
During a press conference, Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti, in collaboration with the Malta Film Foundation and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, announced the launch of the Malta Youth Film Festival 2025 (MYFF). The annual event provides a platform for young filmmakers to express their ideas and showcase their talents through short films. This year, the festival is set to take place in June 2025.
The initiative reflects a commitment to promoting creativity among youth, while supporting their personal and professional development, and fostering a new era of creative innovation in Malta.
Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti expressed his satisfaction with the project. “The Youth Film Festival is more than just a competition. It is an opportunity for our young filmmakers to tell their stories, develop their skills, and contribute to Malta’s creative sector. We are creating a space for them to grow as individuals and professionals,” he said.
Joyce Grech, President of the Malta Film Foundation, emphasized the festival’s role in strengthening youth creativity. “This festival is a way for us to help young filmmakers build their future while making a positive impact on our culture,” she added.
The MYFF is part of Aġenzija Żgħażagħ’s Arts and Culture programme, in collaboration with the Malta Film Foundation and the Malta Film Commission. The festival offers awards in various categories, including best script, direction, cinematography, and a public vote award. The winner of the Best Film category will receive a €600 prize.
Young people between the ages of 16 and 30 are invited to participate by submitting their short films by April 25, 2025. Further details and guidelines can be found on youth.gov.mt.
Parliamentary Secretary Azzopardi Tanti encouraged all youth to seize this opportunity. “This festival is a tool for you to express yourselves, explore your potential, and contribute to the creative world, so that together we can cultivate a future filled with more talent and creative expression,” he concluded.
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