Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

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

Documentary Twiggy and Fernando Frías’ latest film premiere exclusively at Evolution Mallorca

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Supermodel Twiggy and Mexican director Fernando Frías present their documentaries exclusively in Spain this week, as part of the 14th edition of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.  The documentary Twiggy premieres today (23 October), while Frías’ documentary Depeche Mode: M will screen tomorrow, Friday 24, with both at Cineciutat.  There will be Q&A sessions … Read more

Phedon Papamichael ASC GSC and more celebrated at Evolution Mallorca

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Acclaimed cinematographer Phedon Papamichael ASC GSC, actor, director and screenwriter Steve Buscemi and actress Ingrid García-Jonsson inaugurated the 14th edition of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival this evening (22 October) at Palma’s Palau de Congressos. During the opening ceremony, these three major industry figures were honoured, and the film Los Domingos by Alauda Ruiz … Read more

Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival launches full 2025 programme

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The full programme for the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, running from 21 October to 29 October in Palma, has been confirmed.  Opening with Los Domingos, recent Golden Shell Award Winner at the San Sebastian Film Festival, the festival will feature over 130 films from 30 countries.  The nine feature films in the official competition … Read more

Phedon Papamichael ASC GSC to receive EMIFF Cinematography Icon Award

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) will run from 21 to 29 October 21 2025, in Palma de Mallorca, celebrating the art of film while promoting international collaboration and cultural exchange. One of the festival’s most important pillars is the Cinematography Focus, celebrating its fourth edition as a vital platform to advance the craft … Read more

Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF receives Cinematography Evolution Award at EMIFF

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The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) kicked off its 13th edition tonight with an emotional opening gala at the Teatre Principal of Palma.  The tragic events in Valencia cast a somber note on the ceremony, with public officials noteably absent, due to Spain’s declaration of a three-day national mourning period. Festival director and founder … 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

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 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

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

Triangle of Sadness among winners at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

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The Palme d’Or-winning Triangle of Sadness, from Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, has triumphed at this year’s Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF), winning Best International Feature Film. The 11th edition of the festival also saw teenage pregnancy drama La Maternal scoop three awards – one apiece for director Pilar Palomero, actor Carla Quilez and cinematographer … 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

Evolution Mallorca to honour Lone Scherfig and Laia Costa

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  International film festival Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) has announced that filmmaker Lone Scherfig and actress Laia Costa will receive its 2022 Evolution Vision and Evolutionary New Talent Awards respectively. The 11th edition of the festival, which will be held 26 October – 1 November on the Spanish island of Mallorca, will also … Read more

British Cinematographer cements partnership with Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) has welcomed British Cinematographer as its latest media partner in the lead-up to its 11th edition, from 26 October until 1 November.  The announcement comes as part of leading Spanish film festival EMIFF’s new Cinematography Focus, which will see an international array of DPs come together on the sunny … Read more