🎬 Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) 2025
📅 21–29 October 2025
📍 Palma de Mallorca
Now in its 14th edition, the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) returns to Palma with its most ambitious program yet — featuring over 150 films and projects from around the world and 47 Balearic productions competing in the Made in Baleares section.
Founded by Sandra Seeling Lipski, the festival continues its mission of “Bridging Cultures – Bridging People” through the universal language of cinema — connecting independent filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from across the globe.
✨ Connecting Local and International Talent
This year, EMIFF strengthens its role as a creative bridge between the Balearic and international film communities. The Made in Baleares competition celebrates 47 locally produced works across nearly all festival categories — from documentaries and student shorts to experimental films and music videos.
Festival director Sandra Lipski emphasized EMIFF’s role in supporting emerging filmmakers: “Our goal has always been to connect cultures and people — and to support local talent from the very beginning. It’s exciting to see how scripts first awarded at our festival return as completed films.”
🌍 About the Festival
Over nine days, EMIFF transforms Palma into a creative hub for film lovers – offering screenings, panels, networking events, and unforgettable experiences across the city’s most iconic venues:
🎥 CineCiutat – daily screenings & competitions
🏛 Palau de Congressos – opening gala & special events
🎭 Teatre Principal – red carpet & closing ceremony
🌊 Hotel Es Princep & El Llorenç Parc de la Mar – industry talks & networking
🍸 Purohotel Palma & Rívoli – afterparties & creative gatherings
This year’s program includes the festival’s largest feature film lineup to date, with International Features, Debut Features, and Spotlight Screenings, alongside an inspiring selection of documentaries, short films, music videos, and Balearic productions.
✨ Festival Highlights
- Opening Night Gala at Palau de Congressos
- Made in Baleares – celebrating local talent and island filmmaking
- Evolution Edge – spotlight on bold new voices
- Cinematography Focus – masterclasses & gear showcases
- Innovation Focus by Largo.AI – exploring the future of film
- Women in Leadership & Producers Club Panels – championing creative collaboration
- Drive-In Cinema at Port Adriano – cult classics under the stars
- Cine Consciente Environmental Series – films that inspire change
- Films for Kids by BUFF Malmö – cinema for the youngest dreamers
📅 Festival Schedule 2025
🎥 Day 1 · Tuesday, 21 Oct
Opening Night Gala – Palau de Congressos, 18:00 h
- 18:00 h: Cocktail & Red Carpet
- 19:00 h: Special Awards
- 20:00 h: Opening Film: LOS DOMINGOS by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (Spanish with English subtitles)
🎬 Day 2 · Wednesday, 22 Oct
- Cinematography Focus Panel & Masterclass
- Filmmaker Welcome Coffee
🎬 Day 3 · Thursday, 23 Oct
- Cinematography Focus Gear Lounge, Panels & Masterclasses
🎬 Day 4 · Friday, 24 Oct
- Cinematography Focus continues
- Cine con Coche | Drive-In Cinema at Port Adriano
🎬 Day 5 · Saturday, 25 Oct
- Innovation Focus by Largo.AI
- Café con Cine
- Cine con Coche | Drive-In Cinema (second night)
🎬 Day 6 · Sunday, 26 Oct
- Women in Leadership Panel
- Producers Club Panel
- Films for Kids – BUFF Selection (CineCiutat)
🎬 Day 7 · Monday, 27 Oct
- OFF ESCAC Talk
- The Actors Home Panel
- Official Screenings
🎬 Day 8 · Tuesday, 28 Oct
- Road to Oscar Masterclass
- Film Talk with Julio Medem
- Café con Cine
- Mallorca Go! Emerging Talent Showcase
🎬 Day 9 · Wednesday, 29 Oct
- Closing Gala
🏆 Awards & Recognition
EMIFF is an Academia de Cine de España Goya Awards qualifying festival, presenting a range of honors including Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, Made in Baleares, Best Music Video, and the Evolutionary Spirit Award.
🎟 Tickets & Info
🎟 Festival passes & tickets available soon at 👉 www.evolutionfilmfestival.com
📲 Follow @evolutionfilmfestival for the latest updates, daily highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.
✨ EMIFF 2025 – Bridging Cultures. Bridging People. Through Film.
