Muslim International Film Festival

MIFF 2026 is back! We’re excited to welcome international filmmakers back to the heart of London, Leicester Square. Features | Shorts | Industry panels & networking 🎟️ Early Bird ends 30 Jan | Final deadline 20 Mar 🎥 Submissions - bit.ly/3MZR8M8 #MIFF2026

We were honoured to screen Mohammed Almughanni's 'An Orange from Jaffa' at #ASFF2024, as part of @MuslimFilmFest’s Guest Programme. Now, the film, which follows a young Palestinian looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint, has been shortlisted for an #Oscar. Watch the trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=rJaDo3…

UKMF & MIFF Founder / CEO Sajid Varda was honoured to attend a special reception hosted by the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace. Sajid was granted a private audience with King Charles, who expressed keen interest in the mission to champion Muslim creative talent and stories.

It’s finally here! The world premiere of Gladiator II. A phenomal cast and crew directed by the great @Sir_RidleyScott. The first film was so expertly cast and is regarded as one of the most iconic films of all time. Thank you @BAFTA @FilmTVCharity for the invite ❤️ #GladiatorII

We are delighted to welcome programmers from @Tribeca, @sheffdocfest, @LSFF & @MuslimFilmFest to #York for @ASFFest.  Gain insight into how international festivals work & explore @ASFFest’s incredible industry events, 6-10 Nov: asff.co.uk/events/

The Upcoming describes ‘Sky Peals’ as 'a compelling exploration of human behaviour’. Join us for a special preview and catch Writer/Director Moin Hussain at the live Q&A session. Book here: broadway.org.uk/whats-on/previ… #BFIBacked @screenyorkshire @MuslimFilmFest @BroadwayCinema

Catch a preview of the captivating ’Sky Peals’ and take the opportunity to meet Writer/Director Moin Hussain for an engaging Q&A at Picture House, Keighly on the 6th of August. Book here: keighley.nm-cinemas.co.uk/book-now/1373/… #BFIBacked @screenyorkshire @MuslimFilmFest @PictureHousekly

Come along to Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds on the 5th of August for a preview of Moin Hussain’s atmospheric and compelling Sky Peals, followed by a Q&A with Moin Hussain and Actor Natalie Gavin. Book here: hpph.co.uk/films/sky-peals #BFIBacked @HydeParkPH @MuslimFilmFest

Watched this during the @MuslimFilmFest this year and it was one of my favourites. So seek it out.

The amazingly talented #ScottishPakistani film maker @RaisahAhmed speaks to @IndyUrduUK on her upcoming projects at the @MuslimFilmFest 🎥

Watch our highlights of the closing day of #MIFF 2024 - Thanks to everyone that supported and attended the first ever Muslim International Film Festival in London. See you next year....

'Inshallah a Boy' wins Best Feature at inaugural Muslim Int'l Film Festival broadcastprome.com/news/inshallah… #MuslimInternationalFilmFestival #Jordanianfilm #InshallahaBoy

@MuslimFilmFest @BAFTA @Channel4 @FilmTVCharity @lizzzburden @MariayahK @marcusryder @NeilaButt So proud to have taken part in this important discussion 🤝

Inshallah A Boy has been named Best Feature at the Muslim International Film Festival eyeforfilm.co.uk/news/2024-06-0… #MIFF

🎥🎬Great covering the first Muslim International Film Festival @MuslimFilmFest in London over the last 4 days! #MuslimFilmFest #RepresentationMatters #DiversityInFilm #LondonFilmFestival #SupportIndieFilm

Fabulous 4 days at the @MuslimFilmFest in #London Great platform for aspiring & highly talented young Muslim filmmakers, artists, directors & storytellers from across the globe to come together & showcase their work. Much needed. Well done @SajidVarda & team 🙌 @IndyUrduUK

Asif Kapadia And Amjad Al Rasheed’s ‘Inshallah A Boy’ Among Winners At London’s Inaugural Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) deadline.com/2024/06/asif-k…

Congratulations to @SajidVarda @ukmuslimfilm @MuslimFilmFest for a fine choice of closing night film, a great Q&A and a lovely event to round off a really successful inaugural festival. We are lucky to have the support of Sajid on our Advisory Group.

Great to attend the closing night of @MuslimFilmFest and meet brilliant people creating space for representation and community. Congratulations @SajidVarda @CPapasotiriou for a fine choice of films - IN CAMERA deserves to be seen on the big screen with an audience.