The 28th Festival de Málaga, held from 14 to 23 March, has ended with a new rise in the number of spectators and participants, as well as in its international prestige, reflected in the high number of sector professionals from many different countries participating in its MAFIZ industry area.
All this was possible thanks to the support from institutions and companies that have participated in this 28th Festival de Málaga, organised by Malaga City Council and its Department of Culture and Historical Heritage, through Málaga Procultura, with support from the Malaga Provincial Council and the Ministry of Culture, through the ICAA; the collaboration of the Andalusian Regional Government, through the Department of Tourism and Sport and the Department of Culture; with Repsol as a multi-energy partner; and with the sponsorship of RTVE, Atresmedia, "la Caixa" Foundation, Cervezas Victoria, Iryo and Diario Sur.
The number of films scheduled at the 28th edition was 260 and the number of sessions 308, plus other activities such as the two screenings of the closing concert by El Kanka, the great photographic exhibition in Calle Larios by Juan Naharro, the new La Villa del Mar space at Malagueta beach, meetings, presentations, etc., as well as the activities held in the Solidarity Space, with more than 50 participating associations.
In terms of audience, the event attracted almost 108,000 spectators and participants in its different activities, including the almost 53,000 tickets issued, as well as visitors to other direct access activities, with accreditation or invitation. All this has resulted in takings of close to 280,000. This puts the festival's figures well above those of last year's edition, with an increase of almost 10% in spectators and participants.
The number of people accredited for the 28th edition of the Festival was 4,325, of which 1,650 were guests; 1,600 from 63 countries at MAFIZ; 225 from film schools and 850 press professionals, including 25 international media outlets.
The audience awaits the actors outside the Hotel AC Málaga Palacio.
Juan Naharro was the photographer invited to exhibit his work at Calle Larios.
Carmen Machi, winner of the Málaga Award, greeting fans on her arrival on the red carpet.
Official Competition press conferences are held in the Albéniz cinema with a large influx of media.
This year we inaugurated La Villa del Mar, a meeting point in La Malagueta with a schedule focused on innovation, culture and technology.
The team of ¨Sorda¨, winner of this year's edition, posing on the red carpet before the closing gala.
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