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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono invites applications from emerging New Zealand screen creatives to join a delegation to the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 in Mumbai, India.

This opportunity is designed for practitioners who are building a professional screen career and have begun establishing a recognised body of work. 

The delegation will take place in mid-June 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed, pending MIFF’s schedule announcement.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 13 March, 2026

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