Malibu International Film Festival (MIFF) is a

film festival A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors. Films may be of recent date and, depending upon ...

and

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organization, established in 1997, that showcases independent American and international films. The MIFF line-up includes world premieres and U.S. premieres with the focus on introducing new filmmakers to the film industry. The festival has honored and featured many major actors and film personalities, including

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and

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Awards

*Best Documentary *Award for Best Short Film *Award for Best Live Action Short Film *Award for Best Animation *Student Filmmaking Award *Audience Choice Award for Best Film *Special Jury Selection

References

External links

* Film festivals in California Cinema of Southern California Tourist attractions in Malibu, California Film festivals established in 1997 1997 establishments in California {{US-film-festival-stub