7th Malaysia International Film Festival 2024

Submission Guidelines – Feature Film

1) Introduction

  • The 7th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) serves as a public exhibition dedicated to showcasing exceptional international and local films within the picturesque landscape of Malaysia. Catering to a diverse audience of cinephiles, the festival aims to promote and raise awareness of global cinema an art form and cultural expression that upholds the core values of humanity.

2) Programme Categories

  • Competition: A competitive section highlighting new films by emerging directors.
  • Non-Competition: Showcasing new films from aspiring filmmakers worldwide and locally.

3) Award Categories for Competition Section

  • Awards for Film: The Best Film, New Hope Award, Audience Choice Award.
  • Awards for Individual: The Best Director, The Best Cinematography, The Best Screenplay, The Best Actor, The Best Actress, The Best Supporting Actor, The Best Supporting Actress.

4) Submission Timeline

  • Competition: Films should be submitted for selection by: 24 Feb 2024.
  • Non-Competition: Films should be submitted for selection by: 24 Mar 2024.
  • Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted.

5) Submissions

  • Each entrant must complete the online entry form on the MIFFest website, providing secure online screening link information.
  • No Submission Fee is required.
  • Entrants must ensure that the password stays active until 30 May 2023. Any updates to the link or password must be communicated to the Festival’s office at programme@miffest.com.my before the deadline.
  • Selected films’ information and press materials will be made public on the MIFFest website and various media platforms with the entrants’ agreement.

6) Eligibility – Competition

  • Directed by directors with three feature films or fewer.
  • Films may be from any country of production.
  • Duration of 60 minutes or more.
  • Theatrical screening formats: DCP or, in exceptional cases, video file (.mov or .mp4).
  • English subtitles are mandatory; others are optional.
  • Must satisfy Malaysian Premiere; exempt for Malaysia Films.
  • Completed after 1 Jan 2023.

7) Eligibility – Non-Competition

  • New films from aspiring filmmakers worldwide and locally.
  • Films may be from any country of production.
  • Duration of 60 minutes or more.
  • Theatrical screening formats: DCP or, in exceptional cases, video file (.mov or .mp4).
  • English subtitles are mandatory; others are optional.
  • Must satisfy Malaysian Premiere; exempt for Malaysia Films.
  • Completed after 1 Jan 2023.

8) Selected Films

  • Entrants with selected films will receive official notification and invitations via email from the Festival.

9) Copyright Indemnity

  • Entrants are responsible for necessary copyright clearances for materials in their works, fully indemnifying the Festival from any damage resulting from copyright infringement lawsuits.

10) Contact

ADDRESS:
Malaysia International Film Festival Executive Committee
13A-3, Level UG, UOA Business Park,
1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51a,
40150 Shah Alam, Selagor,
Malaysia.

TEL:
+603 5622 1600

EMAIL:
programme@miffest.com.my