Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Marathi Directors Share Journeys at PIFF
At the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), seven Marathi films were selected for a competition.
The directors of these films talked about their journeys in filmmaking.
Only one of the seven directors was a woman, which highlighted the gender problem in Indian filmmaking.
The winning film will receive an award and a cash prize.
The festival director mentioned that more women need to take leadership roles in filmmaking.
Seven Marathi films were selected for the competition at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).
The directors discussed their journeys and creative processes in filmmaking.
Only one of the seven directors was a woman, highlighting gender disparity in the industry.
The winning film will receive the Sant Tukaram Award and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
The festival director emphasized the need for more women to take leadership roles in filmmaking.
- Who
- Marathi film directors and the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) organizers
- What
- A discussion about the journeys and creative processes of Marathi film directors
- When
- During the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) on Monday and Tuesday
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To share their experiences and discuss the gender disparity in Marathi filmmaking
- Event
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
- Number of Films Selected
- 7
- Award
- Sant Tukaram Award for Best International Marathi Film
- Cash Prize
- Rs 5 lakh
- Number of Female Directors
- 1
- Number of Male Directors
- 6
- Total Films Applied
- 40
