About the Festival | 18thMFF 2022

ABOUT MINI FILM FESTIVAL

Festival Committee

Juries

Selection Committee

MAF Artists

ini 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 18th year with the support of many passionate individuals.

s a means of creative expression that draws heavily from reality, portraying scenarios that reflect the everyday struggles and aspirations of viewers’ lives, the film plays a vital 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 the time of crisis is undoubtedly needed.

t is a continuation of previous year’s theme, “In Time of Crisis”, when we see COVID-19 has upended the creative industry and impacted so many filmmakers and practitioners whose livelihoods rely heavily on their day-to-day job. However, we believe a crisis is an opportunity to renovate what has to be done. It is the turning point when new possibilities are encountered and found. Hence, a revival in the post-pandemic era, we hope. Thus, with the theme of this year's 18th Mini Film Festival, "Revival", let's explore the infinite possibilities of inspirations that films could bring to us.

or film submission to 18th Mini Film Festival, [MAS] See Film is a competition category that attempts to encourage fellow Malaysians to make films and appreciate local films that matter. In line with that, we are calling for submissions from local filmmakers to showcase their films of any genre and subject.

8th Mini Film Festival committee continues to strive its very best in bringing a series of film-related events, onsite or online. Commencing March 2021, there will be a series of film screenings (Duduk dan Tonton), workshops and webinars that feature timely topics with panellists hailed from the industry and academia. The festival’s highlight will be its festival’s week (tentatively from 14 - 17 July) that brings films and the other arts under one roof as Mini Arts Festival will run concurrently with Mini Film Festival for the first time. We welcome you to take part in the festival.