Through carefully selected film programmes, the Mediterranean Film Festival Split aims to introduce the youngest audience to good quality local and European productions, introduce them to independent cinemas and encourage education through entertainment. As part of the Little Mediterranean programme, animated and feature films - short and long - for all ages, from 3+ years old, are being screened this year as well!

The Mediterranean Film Festival Split opens on 13 June 2024 with the world premiere of the film "Sola" by screenwriter and director Lana Barić. Marija Škaričić, Ivana Roščić, Snježana Sinovčić and Goran Marković star in this truly Mediterranean movie delicacy in which the main character returns to her native island.

In less than two weeks, the 17th Mediterranean Film Festival Split begins, bringing us record 107 films from 41 countries through six different programmes, which will be shown in four locations. In the Mediterranean feature-length program showing solely Croatian premieres in competition, directors Omar Hilal (Egypt), Miguel Faus (Spain), Enrico Maria Artale (Italy) and Ardit Sadika (Albania) will personally present their films to the audience.

"The Silent Maid", a dynamic and refreshing satirical drama by director Miguel Faus, was chosen for the opening film of this year's FMFS. The director will personally recall for the Split audience at the Bačvice Open-air Cinema about how his project came to be recognized and financially supported by the great Steven Soderbergh.