15th EDITION
28th October – 11th November 2020
LATEST NEWS
MIFF 2020 Goes Online!
Are you ready for unprecedented access to all films from the 2020 Marbella International Film Festival?
Due to corona-virus and lockdowns, MIFF dates have been changed to allow for online screenings of the films shortlisted for the 2020 Marbella International Film Festival awards. The festival period itself has also been extended, and for the first time the general public will have the chance to view the films online and to vote for the films during the entire period of the festival.
The shortlisted films have now been announced and can be found below, and there are further details of how you can be involved here on our festival page. The date for the award ceremony shall be announced in due course.
There’s never been a better time to be involved!
Marbella Film Festival 2020 Film List
Allan & Waspy
Film Category: ShortCountry of Production: UK
Year of Production: 2019
Language: English
Director: James Miller
Trailer: Click here
Allan and Waspy is the story of two young friends who find their freedom in the woods on their daily route to school. In the woods they escape the pressures of the grown up world. They marvel at nature, and follow the progress of a birds nest as the chicks hatch and grow. However, as events unfold, violence and tragedy threatens their friendship and their innocence.
About The Marbella Film Festival
The Marbella International Film Festival brings together artists and their films from all corners of the globe to display their talents to the commercial world.
The Festival is growing in stature and receives continuous worldwide accolade, recognition and support for its contribution to the arts. We are delighted to now be entering our 15th Marbella International Film Festival, to be held 7th to 11th October 2020.
The Festival has expanded considerably since it’s launch in 2006 and we now have additional collaboration and association with the Marbella Town Hall and Tourist Board, Marbella Film Office and the Andalucia Film Commission. During the Festival we host five glamorous evening events with many networking opportunities, culminating in the grand Gala Awards Ceremony.
Attendees come from all over the world and include filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, dignitaries, celebrities and VIPs, special invited guests and the rich and famous of course! Click to read more
MIFF Live
Submissions Open for 2020
Are you a filmmaker with a movie that you believe should receive global recognition? If so, you'll be please to know that submissions are now open for the 15th Marbella Film Festival taking place between 7th and 11th October 2020. Entry is simple. Head over to the Submissions page, read our Terms and Conditions carefully, and then get your entry to us as soon as possible. With a little talent and a little luck, we'll be seeing you on the red carpet this October, which could lead to possibilities and opportunities that every up and coming filmmaker dreams of. Click [...]
MIFF at World Travel Market
Marbella International Film festival continues to promote Marbella at the world Travel Market in London. Mac Chakaveh, represented MIFF at 2019 WTM in London, meeting with number of agencies and tourist industry professionals, promoting closer association with MIFF and the cultural events that the festival fringes are creating to attract cultural tourists to Marbella. During his meeting with Mrs Angeles Muñoz lady Mayor of Marbella and Mrs Laura de Arce the director of Marbella tourism, proposals were discussed to increase the cultural tourism for Marbella.
World Tour of MIFF starts with glamorous events in Ukraine
Marbella International Film Festival was the guest of Bucovina Film Festival from 18th to 20th October 2019. Mac Chakaveh, director of MIFF was the speaker at the gathering of representatives of the regional film and truism industry. He emphasised the importance of the film festivals to promote culture and truism. Mac discussed number of interesting projects with film makers and producers from Ukraine and neighbouring countries, with view of developments and co-production. Ukraine government is currently developing a package to attract film makers for co-productions and to this end; MIFF shall be playing an important part to promote future projects. [...]
MIFF 2019 Trick or Treat Red Carpet Photos
The movie Trick or Treat was incredibly well received at this year's Marbella Film Festival scooping a number of awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Kris Marshall, Best Actress for Frances Barber and the most coveted Best Feature Film award. This all started with a red carpet premiere that was one of the highlights of this year's festival, and we have some photos from the event below.
MIFF 2019 Video Interviews
You know the thing with interviews is that they're like buses. Nothing for ages and then four come along all at once. At this year's Marbella Film Festival we conducted quite a few interviews, but the following four from the Rise of the Footsoldier 4 premiere were the pick of the bunch. Enjoy! MIFF 2019 Interview with Terry Stone MIFF 2019 Interview with Andrew Loveday MIFF 2019 Interview with Craig Fairbrass MIFF 2019 Interview with Emily Wyatt
MIFF 2019 Award Winners and Nominees
The 2019 Marbella International Film Festival has drawn to a close and this year’s festival had some truly outstanding film making from some extremely talented producers, directors, writers, actors, and additional cast and crew.
To conclude the festival was the prestigious Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony at H10 Andalucía Plaza, Puerto Banus, and the fantastic movie Trick or Treat took home the Best Feature Film award. Click the button below to see the full list of award winners and nominees.
Latest News & Media
Latest Festival News & Photos
Submissions Open for 2020
Are you a filmmaker with a movie that you believe should receive global recognition? If so, you'll be please to know that submissions are now open for the 15th Marbella Film Festival taking place between [...]
MIFF at World Travel Market
Marbella International Film festival continues to promote Marbella at the world Travel Market in London. Mac Chakaveh, represented MIFF at 2019 WTM in London, meeting with number of agencies and tourist industry professionals, promoting closer [...]
World Tour of MIFF starts with glamorous events in Ukraine
Marbella International Film Festival was the guest of Bucovina Film Festival from 18th to 20th October 2019. Mac Chakaveh, director of MIFF was the speaker at the gathering of representatives of the regional film and [...]
Latest Press and Media
TRE Interview With Kris Marshall
Talk Radio Europe caught up with Kris Marshall earlier to discuss Trick or Treat, his latest feature film that premieres at the Marbella International Film Festival this week. In the interview he discusses the [...]
EWN: Limited Places Now Available
The festival is just a few days away and time is running out to snap up tickets and meet your movie or TV idols. Euro Weekly News is once again sponsoring the festival and with [...]
Trick or Treat: From Halloween to Blackpool
British film Trick or Treat is set for its world premiere at the Marbella Film Festival on 5th October, SUR In English reports. A crime thriller featuring a host of well-known British actors will get [...]
Marbella Film Festival Archives
Our archives are the perfect place to look back at the festival over the years.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Festival Over The Years
The Marbella International Film Festival has a rich history in the film industry, and a reputation for providing quality films from up and coming film makers.
The video above gives you a little look at the festival in its early years.
Looking Back to 2016
The 2016 Marbella International Film Festival was a roaring success, drawing plaudits from the talented participants and worldwide media alike. The quality of the films in 2016 was higher than ever, but which films, actors, actresses, and directors took home the prestigious awards? Find out right here.
Did You Miss… ?
Territoire
Country: FranceLanguage: French
Director: Vincent Paronnaud
Length: 23 minutes
Year: 2015
See more films from 2015 here.
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