ABOUT MINI FILM FESTIVAL
Mini Film Festival is the longest running short film festival in Malaysia annually held by the Cinematography Programme, Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, University Malaysia Sarawak. This ever-flourishing film festival is now stepping into its 17th year with the support of many passionate individuals.
As a means of creative expression that draws heavily from reality, portraying scenarios that reflect the everyday struggles and aspirations of the lives of viewers, film plays an important role as a medium of entertainment, information and education and as a catalyst for social change. This is even truer with the impacts brought by the enduring pandemic changing the political-socio-economic dynamics worldwide. The role of filmmakers in interpreting, documenting and discerning the dynamics and changes happening in time of crisis is undoubtedly needed. Thus, with the theme of this year's 17th Mini Film Festival "In Time of Crisis", let's explore the infinite possibilities of inspirations that films could bring to us.
For film submission to 17th Mini Film Festival, [MAS] See Film is a competition category which attempts to encourage fellow Malaysians to make films as well as appreciate local films that matter. By doing so, hopefully, the audiences are inspired to make their own films. In line with that, we are calling for submissions from local filmmakers to showcase their films of any genre and subject.
17th Mini Film Festival committee strives its very best to bring a series of film related events for all the audience members. Commencing April 2021, there will be a series of film screenings and discussion (Duduk dan Tonton) alternating fortnightly with webinars that feature timely topics with panellists hailed from both the industry and academia. The highlight of the festival will be its week-long festival’s week (17 - 25 July) showcasing nominated films and conversation with filmmakers and its local and international juries. We welcome our participants from various backgrounds to take part in the festival.
Mini Film Festival will be held for a week before our awards ceremony therefore, we warmly welcome you to take part in this event.
See you during the festival!
Thank you!
Yow Chong Lee
Festival Director