Madani International Film Festival is an annual international film festival that aims to describe the lives of Muslims in various parts of the world, both Muslims as majority or minority.
Thus, the public in Indonesia understands the diversity of life, dreams, and hope of other Muslims, which will foster a sense of brotherhood in the existing diversity.
Madani International Film Festival was first held in 2018 and received public enthusiasm, as a festival that focuses on Muslim society issues, Madani International Film Festival is one of the important festivals in Indonesia and also Film Festival is the first festival in Indonesia that focuses on Muslim society.

We open submissions for 2 categories:

1. Short Film Competition.

Through Madani Short, we want to record and celebrate various interpretations and captures of film creators on the phenomenon of Islam in society and or society with an Islamic background or culture, both in Indonesia and throughout the world, through the medium of short films. We believe that the form of short films is still the spearhead for exploring the vast possibilities, both in terms of richness of content and form. In the context of this year's theme “Buhul” (knot), we want to celebrate this exploration of perspective as widely as possible.

2. Features Non-Competition

The Features Non-Competition is a film program that wishes to acknowledge films from all over the world with the issues and phenomena of Islamic background, culture, customs and tolerance within a longer format. We believe that the feature film medium is able to explore and apprehend the beauty of audio-visual storytelling in a more complex and diverse way, with less limitations on duration. The non-competition format is based on our commitment to giving wider opportunities to people and communities as well as to celebrate more films without the competitive judgment.

3. EAST CINEMA
EAST CINEMA is a film program that focuses on films from conflict countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, etc as well as from Eastern Indonesia such as Papua, Ambon, and some other Eastern parts.

East Cinema is held based on our commitment to provide new references for Indonesian audiences and build mutual understanding. The films presented emphasize the values of tolerance, diversity, and the spirit of peace.

We believe that EAST CINEMA is not only a film program but also a movement to introduce films from conflict countries and Eastern Indonesia, so making it reach a wider audience is important to do.

East Cinema's goal is to deliver minority issues from minority places.

Please read carefully the rules and terms to submit your film!
See you at Madani International Film Festival 2023

Awards & Prizes

SHORT FILM COMPETITION
We will select 3 best short films, each will get the cash prize amount:
1. IDR 15.000.000 ( ±1000 USD).
2. IDR 10.000.000 (±665 USD).
3. IDR 5.000.000 (±300 USD).

FEATURES NON-COMPETITION
All selected films will receive festival laurels and certificates.

Rules & Terms

SHORT FILM COMPETITION

(a) Requirements for Entry Films:

1. All films must have been completed between January 2022 and 2023.
2. We receive films from all over the world.
3. All genres of films are eligible to participate, except those of an advertisement/commercial nature, and/or music video clips.
4. Entries are not subject to premiere liability limits. Films that have been shown on other occasions are eligible to participate;
5. The submitted films will be selected by the committee and the jury. We will select 10 finalists and the films will be screened at the Madani International Film Festival 2023.

(b) Film Technical Requirements

1. Submit films up to 20 minutes - all genres (including opening and closing credits).
2. Submitted films must include English subtitles.
3. Selected films must be provided in high resolution (ProRes 1080p OR H.264 1080p)

Disclaimer:

1. Uploading your films via FilmFreeway means giving the organizers WATCH ONLY access. 2. We cannot download, copy or share movies uploaded on FilmFreeway
3. Uploading your film work through FilmFreeway DOES NOT GIVE FilmFreeway PERMISSION to use your work other than for competition purposes related to the event/festival in question, in this case, Madani International Film Festival 2023
4. The submitted works will be guaranteed copyright, by the provisions of the applicable law.
5. Films that have been submitted cannot be withdrawn/canceled and/or resubmitted
6. Participation in this event is defined as a willingness to comply with all the conditions and limitations outlined in this list, including and especially the provisions related to the deadlines and technical participation
7. If there are things that can be interpreted ambiguously or there is a conflict of understanding over all of these provisions, the interpretation of the Organizer is the final one.
8. The Organizer has the right to use materials from selected works and their derivative media (still photos, posters, etc.) to make them part of the promotion of the Madani International Film Festival.
9. Unless there is an objection stated in writing by the owner of the film, the Organizer has the right to keep 1 (one) copy of the submitted film for educational, archival, and research purposes.

FEATURES NON-COMPETITION

1. We receive feature films from all over the world: above 60 minutes, up to 100 minutes
2. All films must be related to Muslim society (highlighting issues: peace, tolerance, and diversity).
3. Films must have been completed after 1 Januari 2022.
4. Films must be available to screen during the Madani International Film Festival 7-12 October 2023.
5. Films must have English subtitles.
6. Madani International Film Festival accepts all genres (fiction, documentary, animation).
7. Selected films must provide a high-resolution film file.
8. Selected films will be screened a maximum of twice during the festival.
9. Madani International Film Festival has the right to use the photos and trailers of the selected films as the festival promotional materials.
10. Madani International Film Festival provides certificates for all selected films.
This is not a film competition, so there won't be any prizes in this section, but we will provide certificates for all selected films and the possibility to be invited (online) to our film discussion.

EAST CINEMA

1. We receive films only from conflict countries and Eastern Indonesia.
Conflict countries: Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, South Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, Ethiopia, Mali.
Eastern Indonesia: Papua, Ambon, Sulawesi Island, and Nusa Tenggara Timur.
2. We receive:
Short films: up to 30 minutes
3. All films must be related to Muslim society (highlighting issues: peace, tolerance, and diversity).
4. Films must have been completed after 30 December 2022
5. Films must be available to screen during the Madani International Film Festival 7-12 October 2023.
6. Films must have English subtitles.
7. Madani International Film Festival accepts all genres (fiction, documentary, animation).
8. Selected films must provide a high-resolution film file.
9. Selected films will be screened a maximum of twice during the festival.
10. Madani International Film Festival has the right to use the photos and trailers of the selected films as the festival promotional materials.
11. Madani International Film Festival provides certificates for all selected films.
12. This is not a film competition, so there won't be any prizes in this section, but we will provide certificates for all selected films and the possibility to be invited (online) to our film discussion.
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  • Sreeparna Ghosh

    very delighted to be part of the festival.

    February 2024
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  • Ahmad Seyedkeshmiri

    Fantastic festival , the festival team was very supportive and friendly ,excellent communication, highly recommended.

    November 2023
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  • Awais Hameed

    The Madani International Film Festival was a real treat! Big thanks to the organizers for putting together an amazing lineup of films. Had a blast!

    October 2023
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  • Mohamed Saadoun

    We are happy to participate in this good festival

    October 2023
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  • Haziqah Binti Azemi

    Great festival management by the whole team. Highly recommended for filmmakers who are working on getting mileage on muslim-themed short films!

    December 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Hi Haziqah, thank you for your nice line, we appreciate it.