Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions about MAFF, the Festival de Málaga's co-production and funding event.
If you do not find satisfactory answers, please do not hesitate to contact us by writing to: mcgil@malagaprocultura.com
Which films can be registered at MAFF?
Projects by Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese directors of fiction feature films, documentaries and animation films, with a minimum duration of 70 minutes, will be accepted. Short films, series, news reports and TV movies will not be accepted.
Which countries can participate?
Projects must be submitted by production companies based in Latin America, Spain or Portugal.
When do I get a response from MAFF?
The final decision will be published on the Festival de Málaga website in early December 2025.
In the case of a documentary project, is attaching the script required?
No. In the case of a documentary project, a treatment must be attached (no more than 20 pages), together with the other required documentation.
Can a project whose director is not of one of the MAFF nationalities be eligible?
No. MAFF is strategically designed to encourage co-production between Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
Can projects in post-production be submitted?
The projects submitted must be at an advanced stage of development, understood as those projects that have secured funding of at least 20% for their production. Projects that are in the filming or post-production phase will not be accepted.
What type of document is the "Clarification of Chain of Rights" document?
The clarification of chain of rights is a document or a contract that transfers the rights from the screenwriter to the producer, and officially authorises the producer to use the script for a film project.
It must be signed by the director, producer and screenwriter, and need not be attached if the writer and producer are the same person.
What does the director's motivation refer to?
This refers to what motivated the director to make this film. The inclusion of an aesthetic proposal and previous work by the director will be an asset. It is very important that the motivation of the director accompanies the submitted documents. It will be considered as a value for project eligibility.
Can a production company submit more than one project?
Yes. A production company may submit a maximum of two projects, provided that both meet the participation requirements.
Can a production company present a project that has already been presented in previous editions?
No. A previously assessed project is not eligible.
How does the selection process work?
The projects will be subject to two stages:
Stage 1: Eligibility.
Proposals will be checked for compliance with the requirements set out in the regulations underpinning the call.
Priority will be given to projects that have not been presented in other similar calls for proposals in other festivals and/or markets.
Stage 2: Assessment.
Eligible projects will be assessed by a team of experts, who are also part of the LEARNING & TRAINING team. Both the production and financing structure as well as the artistic content of the proposal will be assessed.
The selection committee is made up of audiovisual experts of recognised prestige from both Europe and Latin America.
The main goal of the selection of projects will be to promote the artistic and creative talent of the participating directors. The capacity and potential of the project to access the international market will be taken into account.
