Women in Film India Celebrates First Year with Cannes Scholars and New Projects
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Women in Film India, founded by Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, has grown to 3,500 members in its first year. The organization recently supported four scholars at the Cannes Film Market and has several new film projects in development. Monga Kapoor's own slate includes upcoming releases and genre films.
Facts First
- Women in Film India has reached 3,500 members since its launch at Cannes 2025
- Four scholars were supported at Cannes through a formal tie-up with the market, backed by Jio Studios and Rareism
- The organization runs monthly workshops and online resilience programs, and took six projects to Toronto last year
- Monga Kapoor's upcoming slate includes 'Udta Teer' and an unnamed Tamil-language film financed by Jio Studios
- A slate of female-led genre pictures is in the deal-closing stage
What Happened
Women in Film India (WIFI), founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor, celebrated its first anniversary. The organization launched during Cannes 2025 and has grown to 3,500 members. At this year's Cannes, Monga Kapoor was accompanied by four scholarship recipients brought to the Cannes Film Market through a formal tie-up. The scholarship initiative, backed by Jio Studios and Rareism, received over 200 applications for the four places.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in the film industry, particularly in India, this development may signal a growing avenue for support and opportunity. The rapid growth of Women in Film India suggests a strong demand for professional networks and training. The scholarship program at Cannes could provide more concrete pathways for aspiring filmmakers to gain access to international markets and skills. For audiences, Monga Kapoor's active production slate—including a comedy thriller starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan—could mean a wider variety of films reaching theaters and streaming platforms.
What's Next
Monga Kapoor stated that three films will go into production within the year. Her slate includes the comedy thriller 'Udta Teer', scheduled for release on September 11, and an unnamed Tamil-language film directed by Karthik Subbaraj in post-production. A slate of female-led genre pictures is in the deal-closing stage, and the film 'Kill 2' is currently in development. Women in Film India will continue its monthly workshops and online resilience programs to help members gain international exposure.