Submissions Open for 2026
Submission lines for the 21st edition of MIFF are now open.
Applicants are invited to submit their films and projects for Feature, Documentary, and Short films sections of the festival.
The AI & Digital section of 2026 Miff. Invites Content creators to present their digital creation to the industry decision makers and develop association and form co-production projects with film & Advertising and media.
Pitch your Vision section of 2026MIFF is an ideal platform for writers, and producers to pitch their projects to a panel of investors and co-producers and take part in the competition to have their projects developed.
To submit your film, your digital AI creation or pitch your script at 2026 Miff please visit our Submissions page.
The 21st Marbella International Film Festival takes place between 30th September and 5th October 2026.
MIFF WORLD TOUR
January 2026 European Union conference on “AI & Media”, Brussels
As our tour reached Brussels, MIFF was Represented at European parliament by Mac Chakaveh and the team, met delegates at the European AI office of the European Commission, and presented workshops on “AI & Content Creation”, screening some of the award winning productions from MIFF 2025.
The 20th Marbella Film Festival
Marbella International Film Festival brings together artists and creators to present their talents to the commercial world of film professionals, financiers and distributors.
MIFF is the place for filmmakers who want to achieve commercial success as well as displaying their artistic work.
Marbella on the southern coast of Spain is considered one of the most exclusive cities in the world, making it a perfect location for the high calibre MIFF, conveniently placed for filmmakers looking to showcase their work in the glamour and glitz of Marbella while networking with some of the high net-worth international individuals who call Marbella their home.
The 20th Marbella International Film Festival took place between 29th September and 5th October 2025.
What We Offer
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of MIFF we organised an extensive programme of events which took place at Mett Resort, Marbella which made the MIFF 2025 an exclusive industry focused event.
Accredited industry delegates enjoyed the luxury atmosphere of this great resort, while networking with global talent, industry executives and participating in workshops and panel discussions.
MIFF2025 Program IncludeD
- Screening of the 2025MIFF nominated films.
- First “A.I & Media Summit”.
- Daily networking events.
- Parties, and cocktail reception. Gala dinner awards ceremony.
- “Pitch your vision” a competition for filmmakers to fund producing their projects | Find Out More
- Launch events for selected films in development.
- Conferences & workshops on industry related subjects.
- Acting classes
- Master class in Directing
- “Reveal your talent” Opportunity for Actors to audition | Find Out More
VENUES
The 5-star lifestyle property METT Hotel & Beach Resort features 249 elegant and beautifully designed guest rooms and suites around Azure Beach’s heated pool with uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Situated on the Costa del Sol shoreline, this fantastic destination offers great beaches, an all-year-around wonderful climate, exciting leisure facilities, rich gastronomy and vibrant entertainment, perfect for guests to unwind and celebrate the film festival in luxury.
WHERE IS IT?
METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella,
s/n, 29680 Estepona,
Málaga,
Spain
Nestled between Marbella and Estepona, this adults-only sanctuary epitomises elegance on Spain’s glittering Costa del Sol. Just moments from the golden sands of El Saladillo Beach, the hotel enjoys an enviable location close to championship golf courses, the exclusive designer boutiques of Puerto Banús, and the timeless charm of Estepona’s old town, where flower-lined streets lead to a graceful seafront promenade.
Guests can delight in a magnificent spa, a seasonal outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and exquisitely landscaped gardens, each space created with effortless luxury and tranquillity in mind.
WHERE IS IT?
Exe Estepona Thalasso & Spa – Adults only
Cam. de Brijan,
s/n, 29680,
Málaga, Spain
Screening Venue
The main screening venue including number of world premiers for MIFF is the Red Dog Cinema, Puerto Banus.
Red Dog Cinema Marbella is the new avant-garde multi-space in Puerto Banus, Costa del Sol, which offers attractive possibilities to held events and conferences in an unbeatable environment, exceptional location and unique microclimate.
Seven auditoriums with a varied capacity from 115 to 475 pax.,an adaptable multipurpose space of 500 sqm and a stunning Sky Garden with spectacular sea views, distributed in a total of 3,000 sqm.
Location
Red Dog Cinema
Av. de Julio Iglesias, s/n,
29660 Marbella,
Málaga, Spain
MIFF Live
Catch the latest news from this year’s festival as it happens.
Kinemaland Talks MIFF
Kinemaland have been speaking about the Marbella International Film Festival and had lots to say. Here's a snippet.What distinguishes MIFF is not only its artistic approach, but also the exclusive and sophisticated setting in which it takes place. The city of Marbella, on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol, chosen precisely for its glamour and elegance, becomes the perfect setting for combining cinematic art and high society. The celebration takes place at the luxurious METT Hotel & Beach Resort, a premium venue overlooking the Mediterranean and with all the amenities of a five-star resort.The festival introduces exclusive experiences that go beyond [...]
Festival Passes and Hotel Discounts Ready to Enjoy
For those wishing to attend the 2025 Marbella International Film Festival, we offer a number of ways you can enjoy the action. Two festival passes and exclusive hotel discounts for our delegates give you the opportunity to enjoy MIFF 2025 in the very best way possible. Links to both of these options are below. FESTIVAL PACKAGES EXCLUSIVE DELEGATE HOTEL DISCOUNTS
All News & Media
Latest Festival News & Photos
MIFF 2025 Photo Wrap Up Day Four
Another day, another batch of selected photos from the festival from day four of the Marbella International Film Festival 2025. [...]
MIFF 2025 Photo Wrap Up Day Three
Another day, another batch of photos from the 2025 Marbella International Film Festival. We're half way there with lots more to come. Don't miss it! [...]
MIFF 2025 Photo Wrap Up Day Two
Day two of the Marbella International Film Festival is in the books, and as always, here are a handful of the photos we took to look back on. Plenty more to come, don't get [...]
Latest Press and Media
Talk Radio Interview with Larry Lamb
Talk Radio Europe had a very interesting interview with Larry Lamb, detailing Stephen Cookson's movie 'Brighton', based on the original story by Steven Berkoff, which premieres at this year's festival. In the interview, Larry [...]
SUR in English Showcase MIFF 2019
Press publication SUR in English have featured the Marbella Film Festival over the past few months, detailing the stars on show this year and the premiere of the highly acclaimed upcoming movie from the Rise [...]
EWN Gears Up For MIFF 2019
Euro Weekly News, huge supporters of the Marbella International Film Festival, kicked off their coverage with a look back to last year's festival, detailing the stars that were involved. You can be sure they'll [...]
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… ?
Revenge
Country: SpainLanguage: Spanish with English subtitles
Director: Miguel.A.Postigo
Length: 5 min
Year: 2014
See more films from 2014 here.
Sponsors
We are truly proud to be associated with the sponsors listed below and grateful for their support.
