MUMBAI, June 17 -- The transformative power of cinema to foster understanding, celebrate diversity and amplify unheard voices came into focus at a press conference organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on the sidelines of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 today.
Filmmakers, educators and producers associated with the documentary Naayab - Through the Teacher's Lens and the short fiction film Sona aur Sonam Ke Sapane (Little Big Dreams) emphasised the need for cinema to serve as an empowering medium for every child. The session brought together filmmaker Shweta Parakh, educationist and project mentor Swati Popat Vats, renowned filmmaker and project mentor Pathik Vats, and National Award-winning producer Jitend...