MAYKOP INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RU)

MISSION
The Maykop International Film Festival was founded in 2017 and has become an annual cultural event not only for the capital of Adygea but also for Russia as a whole. The festival is organized and run by the Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization for the Development of the Arts "Festival Plus".

The Maykop International Film Festival offers a platform for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work. The festival does not impose any restrictions on genres or themes of films. However, all films selected for the festival must comply with Russian law and ethical standards.

The festival features an interesting and competitive program where films are screened, followed by discussions and voting. The audience also has the opportunity to ask questions to the organizers and participants of the festival.

We invite all filmmakers to participate in the festival and receive feedback from the audience. Prize-winning films will receive awards in various categories, a special jury prize, and the audience award.

BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
BEST FILM ABOUT NATURE
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEST ANIMATION FILM
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST HORROR FILM
BEST MUSIC FILM / CLIP
BEST WEB / NEW MEDIA
BEST SERIAL
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST CHILDREN'S FILM
BEST COMEDY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST SCENARIO
SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

RULES & TERMS
This Agreement Is Between "Maykop International Film Festival" (MIFF) And Film-Makers.
This Agreement Will Enter Into Force Immediately After The Application On Our Partner Sites.
MIFF Has No Restrictions On Genres Of Films.
The Length Should Not Exceed 180 Minutes.
The Film Must Be Made After 1 January 2025
The Film Does Not Have To Be The Premiere.
All Films Selected For The Festival Must Not Break The Law Of The Russian Federation And The Moral And Ethical Standards.
All Materials Are Only Online At The Festival Partners.
The Selection Of Films Is Engaged In The Jury.
Jury Considers Only Those Films Whose Authors Have Paid The Entrance Fee At The Partner Sites.
The Entry Fee Is Non-Refundable And Does Not Give 100% Guarantees Showing The Film At The Festival.
All Materials Sent To Miff Will Not Be Returned.
MIFF Has The Right To Use All The Promotional Materials And Movie Trailers For Placement On The Festival Website, And Media Channels And Social Networks,
All Materials For The Selection Must Have English Subtitles.
Movies That Are Selected For The Festival Must Have Russian Subtitles.
Festival Participants Should Independently Send Us A Copy Of Your Movie In Any Digital Format Online.
Films Selected For Showing At The Festival, Must Pass All State Testing And Getting Rolling Certificates In Accordance With The Russian Law On Their Own.
MIFF Helps To Make Subtitles And Go Through All The Necessary Checks Receipt Of All Documents To Show To The State Authorities, For A Fee, Which Is Negotiated Individually.
MIFF Has The Right At Any Time To Change The Date And Time, And Location, And Other Information In The Agreement. Miff Is Not Obliged To Notify The Filmmakers About The Changes.
The New Agreement Comes Into Force Immediately After Publication On The Festival Website And On Partner Sites.
Filing Is An Electronic Signature, This You Agree To All The Conditions Prescribed Above.
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Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Gopa Biswas

We are deeply honoured and grateful to the organizers and jury of the Maykop International Film Festival for selecting our feature film Annayaa for this esteemed festival.
This recognition means a great deal to our entire team and strengthens our commitment to meaningful cinema that reflects human resilience, healing, and cultural values. Annayaa is a heartfelt journey inspired by inner transformation, wellness traditions, and the strength of the human spirit, and we are delighted to share this story with an international audience.

With gratitude and warm regards,
Team ANNAYAA
Mangosteen Media & Entertainment

January 2026

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barbara peikert

A big thank you to the jury and the entire festival team for selecting WavesWaterWal for the program of the unique Maikop Film Festival.

July 2025

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Response from festival:

Barbara Thank you. Your film has become a real highlight of the program for us.
Mahmoud abu jazi

Thank you for accepting our film and screening it at the festival.

July 2025

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Response from festival:

Dear Mahmoud, Thank you for your kind words. Your film graced our competition program and was warmly received by the audience. Thank you for your work.
Dara Semerad

It was a great experience. Everyone was very professional and our film got a lot of exposure. Thank you so much.

November 2024

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Response from festival:

Dear Dara. Thank you for the kind words. Your cartoon was a real gem in the festival program. We are waiting for new jobs.
Darko Djeric

Very professional team, excellent communication, great programming !

September 2024

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Response from festival:

Dear Darкo.
Thank you for the kind words. We really try to be the best.

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Dates & Deadlines

January 28, 2026
Opening Date
February 1, 2026
EARLY DEADLINE
February 22, 2026
FIRST DEADLINE
March 15, 2026
LATE DEADLINE
April 5, 2026
INTERIM DEADLINE
April 26, 2026
NORMAL FIRST DEADLINE
May 17, 2026
REGULAR DEADLINE
June 7, 2026
NORMAL SECOND DEADLINE
June 28, 2026
NORMAL THE THIRD DEADLINE
July 19, 2026
NOTICE DATE DEADLINE
January 10, 2027
Notification Date
January 22 – 24, 2027
Event Date

Categories & Fees

FEATURE FILM
FEATURE FILM - ACCEPT ANY FILM LONGER THAN 60 MINUTES.
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DOCUMENTARY FILM
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EXPERIMENTAL FILM
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NATURE FILM
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SHORT FILM
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ANIMATION FILM
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CHILDREN'S FILM
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MUSIC FILM\ CLIP
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SERIAL
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SCREENPLAY
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STUDENT FILM
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HORROR FILM
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WEB / NEW MEDIA
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COMEDY
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COMIC BOOK
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