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Event Review: Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2026

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MOVIE MAGIC IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Community, craft and the future of cinema were in the spotlight in Palma at the 14th edition of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.  Set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop, Evolution Mallorca International Festival celebrated not only cinema but the people who create it. With a continued emphasis on craft, collaboration and community, the event — held in Palma, Mallorca, on 21-29 October — reaffirmed why festivals remain vital spaces for creativity, conversation and connection … Read more

Evolution Mallorca reveals 2025 cinematography awards winners

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival has revealed its cinematography awards winners for 2025. The awards aim to “champion the craft behind the camera”, with prizes handed out across International Feature, Debut Feature, International Short Film and Made in Baleares – Short Film categories.  They followed EMIFF’s Cinematography Focus, which included Icon Talks, panels and Masterclasses … Read more

EMIFF and RCD Mallorca Studios launch short film competition

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, in partnership with the RCD Mallorca Studios, announce the launch of a new short film competition aimed at nurturing creativity and showcasing emerging talent from the island of Mallorca. The initiative was officially unveiled at a press event held at the conference hall of the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, with … Read more

EMIFF hosts 2nd annual Mallorca meets Berlinale reception

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) celebrated its growing presence in the international film community with the successful hosting of its 2nd annual Mallorca meets Berlinale Reception, attended by over 40 special guests. This event further amplifies EMIFF’s commitment to fostering creativity and enhancing its visibility on the global stage.   The reception featured prominent … Read more

EMIFF closes with record attendance and the Spanish premiere of Widow Clicquot

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) closes its 13th edition with a fantastic gala at the Palau de Congressos in Palma, gathering film directors, actors, other industry professionals, and movie lovers who didn’t want to miss this unique evening dedicated to cinema. After an Intense Week of Screenings, Professional Events, and Panels, the 13th … Read more

Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF to receive Icon Award at EMIFF

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The 13th edition of the upcoming Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) will open with Mexican filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios’ La Cocina on October 30 and close with the Spanish Premiere of Thomas Napper’s Widow Clicquot on November 5, it was announced today by festival founder and director, Sandra Lipski. The festival also revealed today that … Read more

EMIFF and Mallorca Preservation Foundation present Conscious Cinema

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) and the Mallorca Preservation Foundation join forces to launch the first environmental film series, entitled Conscious Cinema. This cycle arises with a double objective; that of generating greater awareness about the environmental challenges facing our planet, while vindicating the role of cinema as a tool to raise awareness and mobilize society. … Read more

Annette Bening to receive Evolution ICON award 2024

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Fest (EMIFF), an essential event in Mallorca for international cinema, announced that this year’s Evolution ICON Award will be presented to Annette Bening, one of the most notable American actresses who has two Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, two Tony Awards and five Oscar nominations. In the words of the director … Read more

Mads Mikkelsen joins EMIFF’s Steering Committee

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The new year has already graced the Mallorca International Film Festival with exciting developments. The festival are delighted to share that the renowned Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has officially become a part of the festival’s steering committee. Mads expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I will do it, I love Mallorca and this is a great festival,” … Read more

Mads Mikkelsen returns to EMIFF as special guest

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Mads Mikkelsen will be a special guest at the 12th Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.  Join him at Cineciutat for the screening of his latest film, La Tierra Prometida (The Bastard). After the screening, Mads will be joining us for a Q&A about the film.   Sunday, Oct 22nd: 18:00, Sala 2 (Danish with English subtitles) … Read more

IMAGO & Evolution Mallorca Film Festival announce official partnership

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IMAGO and Evolution Mallorca Film Festival Festival (EMIFF) announce they are now official partners. EMIFF is one of the fastest-growing international film festivals in Europe, using independent film to shape a creative community, allowing filmmakers to feel inspired, network, and thrive. This year, the festival enters its 12th edition, with a clear mission statement; BRIDGING … Read more

EMIFF announces full line-up for 12th edition

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival announced its 2023 programme, for what will be the 12th Edition of the independent, international event – the longest-running physical film festival in the region. The entire 2023 programme will feature a total of 140 projects across all categories. This year boasts the largest Feature Film selection programmed to … Read more

EMIFF announces their 2023 opening and closing night films

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) announced its Opening and Closing Night feature films for its upcoming 12th edition of the Palma-based international film festival. The films were unveiled by festival founder and director Sandra Lipski to be Isabel Coixet’s Un Amor for Opening Night (October 18) and fellow female filmmaker Lone Scherfig’s The Movie Teller for Closing Night (October … Read more

EMIFF announces Erik Messerschmidt ASC as first award honouree of 2023

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF), Mallorca’s premier annual event for international filmmakers, will this year celebrate the work of Oscar-winning DOP Erik Messerschmidt ASC, by honouring him with the prestigious Cinematography Icon Award, which will be presented at the festival’s Opening Night Gala on October 18th, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The festival’s Cinematography … Read more

Fiction Mallorca Pitch opens registration in collaboration with EMIFF

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Fiction Mallorca Pitch and Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival have come together to collaborate in the third edition of the development projects forum, which will take place on October 17th at Sa Societat Theatre (Calvià, Mallorca), the official site of the Fiction Mallorca Pitch event. With the aim of promoting the audiovisual industry in the … Read more

EMIFF named one of MovieMaker‘s 50 film festivals worth the entry fee 2023

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MovieMaker announced that Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival has been named to its annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, celebrating festivals that serve moviemakers and audiences in some of the best destinations in the world.   MovieMaker, a film magazine and website based in Los Angeles, compiles its annual list based on surveys, … Read more

Mallorca Film Festival 12th edition heats up with early bird deadline

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EMIFF announce their official dates for this upcoming 12th Edition: October 18th – 24th, 2023 in scenic Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Save the date and start submitting your films now. March 3rd marks their Early Bird Submission Deadline. Other Deadlines include: Regular on May 5th, Late on June 9th, Final Deadline on August 4th.  This … Read more

Event Review: Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

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CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT EMIFF Evolution Mallorca Film Festival – whose mission statement is “bridging cultures, bridging people” – is ready to solidify its seat among the echelons of well-respected small international film festivals around the world. We report from the 2022 edition of the event which marked the festival’s 11th year in style.  … Read more

EMIFF announces full line-up for 11th edition

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival announced its 2022 programme, for what will be the 11th Edition of the independent, international event – the longest-running physical film festival in the region. The entire 2022 programme will feature a total of 127 projects across all categories. This year sees a new section dedicated to Debut Feature … Read more

EMIFF announces 2022 opening night film & ICON Award recipient

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) announced its Opening Night feature film for its Fall festival, which kicks off next month on the Spanish island.  The Opening Night film has been unveiled by festival founder and director Sandra Lipski as the Palme d’Or winning, satirical black comedy, Triangle of Sadness. Writer/director Ruben Östlund will be … Read more