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The Italian feature film ‘Boys Cry’ by brothers Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo and the Austrian, German Co-production ‘Styx’ are the first titles selected for Official Competition at Valletta Film Festival 2018. A total of seven feature films will compete for five Triton awards adjudicated by an international jury. The awards handed out in this section are […]

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The poster image for the 4th  edition of the Valletta Film Festival (VFF) has been launched by Film Grain Foundation, organisers of the ten-day event, which is taking place between the 8th-17th  June. The artwork, which consists of a collage of elements showcasing Valletta and its cinematic summers, was designed by visual artist Ritty Tacsum. “To me, […]

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If you love films, meeting new people, buzzing environments and learning hundreds of new things – apply to be a part of the exciting VFF volunteer’s team.  We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers who are eager and interested in new challenges, with a willingness to dedicate their time and energy in helping to […]

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Filmgrain Foundation, the proud organizers of the Valletta Film Festival (VFF), is looking for a part-time Marketing and Sponsorship Executive, to join its team of passionate filmmakers, programmers and creatives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Aiding in the development of the foundation’s sponsorship and donation strategy; 2. Pitching advertising sales proposals to current and potential partners and […]

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Submissions for the fourth edition of the Valletta Film Festival to be held from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 June 2018 are currently open. The submission process is open for the competitive sections of the film festival. The competitive sections of the festival are open for feature films, documentaries and short films completed after 1 July 2017 that […]

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  Last week,  Angelique Muller, who programs the short film selection of VFF  represented the Film Grain during the 68th edition of the Montecatini short film festival. As the ‘New kids on the block’ we are honored to have been invited to present Maltese works at the oldest film festival in Europe. The little over […]

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From the 13th to the 19th of August 2017, VFF’s short film programmer walked the walk of fame to the TLC Chinese theatre to attend the 13th edition of  HollyShorts Film Festival. Devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and […]

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Euro Connection is the European Short Film Co-production Forum taking place each year at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market. This business platform aims at fostering partnerships between European production companies for short film projects. The next edition of Euro Connection will take place on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 February 2018 during the Clermont-Ferrand Short […]

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The third edition of the Valletta Film Festival, organised by the Film Grain Foundation, announced its winners from the competitive section last night in a closing ceremony in the historic open air venue, Pjazza Teatru Rjal. Seven feature films competed for the awards of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Director and Best Film. The […]

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Guillermo García López’s film came to Valletta Film Festival this year and was screened in Pjazza San Gorg, a place that seemed far from the hustle and bustle of on-screen Tokyo crossroads or the buzz of Madrid. The film is structured around the wisdoms of Uruguay’s Mujica, whose words bring us closer to understanding the […]

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