Second Edition set for 22nd June - 30th June 2024 in Valletta, Malta
Superb launch reception of the Malta mediterannee film festivalat iconic Berlin Adlon Kempinski Hotel during Berlinale 2024. A passionate introduction by Malta Film Commissionner Johann Grech and the newly appointed Festival Veteran : Teresa Cavina who joins as Artistic Director of the festival. Enjoy their presentation and welcome adress to understand the many reasons to attend, network and submit films.!
Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival has set dates for its second edition, taking place on 22nd June - 30th June 2024 in the enchanting capital of the island, Valletta. This year the festival will be curated by new Artistic Director, Teresa Cavina – who joins with over twenty years of experience in programming and artistic roles which have included Locarno International Film Festival, El-Gouna Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
Mediterrane Film Festival’s inaugural year in 2023 screened 24 films in selection, with nine films competing for the Golden Bee Awards. The festival welcomed over 300 film professionals and there were over 7,000 participants in total. Among the talent attending were Eric Bana, Annabelle Wallis, Jared Harris, Natascha McElhone, Daniela Melchior, Joaquim de Almeida, Darko Peric and David Walliams.
This year, the festival includes four programming strands: In Competition – featuring films from across the Mediterranean, Out of Competition - featuring films from the rest of the world, Mare Nostrum - 'Our Sea', showcasing narrative and documentary films dedicated to sustainability and the environment, and Future Visions - a selection of experimental VR projects. Alongside screenings, the festival will include an industry strand with a series of panels, roundtables, and masterclasses from notable industry figures – which last year included hair & make-up designer Ivana Primorac, production designer Grant Montgomery and composer Daniel Pemberton.
Teresa Cavina, Artistic Director of Mediterrane Film Festival said: “It is an incredible honour for me to lead the artistic direction for a festival devoted to all Mediterranean countries and beyond. We are proud to open this event to the diverse international voices within our In and Out of Competition sections, in Mare Nostrum - a new strand devoted to the well-being of our precious environment and Future Visions – where we will be offering a platform for virtual reality and experimental films. Our jurors, panelists and protagonists will be coming from everywhere. We want Mediterrane to be a place of culture and global exchange, a place that enables films to get made and careers to be launched. We want it to be an unmissable event that will contribute to shaping the future of Mediterranean filmmaking.”
Johann Grech, Malta Film Commissioner added: “The art of filmmaking embodies the spirit of cooperation that is at the heart of our national story. With Malta’s unique geographic position, throughout our history, we have been a bridge between the different nations of the Mediterranean. A bridge between the continents of Europe and Africa. A bridge between Europe and the world. Building further on last year’s edition, the Mediterrane Film Festival will emphasise unity through the power of film.”
Clayton Bartolo, Malta’s Minister for Tourism concluded: “The Mediterrane Film Festival promises to celebrate the vibrant diversity of Mediterranean cinema, showcasing the rich array of stories, culture and talents from across the region. The Maltese Islands will be an ideal backdrop for such a prestigious festival highlighting an unforgettable journey of cinematic excellence and innovation at the Mediterrane Film Festival.”
About Mediterrane Film Festival
The Mediterrane 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 festival showcases exceptional films from the region and serves as a platform for filmmakers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and create partnerships for future projects.
19.02.2024 | Berlin's blog
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