June 10, 2024

The Mediterranean Film Festival to be Showcased on the Beautiful Islands of Malta

The Mediterranean Film Festival is a celebration of film and creativity that brings together the best of the Mediterranean region and beyond. Established in 2023, the annual event takes place in the beautiful islands of Malta and aims to unite countries to foster collaboration, opportunity, and a shared love for film.

The Mediterranean Film Festival is an annual celebration of film and creativity that brings together the best of the Mediterranean region and beyond. Established in 2023, this event takes place in the beautiful islands of Malta and aims to unite countries, fostering collaboration, opportunity, and a shared love for film.

This year’s theme, ‘Unity through Film’, includes four sections: the main Competition features films from the Mediterranean; Out of Competition highlights inter­national films; Mare Nostrum (meaning ‘Our Sea’) focuses on narrative and documentary films about sustainability and the environment; and Future Visions offers a selection of immersive VR projects.

It serves as a platform for filmmakers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and create partnerships for future projects. The festival showcases exceptional films from the region and has venues such as the Grand Master’s Palace and St. George’s Square. The next edition is scheduled for June 22-30, 2024.

Awards across categories will include best feature, acting performance, screenwriting and production design and will be chosen by a nine-strong jury. Its members include filmmaker Jon S Baird, whose credits include Stan & Ollie and Tetris; Los Angeles-based casting director Margery Simkin; Uruguayan cinematographer Pedro Luque; Maltese director, producer and writer Mario Philip Azzopardi; UK production designer Nathan Crowley; and Canadian director and writer Richie Mehta, best known for Amal.

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