INDEPENDENCE -
is Future of Cinema that's happening now.
In 2022 we’re opening our hearts to all forms of independent filmmaking. MIAFF celebrate, screen, promote and work with independent creators. Here at the centre of Italian culture you’ll be immersed in the new era of cinematography. We’re screening works that have the power to evoke emotions and change minds.
What we do
Annual Event with workshops,
Q&A, lunch with filmmakers and different types of further collaborations will be held in March 2026.

SUBMIT
Awards&Prizes

Best Picture
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Film Best Crime Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Film Noir
Best Virtual Reality
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Microfilm
Best Indie Film
Best Web Series
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Duo Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best Student Film
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Song in a Film
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Television Script
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature
Best First Time Screenwriter
SUBMIT
Award Winners
Winners – June 2025
Tears To A Glass Eye
Best Original Score
Best Director
Best Film Noir
Best Mystery Film
Family Cellars
Best Television Script
BLINK
Best Screenplay Short
JOHNNY
Best Web Series
Muggle
Best Music Video
i-REAL
Best Narrative Short
Goodnight Killer
Best First Time Director
Laura Living Backwards
Best Sci-Fi
Best First Time Screenwriter
Avarice
Best Supporting Actor
Best Actor
The Surrogate
Best Drama
Heroes From Heaven: Battle Ground Earth
Best Screenplay Feature
TOKYO STRANGE TALE
Best Narrative Feature
Autodrom
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Hands Of The Universe
Best Documentary
Rash
Best Actress
L.A. 4ORCE
Best Ensemble
Best Duo
The Roots
Best Thriller
四十九 - SEEK
Best Indie Film
Best Action
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
BADWOODS
Best Inspirational Film
Life of us
Best Visual Effects
Culturally Plant-Based
Best TV Series
FAHRENHEIT 2051
Best Microfilm
Best Comedy
Dead Butterflies
Best Horror
Devil
Best Animation
The Crone
Best Fantasy Film
INVISIBLE SCARS
Best Cinematography
A Tropical Call
Best Student Film
GOOD MORNING MOM
Best First Time Director (Short)
The 12th Letter
Best Original Story
Up, Up and Away
Best Child/Young Actor
Lost in Translation
Best Experimental Film
Paint To Pixel VR
Best Virtual Reality
Rules & Terms
Films must have been completed in the past 4 years.
We consider films regardless of their premiere status. Even if your film has already premiered at another festival, whether it screened at a physical venue or online, it’s still eligible for consideration.
The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film
The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills, pics and posters for promotional purposes in various film magazines, social media, websites, etc.
  • Entry fees are non refundable.
  • English subtitles are required for foreign language films.
  • Shorts must be less than 50 minutes.
All projects over 50 minutes should submit to the feature category.

  • The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the film project.
  • Festival reserves rights to change date and place of the annual event due to COVID - restrictions.
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