The Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival is organized by the Macedonian Film Professionals Association (MFPA) to celebrate the latest achievements in the field of cinematography.
Each year, the Manaki Brothers ICFF is held in Bitola under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Macedonia and is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia. The Festival’s remarkable profile, whose mandate is enriched from year to year, is attractive to both film professionals and film aficionados from all over the world.
The main part of the festival program belongs to Camera 300 – the Official Competition of Long Feature Films from among the most recent European and worldwide productions. The cinematographers of these films contend for the Golden, Silver and Bronze Camera 300, awarded by the festival’s International Jury, currently composed of five members.
Besides the official competition, the festival includes a short film program that is non-competitive and presents outstanding films from the latest production year. In addition, the Manaki Brothers Student Program is dedicated to young, talented filmmakers. There are also workshops, seminars, and roundtables within the framework of the festival program.
The festival is renowned for its Life Achievement Award – a Golden Camera 300 awarded for outstanding work in cinematography. Nominees are considered from around the world. Previous laureates in the “Club of Greats” include: Vittorio Storaro, Vadim Yusov, Raoul Coutard, Tonino Delli Colli, Miroslav Ondricek, Henry Alekan, Freddie Francis, Jerzy Wojcik, Sven Nykvist, Branko Mihajlovski, Ljube Petkovski and Milton Manaki.
The festival maintains strong international relations, cooperating with other festivals from the Balkan region and beyond. Since 2002, it has been a member of the European Coordination of Film Festivals (ECFF). Through the years, the Manaki Brothers ICFF has gained many sincere friends and supporters all over the world. Today, it enjoys a unique reputation as one of the few festivals specifically honoring the art and creativity of the cinematographer.
About the Macedonian Film Professionals Association
Founded 21 May 1950, MFPA represents the interests of film professionals and film authors in Macedonia. Besides looking after its members’ rights and interests, MFPA fosters the professional development and growth of film creativity in the Republic of Macedonia. The Association aims to strengthen Macedonian cinematography and to ensure its continuity amid different activities. From year to year, MFPA offers significant contribution to Macedonian cinema and affirms world film art here in our country. One of the main activities of MFPA is the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival.
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Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival
Macedonian Film Professionals Association
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