Started in 2011, the MAFF is Europe’s largest film festival focusing on Arab cinema. Parallel to the festival is the MAFF Industry Days (MID). MID is an industry forum for collaboration and co-production between the Nordic and Arab film industries, initiated in 2015.
Standout 2026 Edition: Held from April 10th to 16th, the 16th edition of MAFF screened around 38 films, honored Saudi cinema pioneer Abdullah Al Muhaisen, opened with Hasan Hadi’s THE PRESIDENT CAKE, and closed with Sara Rozeik’s LOVE, IMAGINED.
