Moving Forward, Together!’

It’s already more than one and a half years since reading down of Sec 377, and the LGBTQ community in India is still celebrating. But apart from the legal change, have things changed at societal level, is there more acceptance? What about the marginalized sections within the LGBTQI+ spectrum? The festival theme of the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2020 will focus on the steps needed to ‘Moving Forward, Together!’ to ensure equality & dignity for everyone.