The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 featured three film premieres as part of its special Mid Fest programme, showcasing short fiction, animation, and documentary films from international filmmakers. The animation film 'Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!' by director Andrea Szelesová had its international premiere, telling the story of a mythical boy named Yios who struggles with isolation and finds acceptance through an unexpected friendship on Earth. The film was attended by layout and background artist Andrea Arce.
The Mandarin language short fiction thriller 'Hyena' by director Altay Ulan Yang made its Indian premiere, exploring themes of bullying and mob mentality through the story of a student named Master who joins a violent group targeting a new student. The film is based on the director's real experiences at age sixteen.
The feature-length documentary 'I Love You, I Leave You' by Swiss filmmaker Moris Freiburghaus had its international premiere, following Swiss musician Dino Brandao's journey of self-discovery against societal conformity. The film won the Golden Eye for Best Documentary and the Audience Award at the Zurich Film Festival, using music as a central theme and blurring the boundaries between observer and subject.
All three films premiered in June 2026 in Mumbai as part of the festival's anticipated Mid Fest segment, contributing to the cinematic diversity of the event. This content may not be financially relevant.