The Second Annual MIFF and Competition will be held March 20-22, 2020, and it is the perfect festival for new and experienced film directors! Categories will include Documentary, Narrative Feature, Short, Documentary Short, Experimental, & Student categories. And - introducing- The Thomas N. King Award for the best overall film at this year's festival! New this year is our animated film category!
This year's featured celebrity guests are actress Sherri Shepherd (30 Rock, Brian Banks) and producer/director Spencer T. Folmar (Shooting Heroin).
A collaboration of film makers, industry professionals, independent storytellers, students, and local talent will converge upon Mansfield’s creative scene for a Texas-sized cinematic explosion. This will be an opportunity for local "Mansfielders" and out of town guests to experience fascinating short films, intriguing panel guests, celebrity appearances, and exciting award celebrations all in red carpet styled fashion. Festival guests will be thrilled to enjoy the multitude of attractions within walking distance of the historical Farr Best Theater, as well as the city's close proximity to Six Flags Texas, AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), the world-famous Arlington Improv Comedy Club, world renowned museums and shopping...and so much more!
The MIFF is designed and destined to be an event that will help shape the classy yet entertaining reputation of the great city of Mansfield!
Each category will feature a First place winner. All directors selected to the film festival will be invited to a private VIP networking event, where you will have the chance to meet the esteemed directors & panelists, as well as our celebrity guest for the fesitval!