Kinemastik is an NGO responsible for the Kinemastik International Short Film Festival and a year-round cultural programme. Kinemastik links young filmmakers in Malta to the world of cinema and provides them with a platform for their work, through local screenings as well as through worldwide distribution of locally produced work. This February Kinemastik will be attending Berlinale, which is one of the biggest film festivals in the world. This is possible through the Cultural Export Funds managed by Arts Council Malta. For more information visit: http://www.kinemastik.org/ & Slavko Vukanovic
Kinemastik is once again premiering a programme of exciting, relevant and groundbreaking short films at the International Short Film Festival, taking place on the 27th and 28th July at the Garden of Rest in Floriana.
Short films are becoming an increasingly popular vehicle for artistic producers seeking to tackle topical and provocative issues. For the last fourteen years, the Maltese cultural NGO, Kinemastik, has been organising an annual short film festival as part of its year-round programme of film-related events and activities.
The Kinemastik International Short Film Festival provides an ideal platform through which resident filmmakers can forge meaningful creative and professional connections with leaders in the world of cinema, as well as share their work with local audiences and guest speakers. Over the years, the festival has also earned itself a place in the hearts of local filmgoers thanks to an intimate ambience that allows viewers to experience the full appeal of the short films selected.
Kinemastik is a cultural NGO based in Malta, responsible for a year-round programme of film screenings, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, talks and short film production. The Kinemastik International Short Film Festival takes place in July and is held over three days at The Garden of Rest, a deconsecrated cemetery overlooking the Marsamxett Harbour. Kinemastik collaborates with international filmmakers and festivals to bring independent film to a local audience. The festival is now in its 15th year. Kinemastik links local filmmakers to the world of cinema, providing them with a platform for their work, through local screenings as well as through worldwide distribution of locally produced works.Kinemastik is supported by Arts Council Malta through a Cultural Partnership Agreement. Kinemastik Slavko Vukanovic
The Poetry on Film project is an initiative that beautifully merges the visual art of film with Malta’s rich literature. Each year, a Maltese poem is selected to be adapted into a short film which then premieres at the Malta Mediterranean Literature Film Festival. This project is a collaboration with Inizjamed. Inizjamed M.A. in Film Studies – University of Malta
Film Grain Foundation is pleased to announce the first edition of Summer Cinema, a touring cinema concept around Malta and Gozo. Starting on Friday 2 August 2019, the foundation will be screening five classic gems at various open-air venues around the islands. The first film, the award-winning film Il Postino will the shown at Wied iż-Żurrieq in the area close to Torri Xutu that was recently restored by Malta Airport Foundation. Following a short break during the Santa Maria weekend, Summer Cinema will return on 23rd August 2019 with a tribute to the late Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli who died on 15 June 2019. His 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will screen at the northern village of Mellieħa. A week later on 30th August 2019, the Czech production Kolya, the Oscar winning Best Foreign Language Film of 1997 will screen at Saint Paul’s Bay. The final screening for Summer Cinema 2019 will be the french animation Ernest and Celestine. The film will be shown at Malta’s old Capital City, Mdina. Valletta Film Festival Summer Cinema 2019
Following the success of the first two years, the ‘Gozo Film Festival‘ is proud to announce its third edition! This festival aims to promote local (Gozitan and Maltese) and foreign filmmakers, with a whole new section dedicated to children and teenagers. The festival is set to take place on the picturesque bastions of the Citadel, in the heart of Victoria. Gozo Film Festival 2019 Federico Chini
One of the most anticipated movies of the year is finally here. Limestone Cowboy, a film produced by Take 2 Entertainment, will premiere at the Eden Cinemas on Saturday 13 April. Limestone Cowboy revolves around Karist Camilleri, a man who decides to run for office with his own political party after being turned down as a candidate for the political party he grew up supporting. The Limestone Cowboy premiers at the Eden Cinemas on Saturday 13 April. You can buy your tickets for this highly anticipated movie from edencinemas.com.mt, or from the mobile app. Take 2 Entertainment Limestone Cowboy Abigail Mallia Carlos Debattista Eden Cinemas