Marbella International Film Festival2025-01-12T15:00:40+00:00

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 will take place between 1st – 5th October 2025.

What’s on Offer?

  • Five days of screening in a state of the art cinema.
  • Opportunity for red carpet screening of your film
  • Networking events.
  • Expert panel discussions and workshops.
  • Nightly VIP theme parties.
  • The festival concludes with a black-tie awards ceremony which is the highlight of the Marbella social calendar attracting visitors from all over the world. MIFF offers endless networking opportunities to pitch for your next project, while screening your film as a red-carpet premiere event, a great opportunity for promotion and distribution of your work.

VENUES

We are pleased to announce that HARD ROCK MARBELLA is the new home of Marbella International Film Festival, with additional events such as the gala dinner awards ceremony being held at the Melia Banus Hotel.

The main screening venue including number of world premieres 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.

MIFF Live

Two-Time MIFF Winner Returns with Far Too Far on Opening Night

Writer/Director Justin Hunt, who won MIFF's 'Best Documentary Award' in both 2010 and 2013, is returning this year with his first feature narrative, 'Far Too Far'. The drug-related drama features the critically-acclaimed acting debut of Hunt's daughter, Abbey, and was hailed by Film Threat Magazine as the "...best film I've ever seen, bar none, for an [indie] budget." The Opening Night screening of Far Too Far will be attended by Justin Hunt, Co-Producer Michael Davenport and Lead Actor Brad Monclova.

Discounted Flights to Malaga for MIFF 2015

Iberia and British Airways continue their support of MIFF by offering generous discounts to the festival visitors flying to Malaga. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Marbella Film Festival, Iberia are offering 15% discount on their lowest fairs from anywhere in the world to the festival visitors during the festival dates. Please click the link below to get exclusive discounted flights via the Iberia website. • English Language Website • Spanish Language Website

Latest News & Media

Latest Festival News & Photos

210, 2016

London Heist Premiere Pictures

October 2nd, 2016|Comments Off on London Heist Premiere Pictures

The red card premiere of London Heist got an incredible reception from those in attendance at this year's Marbella International Film Festival. Below you'll find a selection of photos from our official photographer. [...]

110, 2016

Party and Networking Photos from H10 and Joys Nightclub

October 1st, 2016|Comments Off on Party and Networking Photos from H10 and Joys Nightclub

Another day at the festival and another excuse to network and let your hair down. Here's a selection of photos from Thursday's events at the H10 workshops and the after party at Joys Night Club, [...]

2909, 2016

MIFF Cocktail Reception and Moulin Rouge Photos 2016

September 29th, 2016|Comments Off on MIFF Cocktail Reception and Moulin Rouge Photos 2016

With the festival in full swing our official photographer has some wonderful images of the Cocktail Reception at Teatro Goya and the Moulin Rouge party at the H10 Andalucia Plaza to share. [...]

Latest Press and Media

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… ?


Trick Or Treat

Country: UK
Language: English
Director: Ed Boase
Length: 85 mins
Year: 2019

See more films from 2019 here.

Sponsors

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