The “Gozo Film Festival” is proud to announce the sixth edition of the Gozo Film Festival this coming summer from the Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th of August 2024 A three-day long event promoting local (Gozitan and Maltese) and foreign filmmakers.

The festival will be held on the picturesque bastions of Gozo Citadel, in the heart of the island’s capital with indoor and outdoor events.

The Gozo Film Festival combine quality International short and feature movies with local movie productions, including children sessions and Film Making analysis.

The event is held in conjunction with the Gozo Ministry and Gozo Cultural Heritage Directorate.

The Gozo Film Festival has no awards or prizes ... yet. It's a plan for the future.

Please read attentively the Rules & Terms and apply under right category. Films which do not belong to any of the categories of the Festival will not be accepted.

All entries will be judged according to Overall Production Value, Cinematography, Acting, Story, Script, Originality and Festival Friendliness.
Short documentaries will be considered only if in a narrative form.

1. I have read, understated and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry and Entry Eligibility requirements.

2. All shorts must have a runtime of 15 minutes or less (including credits).

3. The very latest deadline for submissions is the 15th of July. We aim to get back in touch with all submitted filmmakers by the end of July to inform them if we are screening their film during the festival.

4. Films in any language other than English MUST have English subtitles.

5. The Gozo International Film Festival accepts secure online screeners through FilmFreeway, Vimeo and YouTube. We do not accept DVD submissions.

6. For the current year Gozo Film Festival has no awards presented or winners.

7. I have the right or authorisation to submit the film to the Gozo Film Festival as my own work or on behalf of the creators, and the production has no litigation or disputes regarding any part of the production, distribution or originality.

8. I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work.

9. I give permission to the Gozo Film Festival to use stills, titles, trailers, short excerpt of the film and any information from the film for promotional purposes, online and in any print media or campaigns connected with the Gozo Film Festival. This includes brochures/programmes, printed media magazines/newspapers and online.

10. I give permission to the Gozo Film Festival to screen the film during the Festival.

By submitting your entry, you confirm that you have read and accepted the above terms and conditions.

Kindly understand that, unfortunately, we are unable to provide individualised feedback to filmmakers.

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  • It was an honour for me to be a part of this amazing festival in Gozo island! Visited all three days in a row, seen many beautiful and talented works. Thank you Federico Chini for an incredible organisation and heartwarming hospitality!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Jurijs, it was our pleasure to show your awesome movie "Not an ordinary Mechanic". An even bigger pleasure was to meet you in person. We wish you every success with your movie and your upcoming productions.
    Keep up the great work!

  • Paul Romero Mendez

    A wonderful festival hosted by amazing people with a huge love of film. You cant imagine a more perfect place for a screening! Thanks so much for having 'Ruth'

    August 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! It was out pleasure to screen "Ruth".

  • Ryan Pawley

    A fantastic festival, in a stunning location. A big well done for all the organisers! I truly enjoyed watching my film together with many great selections. Keep up the good work!

    August 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Ryan! It was a pleasure to screen your movie "Marċi Funebri".

  • Martin Bonnici

    Screening 'Is-Sriep Reġgħu Saru Velenużi' (A Vipers' Pit) at the Gozo Film Festival was the best festival experience I've ever had in Malta. The festival, organisers and audience are clearly film lovers and are there to promote and appreciate films and filmmaking above all else. The festival is still small, but has the makings of a landmark festival in the years to come.

    August 2023
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    Response from festival:

    HI Martin, thanks so much for your feedback.
    Screening "'Is-Sriep Reġgħu Saru Velenużi' and having you in person for the Q&A session was magnificent.

  • Nicole Cuschieri

    Great festival! Federico is passionate and enthusiastic. I sadly couldn't make it to the festival as I was abroad but the organisation and communication was excellent and I heard great comments!

    August 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You!