Tier 3
Floriana, Malta
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Kinemastik International Short Film Festival was started 22 years ago in Malta by a collective, now an NGO. We are primarily focused on short film from emerging and independent, local and international directors. The festival is held over three nights in an outdoor venue,
The main submission deadline for Kinemastik International Short Film Festival is around 8 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Kinemastik International Short Film Festival costs from EUR 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Kinemastik International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Kinemastik International Short Film Festival takes place in Floriana, Malta.
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