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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 14th edition with a clear mission statement: CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION IN FILM. EMIFF prides itself on being an international platform for new independent voices in cinema. This commitment is reflected in the storytelling, shooting locations, and the cast and crew. The goal is to screen films that are inclusive, innovative, and invite audiences to experience a rich variety of languages and cultures.
EMIFF is recognized as one of the fastest-growing international film festivals in Europe, utilizing independent film to foster a creative community, allowing filmmakers to feel inspired, network, and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise.
The Evolution Mallorca Festival brings together the brightest local and international minds in cinema in
Mallorca’s vibrant and culturally rich city of Palma. For seven days, EMIFF’s program is curated to showcase a culturally diverse, inclusive, and provocative mix of feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, films for children, experimental films, animation shorts, student films, and both a feature film and short film screenplay competition.
Festival highlights include:
The Cinematography Focus
The Producers Club
Women in Leadership Panel
Screenplay Lab
New Talent Focus
Film Talks
Masterclasses
Competitive screenings take place at some of the island's most stunning locations such as the Historic Teatre Principal, modern Palau de Congressos, the official festival hotel Portixol, Rialto Living and Cineciutat Cinema. EMIFF is an ideal venue for filmmakers to connect with industry professionals, speakers, and mentors, including Oscar winners Erik Messerschmidt, ASC, Melissa Leo, director Ruben Östlund, DP Ed Lachman, actor Mads Mikkelsen, director Isabel Coixet, and many more.
EMIFF is proud to be included in MovieMaker’s list of “TOP 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” for seven consecutive years, as well as consistently appearing on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals list on Freeway, ranking in the top 1.5% of over 10,000 film festivals and creative markets worldwide.
Festival Awards:
Best Feature Film
Best Actor (For Feature Film)
Best Actress (For Feature Film)
Best Director (Feature Film)
Best Cinematography (Feature Film)
Best Made In Baleares Feature Film
Best Debut Feature Film
Best Short Live Action Film
Best Spanish Short Award (Produced in Spain)
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Made in Baleares Short Film
Best Music Video
Student Category
Best New Talent (International Student/Debut Short Film)
Best Made In Baleares Student Short Film
Screenplay Competition
Best Feature Film Screenplay International & Made In Baleares
Best Short Film Screenplay International