Mpumalanga International Film Festival

Mpumalanga International Film Festival

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About the festival

With its headquarters in Mbombela, the Mpumalanga International Film Festival (MIFF) is strategically located and easily accessible to filmmakers from all over the world.

Mbombela is the capital city of Mpumalanga and a getaway to the province, renowned for its fauna and fl ora, such as the Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, and vibrant townships. Mpumalanga offers prime locations for any shoot, from television commercials to movies. It also boasts perfect weather and climate conditions as well as solid infrastructure.

Since its inception in 2013, MIFF has provided a platform for filmmakers to showcase their craft in an enabling environment. To date, the festival has shown 139 films, of which 89 were international.

The province, being home to the Big Five, Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, and world-class infrastructure, including an international airport, is ideally geared and best situated to meet the needs of filmmakers.

In Mpumalanga, Mother Nature and Man have combined to ensure filmmakers create perfect moments that last for years.

Mpumalanga International Film Festival is an annual event showcasing new independent films or recently produced films, high-profile and undiscovered talent, established and upcoming filmmakers, student filmmakers, and films from around the world. Festivals normally have two or more screens or venues to showcase films. Accepted filmmakers hustle to get their films noticed in the hope of obtaining distribution or favorable media.

Awards

We are offering a co-production budget, Awards, Kruger National Park Trip for 2; all our program includes Access to the National Park.

Key dates

Opening Night
3 August

Closing Night
10 April

Core team

CEO President
SIfi so Nobela

Address & Contact

1st floor, Promenade Mall,
Mbombela 1200 Office 129

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