Malaysia International Film Festival 2025 Launches Asean On Screen and Expands Global Collaborations
Miffest assembles its strongest line-up of ambassadors yet, Bront Palarae returns, joined by Siti Saleha and Daiyan Trisha sets a purposeful vision for the future of regional cinema with asean on screen launch, hong leong bank multi-year partnership, and landmark collaboration with european film festival for its 25th anniversary
The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) has unveiled key highlights for its highly anticipated 8th edition, taking place from 19-27 July 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, the festival’s official hotel partner. This year’s festival will open at MyTOWN Shopping Centre, marking a vibrant return to its signature annual in-person celebrations and reaffirming MIFFest’s role as a leading platform for cinema and cultural exchange in the region.
A Renewed Circle of Storytellers: MIFFest Names Its Festival Ambassadors
Leading the refreshed line-up of Festival Ambassadors are acclaimed actresses Siti Saleha and Daiyan Trisha,...
The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) has unveiled key highlights for its highly anticipated 8th edition, taking place from 19-27 July 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, the festival’s official hotel partner. This year’s festival will open at MyTOWN Shopping Centre, marking a vibrant return to its signature annual in-person celebrations and reaffirming MIFFest’s role as a leading platform for cinema and cultural exchange in the region.
A Renewed Circle of Storytellers: MIFFest Names Its Festival Ambassadors
Leading the refreshed line-up of Festival Ambassadors are acclaimed actresses Siti Saleha and Daiyan Trisha,...
- 4/22/2025
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Malaysian cinema takes center stage as the 8th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) revealed its strongest ambassador lineup yet, with celebrated actor Bront Palarae returning for a sixth consecutive year, now joined by acclaimed actors Siti Saleha and Daiyan Trisha.
The trio represents what festival organizers describe as “a generation of storytellers deeply connected to audience, culture, and community,” embodying MIFFest’s mission of elevating cinema that speaks to contemporary issues while looking toward the future.
The festival has unveiled its ambitious vision for its July 19-27 run. Themed “Infinity” this year’s festival taps into cinema’s capacity to forge connections during times of change.
The festival’s international footprint continues to expand, with partnership developments highlighting this year’s edition. As Malaysia assumes the Asean chair position in 2025, MIFFest has partnered with the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) to launch “Asean On Screen” – a dedicated program celebrating Southeast Asian film and television.
The trio represents what festival organizers describe as “a generation of storytellers deeply connected to audience, culture, and community,” embodying MIFFest’s mission of elevating cinema that speaks to contemporary issues while looking toward the future.
The festival has unveiled its ambitious vision for its July 19-27 run. Themed “Infinity” this year’s festival taps into cinema’s capacity to forge connections during times of change.
The festival’s international footprint continues to expand, with partnership developments highlighting this year’s edition. As Malaysia assumes the Asean chair position in 2025, MIFFest has partnered with the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) to launch “Asean On Screen” – a dedicated program celebrating Southeast Asian film and television.
- 4/17/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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