News
Opening-Night Gala Unveiled
The festival will open on the Valletta waterfront with a Mediterranean premiere and a harbour-side reception.
28-05-2026Full Competition Line-Up Announced
Twelve features from across the basin compete for this year’s top prize, six of them debut directors.
20-05-2026Jury President Named
An acclaimed director joins as president of the international feature jury.
12-05-2026Industry Accreditation Now Open
Delegates can now register for access to masterclasses, panels and the co-production market.
02-05-2026Restored Classics Strand Returns
A sidebar of newly restored Mediterranean classics returns for a second year.
22-04-2026Open-Air Screenings Come to the Harbour
Free evening screenings return to the harbour cities throughout the festival week.
10-04-2026Shorts Competition Calls for Entries
Submissions are open for the short-film competition, with no entry fee for regional film-makers.
30-03-2026Co-Production Market Partners Confirmed
New financing and sales partners join the co-production market for 2026.
18-03-2026Masterclass Programme Takes Shape
The first masterclass leaders are confirmed, with more to be announced.
05-03-2026Festival Dates Confirmed for 2026
The 2026 edition runs 21–28 June across Valletta and the harbour cities.
20-02-2026New Venue Joins the Festival Map
A restored theatre in the city centre joins the festival’s venues this year.
08-02-2026Talent Lab Mentors Revealed
This year’s talent lab pairs emerging film-makers with established mentors from across the region.