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 screenings,
Q&A, lunch with filmmakers and different types of further collaborations will be held in January 30 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
PAST EVENT
Live screening 2026

Award Winners

Winners – September 2026
DZUD

DZUD

Best Picture

Rooster

Rooster

Best Narrative Feature

Brother In Law

Brother In Law

Best Director
Best Actor

HADDA

HADDA

Best Actress

Kavita Classes

Kavita Classes

Best Drama

SOULBOUND

SOULBOUND

Best Fantasy Film

Der Schimmelreiter

Der Schimmelreiter

Best Horror
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design

Extraction

Extraction

Best Thriller
Best Duo

NIAGA EVIL

NIAGA EVIL

Best Sci-Fi

SEEK II: The Unsung Scars

SEEK II: The Unsung Scars

Best Action

Detective Spark Case 01: The Locked Room Murder

Detective Spark Case 01: The Locked Room Murder

Best Mystery Film

Invasive: Modern Dentistry Reimagined

Invasive: Modern Dentistry Reimagined

Best Documentary

One Day on Earth

One Day on Earth

Best Animation

She will come

She will come

Best Microfilm

Murder of Crows

Murder of Crows

Best Indie Film

PANTHEON

PANTHEON

Best Television Script

Asherah's Colors - Film

"Asherah's Colors" - Film

Best Narrative Short

Screen Test

Screen Test

Best Screenplay Short

The Garden of Earthly Delights: A Love in Three Acts

The Garden of Earthly Delights: A Love in Three Acts

Best Screenplay Feature

Asherah: A Love Odyssey

Asherah: A Love Odyssey

Best Original Story

La Lucha

La Lucha

Best Original Score

The Spirit Of Old Town

The Spirit Of Old Town

Best Editing

Akte 91

Akte 91

Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film

Dad look at me

Dad look at me

Best Child/Young Actor

Summer

Summer

Best Child/Young Actress

UNbecoming

UNbecoming

Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film

Pendulum Drift

Pendulum Drift

Best First Time Director (Feature)

White As Snow

White As Snow

Best First Time Director (Short)

Our Land

Our Land

Best First Time Screenwriter

Lullaby

Lullaby

Best Student Film

Florida Water Blues

Florida Water Blues

Best Music Video

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.
The Venue

Anteo Palazzo del Cinema

Piazza XXV Aprile, 8, Milan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Start Time: 20:00 (8 PM)

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Venue:Anteo Palazzo del Cinema (Sala Ciak)
Piazza XXV Aprile, 8, Milan, Italy
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (20:00)