With its main sponsor pulling out citing lack of profit, the 16th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival seemed to be in jeopardy. Reports said that the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI), that organises the fest, needs around R5 crore to keep the event afloat. The latest development is that a sizeable number of filmmakers and film lovers have stepped forward to ensure that the festival takes place. Shyam Benegal, trustee, MAMI, says, “We are keeping our fingers crossed. There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.’’

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