Apart from the fact that The Mumbai Film Festival 2012 will feature over 200 films, this year the festival will offer film lovers an opportunity to attend workshops and engage in panel discussions with giants from the industry.

It features a two-day Pitching Screenwriting and Script Development Masterclass, which will let participants interact with Claire Dobbin, script consultant and chair of the Melbourne International Film Festival, renowned scriptwriter David Maggee and filmmakers Madhu Mantena (Ghajini), Guneet Monga (Gangs of Wasseypur) and Dev Benegal.