About the festival
The Macedonian Film Festival group is a not for profit organisation comprised of enthusiastic volunteers with a common interest in supporting the art of cinematography from Macedonia, both locally and abroad.
What once began as an idea continues as a tradition!
The group was originally formed by Macedonian expats who now call Australia home. Originally consisting of 4 members, the group has grown to a complete operational committee of 12, with volunteers on event day surpassing 30.
Since its inception, the committee has had the support of the Macedonian Consulate General in Melbourne, Ministry of Culture of Macedonia, Film Fund of Macedonia and Cinemateque of Macedonia.
Over the course of the festival, a variety of Macedonian films, contemporary feature films, documentaries and short films will be screened in the multicultural landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. Together with other Macedonian Film Festivals held in Toronto, London and New York, the Macedonian Film Festival has the opportunity to celebrate some of the best cinematic achievements to come from Macedonia.
Mission
Our mission is to honour, promote and nurture Macedonian cinema from local and international artists, while fostering cross-cultural communication.
The MFF aims to:
- Provide Macedonian filmmakers, local and abroad, an opportunity to be represented in Australia's multicultural and artistic cities.
- Create a premier Macedonian cultural event in Australia and New Zealand.
- Bridge communication between Macedonian and other cultural communities, while promoting cultural diversity and appreciation of art and cinema.
- Have concurrent events in: Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Geelong, Wollongong, Newcastle & Auckland, New Zealand.
Vision
Our vision is to showcase films by Macedonian film makers and films promoting Macedonia from around the world, to the Australian and NewZealand public. We also encourage new and emerging talent by offering them the opportunity for their films to be shown during the festival.
Having run the festival successfully for the past 2 years in Melbourne, this year we are looking to expand to other cities and regional centres within Australia including, Sydney & Canberra and also internationally to Auckland.
