The Clique

What does a film maker want?

Support and Finance to develop the next project & Sales & Distribution of its last film.

MIFF has put together a team of professionals and in association with number of industry partners is aiming to provide support for film makers & producers to achieve their goals.

What is the Clique?

The Clique is an initiative in line with the objectives of New World Trust, to provide support for talented creatives & producers to achieve their goals.
Ask any creative what their goals are, and the answer is always the same To sell their last creation and produce the next.

The Clique operated by New World Films and in association with Marbella International Festival and other international organisations, with the cooperation of many industry-professional bodies and individuals, is aimed to support the creators to the develop their next project and sell & distribute their last one.

New World Films acting as consultant and executive producer facilitates projects from script to screen, in association with broadcasters, distributors, talents, funds and film professionals of all background.

What does Clique offer?

Clique offers:

  • Film and TV production.
  • Executive production partnership.
  • International Co-productions.
  • Script treatment and development.
  • Line production services and budgeting.
  • Project development.
  • Film Funding and investors sourcing services.
  • Consult on Legal & financial services for film industry.
  • Tax credit and tax rebates administration for productions.
  • International Location scouting.
  • Representation to local and national film commission and obtaining licences.
  • Production and facilities services, including crew and equipment.
  • Sales & distribution services.
  • Representations at major international film festivals.
  • Promotion and marketing services.

For Projects in development

  • Provide “Executive production”support to take your project from script to screen.
  • Create and promote “Proof of Concept” for pre-development projects
  • “Pitch your project”on your behalf at film markets and industry events.
  • Invitation to private events, screenings and networking, allowing you to pitch your own project.

For completed films

  • Distribute and promote your film via VOD, AVOD, TVOD, platforms.
  • Represent your film to buyers and distributors at world markets & Festivals.
  • Identify suitable festivals for submitting your film and represent your film at festivals on your behalf.
  • Promote your company via digital, social media and personal representation.
  • Organise red-carpet events or private screenings for buyers and your investors.

Who Can Join Clique?

Professional experienced media creators, film makers and producers, nominated by
a clique member can apply, there is no joining fee for the membership. Write to
clique at Clique@newworld-films.com

Pitch Your Vision

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary MIFF and in association with New World Films, are offering producers and directors the opportunity to pitch their projects to a panel of investors and co-producers to take part in a competition to have their projects developed.

?The Pitch Your Vision Project invites delegates to attend workshops and panel discussions.

?It will include:

  1. A Workshop on how to pitch your idea to lead to its development.
  2. An opportunity to pitch your project to the panel of producers/investors.
  3. The chance to submit your project to the ‘Pitch Your Vision’ competition for the opportunity to have your project developed and produced.

??Our own pitch is simple: Let’s make your vision visible to the world!

?Complete and submit the application form via the link below to provide details and a brief résumé about yourself and your project. If selected, you will be invited to attend the ‘Pitch Your Vision’ section of the festival and pitch your project to the panel of industry professionals and investors during the 20th anniversary of MIFF.

Reveal Your Talent

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary MIFF and in association with New World Films, are offering all actors the opportunity to take part in auditions to a panel of directors and producers, during the 2025 MIFF.

The full program:

  1. ?Attend a Workshop on “Acting Tips” by renowned UK actors.
  2. Pitch Your acting talent to the panel of producers and directors.
  3. Have your Headshot commercially produced at the festival.
  4. Have your Show Reel produced by our inhouse AI producers.
  5. Take part in your own individual Podcast interviews.
  6. Attend red carpet photo opportunities.

??Complete and submit the application form via the button below to provide details and a brief résumé about yourself, and if selected, you will be invited to attend the ‘Reveal Your Talent’ section of the 20th Anniversary of MIFF, being held from 1st to 5th October 2025.

Management Team

MAC CHAKAVEH

CEO of NWF and Director of MIFF

DR LAURA CHAKAVEH

Marketing Director

SAM ROBERTS

Head of Communication

ANDY HART

Creative Design

WARREN CHANDLER

IT & Webmaster

SAMY CHAFFAI

Content Creator Social Media YouTuber

RICARDO A SAAVEDRA

Content Creator Editor

MIGUEL MICKE FORCADA

Executive Producer DOP

Global Consultants & Associates

UK
Kevin McNelly
Larry Lamb
Michael Walters
Rachel Warren

Spain
Ricardo A. Saavedra
Giles Brown
Matt Nuttall

Canaries
Deanna Dewey
Terry Wookey
Jose Ramallo

USA
Dave Zappone

Germany
Toby Nutter

Sweden
Miguel Micke Forcada

Qatar
Samy Chaffaï

Georgia
Lika Jalaghonia
Giga Jankarashvili

Tajikistan
Nazanin Abdulvasieva

Ukraine
Sergei Skibun

Uganda
James Kasoozi