The Malaga Festival was founded in 1998, and in each of its editions, it has sought to achieve a series of objectives, among which favouring the dissemination and promotion of Spanish cinema, becoming a national and international reference in the field of cinema, and contributing to the development of Malaga as an open and cultural city.
The Malaga Festival, which this year celebrates its twenty-seventh edition, contributes powerfully to the development of cinema in Spanish by presenting its best documentaries, short films, etc., in addition to paying tribute to different personalities from the film industry and organizing numerous cycles, exhibitions and parallel activities. A broad panorama of cinematographic culture is what the Malaga Festival wants to present and promote, so it always pays attention to training, creativity and innovation, framed in an activity that stands out for its dynamic character in continuous evolution and transformation.