The Marbella International Film Festival

The Marbella International Film Festival (MIFF) – An Experience not to be missed

Do you have a passion for films? Or perhaps you’re a budding young director who wants a bit of a break? The Marbella International Film Festival might be the opportunity you are looking for. The festival will begin on September 28th, and submissions are still open…for now! This cool and glamorous artistic opportunity can open the door for independent Costa del Sol and international talent.

Albeit not quite as big or as glitzy as the Cannes Film Festival, Marbella still manages to add its own brand of glamour to the event.  Moreover the event provides a great opportunity for young aspiring artists to rub shoulders with entrepreneurs, financers and sponsors; a great way to get started in the business!

The Marbella Film Festival – Visiting the Past

Since the festival’s conception in 2006, over the years it has snowballed in size to gain greater attention and success. The festival takes place over 5 days, starting on the 28th of September until ending on the 2nd of October.  Each event is different, offering everything from film premieres, music, dance, art exhibitions and workshops featuring some of the pros in leading film and art industries, fashion shows and glamorous gala evenings. Check out some of the highlights from last year’s awards ceremonies.

The best part about the MIFF, is there are no boundaries for the talent, they seek contributors from across Europe and the rest world. The festival features films or bodies of work from the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia as well, giving the festival a more diverse feel.  Take a look at some of the attendees and coverage from 2015 at MIFF.

The much anticipated Marbella International Film Festival is an annual event which enjoys the support of the Government of Andalucía. It’s become an integral part of the social calendar here on the Costa del Sol. The festival is proud to contribute a touch of high artistic culture to the cosmopolitan chic of the season. It provides a venue for encouraging artists from all parts of the world, and puts Marbella on the map for artistic culture.

The Marbella International Film Festival – How it all began

Beginning in 2006, the festival was started by the New World Trust, which is a non-profit organisation supporting artists financially through start-up capital. The organisation helps aspiring artists through a variety of challenges and channels. This includes marketing, finding agents, and even finding a means for distribution. Young artists everywhere know the true advantages of such help, considering the field can sometimes be very difficult to break into.

Another advantage is the workshops the organisation provides for artists. Last year they featured industry experts like Mary Hare, an award winning British producer for film and TV. Another featured workshop was hosted by Andy Love day, a producer part of the British Film Industry for 13 years. Andy is also the CEO of Barnaby International, and he spoke on the market trends, offering advice about routes to the market, and how to fund films then distribute them. The MIFF workshops are incredibly invaluable for aspiring film producers and directors alike.

Another unique opportunity provided by the MIFF is the 24-hour movie challenge. This allows prospective film makers to really show off their talents. Over the past nine years, the 24-hour film challenge has attracted many filmmakers who created some pretty impressive bodies of work. The challenge demands all work including all scripted, shot, edited and submitted for screening in only 24-hours.

At this year’s festival, the organisation hopes to increase participation by offering the challenge on-line, as well as on-location. The aim is to allow filmmakers from all over the world to make movies and show off their talent.

For more information and to find out how you can attend this amazing and exciting event, please visit the MIFF official site.