Dear Student,
Are you a young film maker aged 16-30? You may now submit your short film for the sixth edition of the Malta Youth Film Festival (MYFF) until the 13 April 2023.
Those interested in participating should develop and produce a short film, not longer than 10 minutes. The festival is open to all film genres including animation, drama, thriller, music video, documentary and others. The winner of the Best Picture Award is awarded a EUR 500 cash prize and the opportunity to participate in the Norwegian Youth Film Festival which is held in Tromso, Norway.
Films submitted for this festival will be first shortlisted and then judged as per criteria below:
- storytelling quality
- technical direction
- creativity and originality of concept
- acting skills
- audience engagement
There are 7 awards to be given out to the young film makers as part of this festival:
- Best script
- Best direction
- Most original concept
- Best actor
- Best cinematography
- Public choice award
- Best picture
The MYFF 2023 guidelines provide more information on how to apply.
The Malta Youth Film Festival aims to create a space which encourages and rewards the initiative of local young film makers aged 16-30. It forms part of the National Youth Policy strategy of cross-sectoral supports for the engagement of young people in the arts and culture. The festival is a collaboration of Aġenzija Żgħazagh with the Malta Film Foundation.
For more information contact agenzija.zghazagh@gov.mt.