A premier event in Russia’s cultural calendar; a platform for showcasing a diverse spectrum of independent, experimental, and documentary cinema
Festival Name: Maykop International Film Festival
Location: Maykop, Russia
Dates: January 22–24, 2027
Edition: 10th Edition
Organizer: Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization for the Development of the Arts
About the Festival: Held since 2017, the Maykop International Film Festival has become a major annual cultural event, not only for the capital of Adygea but for Russia as a whole. The festival is organized and managed by the independent non-commercial organization “Festival Plus,” which specializes in arts development.
Awards: Best Experimental Film, Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Nature Film, Best Documentary, Best Animated Film, Best Horror Film, Best Music Film/Clip, Best Web/New Media Work, Best Series, Best Student Film, Best Children’s Film, Best Comedy, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Special Jury Award, Audience Choice Award.
Accepted Genres:Experimental, Feature Film, Short Film, Documentary, Nature Film, Animation, Children’s Film, Music Film/Clip, Series, Screenplay, Student Film, Horror, Web/New Media, Comedy, Comic Book.
Runtime:Under 180 minutes
Production Year:Completed after January 1, 2025
Language and Subtitles:All materials submitted for the selection phase must have English subtitles. Films selected for the festival must have Russian subtitles. MIFF can assist with the preparation of Russian subtitles, conducting necessary reviews, and obtaining the documentation required for the film’s submission to government authorities for an additionally negotiated fee.
Submission Fee:$45 USD
Submission Deadline:November 1, 2026
