To celebrate the films screening in competition at the 2nd Muslim International Film Festival, awards were presented to ‘Best Feature’ and ‘Best Short’. The jury comprised Neila Butt (creative equality lead, Channel 4), Imrun Islam (head of film and TV licensing, UK and Ireland, StudioCanal) and Naqqash Khalid (writer and director, In Camera). The winners … Read more
The Muslim International Film Festival will return to London’s Leicester Square for its second edition, running 2-5 July, “championing the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers and highlighting their compelling stories”. “MIFF first entered the film festival circuit in 2024, at a time of polarised public opinion and a prevalence of negative portrayals of Muslims in … Read more
The inaugural edition of the Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) runs May 30th – June 2nd in London’s Leicester Square. As well as championing new and upcoming filmmakers and talent, MIFF celebrates and honours individuals who have already made innovative contributions to the film industry with the festival’s Trailblazer Award. MIFF is to present the inaugural Trailblazer Award … Read more
The inaugural edition of the Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) runs May 30th – June 2nd in London’s Leicester Square. Championing the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers and highlighting their compelling stories, MIFF is also a platform for productions inspired by Muslim culture and faith, embracing filmmakers of all backgrounds. At a time of polarised … Read more