freedom film festival
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Mini Film Festival
Kota Samarahan, Malaysia · Est. 2004 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 22 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Mini Film Festival in Kota Samarahan, Malaysia is widely described as the longest-running short film festival in Malaysia, organized annually by the Cinematography Programme at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. It is notable for giving filmmakers a platform to reach audiences and for highlighting creative, socially engaged storytelling, with festival programming that has included screenings, workshops, and talks; during the COVID-19 period, it became the first Malaysian on-site film festival to move fully online. [1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
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