The Malaga Festival has opened the call for entries for the tenth edition of MAFF (Málaga Festival Fund & Co Production Event), one of the leading spaces for audiovisual co-production between Europe and Latin America. Project registration can be completed online until October 22, 2026, through the website of MAFIZ, the industry area of the Malaga event.
The call for entries is particularly significant at a key moment for the sector, as MAFF will mark a decade of activity, coinciding with the 30th edition of the Malaga Festival, which will be held from March 2 to 5, 2027. The announcement of the selected projects will take place during Ventana Sur 2026, one of the most important audiovisual markets in Ibero-America.
What is MAFF and why is it relevant to the industry?
MAFF is defined as a meeting space for Latin American and European feature film producers, designed to promote international co-production and access to financing. The forum brings together some of the main international co-production funds in one place, making it a strategic event for those looking to make the leap to global markets.
According to the organization, the goal of the forum is to select projects with market potential and offer them creative, economic, and financial advice to facilitate their international integration. Personalized training for producers and directors is also provided, tailored to the specific needs of each selected project.
Training, networking, and new narratives
Among its goals, MAFF seeks to foster innovation in business and production models for feature films with international appeal, with a view toward their subsequent distribution in different markets and formats.
The forum also aims to consolidate itself as a networking platform for the industry, allowing producers, distributors, and agents to discover projects in very early stages of development. Likewise, it serves as a space for debate on the trends shaping the global audiovisual ecosystem.
Another key focus highlighted by the organization is the incorporation of new players in the Ibero-American audiovisual industry, with special attention to content that responds to diverse and growing audiences.
Organization and institutional partners
MAFF is organized by the Malaga City Council through the Malaga Festival, in collaboration with several institutions from the Ibero-American audiovisual sector. These include the ICAA (Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts of Spain), the CAACI (Conference of Ibero-American Audiovisual and Cinematographic Authorities), the IBERMEDIA program, the FIPCA (Ibero-American Federation of Film and Audiovisual Producers), and EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs).
This institutional collaboration network reinforces the importance of MAFF within the calendar of international co-production forums, consolidating Malaga as a meeting point between the European and Latin American industries.
Frequently asked questions
Until when can a project be submitted to MAFF 2027?
Project registration remains open online until October 22, 2026, through the MAFIZ website.
When will the selected projects be announced?
The announcement of the projects selected for MAFF 2027 will take place during Ventana Sur 2026.
When is MAFF 2027 held?
MAFF will take place from March 2 to 5, 2027, as part of the 30th edition of the Malaga Festival.
What type of projects can be submitted to MAFF?
MAFF is aimed at Latin American and European feature film producers interested in exploring avenues for international co-production and financing.
Which institutions participate in the organization of MAFF?
The forum is organized by the Malaga City Council through the Malaga Festival, with the collaboration of the ICAA, CAACI, IBERMEDIA, FIPCA, and EAVE.
Which edition of MAFF will be held in 2027?
The 2027 edition marks the tenth edition of MAFF since its inception.
