WIF India has unveiled the six filmmakers selected for the country’s women-led delegation to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), following a nationwide competition that drew over 200 applications in just one week.
The selected filmmakers and projects are:
- Arshaly Jose – A Dandelion’s Dream
- Deepa Bhatia – Rabbit Hole
- Katyayani Kumar – Sons of The River
- Madhumita Sundararaman – The Guest House
- Paromita Dhar – Ulta
- Pramati Anand – A Late Autumn Dream
This groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, marks the first time Indian women filmmakers will collectively represent the country at TIFF. The programme provides international visibility, mentorship, curated networking, and pitching opportunities to help bridge representation gaps and build long-term global pathways for Indian women storytellers.
The delegation will be coordinated with U.S. creative strategy firm Product of Culture and supported by mentors including WIF India, WIF LA, Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, and members of the international selection jury.