The Italian Embassy has contributed the film MAFIA & RED TOMATOES (La Nostra Terra) to the KKIFF 2017 movie screenings. It is about land that has been given back to the people from the mafia and as they try to build up a farm, the mafia boss is still causing trouble even while he is […]
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Myanmar | 2016 | 95 mins | Narrative Synopsis When US-raised Jaden returs to his Myanmar birthplace to research his thesis on Burmese music, he falls in love with Hnin, a traditional and proud Burmese woman. The second reason for Jaden’s trip is to find his roots. As Hnin helps him to find his birth […]
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AWARDS NIGHT – KKIFF 2017 – list of winners A. BUZZ10 FILMMAKERS’ COMPETITION NARRATIVE CATEGORY Silver Kinabalu Award – Masoud Soheili (Indonesia) for HEAVEN OF CHILDREN – sponsored by SPArKS Golden Kinabalu Award – Kubendera M.S. Mahadevan (Malaysia) for SI TOMMY – sponsored by Kopi Cap Kuda Citation: For portraying a sensitive issue, and that […]
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NEW USERS Enjoy 1 free ride worth RM15 with the promo code GO2KKIFF17 Valid for rides to/from Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival 2017 screenings at Imago Shopping Mall, on 22-30 July 2017 only.
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Hassan Muthalib, Chief Judge for the BUZZ10 Filmmakers’ Competition, commented on the high standard of entries this year, compared to other years. He described the entries as ‘outstanding’ and his fellow judge, Jafree Yusop, said that ‘the films put hope back in the Malaysian film industry’. Read the full article for about the KKIFF 2017’s […]
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You can now book your tickets for all the KKIFF screenings online through the MBO website. Go to MBO Imago Mall – use the Quick Booking tab to find the movies you want and make yo urbookings. Tickets are RM10.60 (including GST) You can also download the MBO Cinemas mobile app to make your bookings […]
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Get RM5 off your rides to and from Suria Sabah on Sunday, 16 July 2017. Get it now… Promo Code: KKIFFAWARDS
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Press Releases: 13 July 2017 Kota Kinabalu: Movie buffs and cinema goers here can expect to enjoy quality, inspiring and fascinating international movies including from Malaysia when 27 films from 18 different countries will be screened at a MBO cinema at Imago Mall from July 22 until 29. Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIFF) 2017 […]
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All the things you must know about this year’s festival. Download KKIFF 2017 Festival Guide (PDF 3MB)
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The KKIFF 2017 is proud to present its CINEBALU & World Movie programme to you. We are opening and closing our festival with Malaysia films! REDHA was Malaysia’s submission to the Oscars last year – a movie about a family with an autistic child. MENCARI RAHMAT is a completely new film that is having its […]
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Masterclasses are being offered on Sunday, 09 July from 10.00am to 5.00pm as part of the Sabah Film Academy. It’s FREE and open to everyone. Date: Sunday, 9 July 2017 Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm Venue: Black Box KK, 8th Floor Suria Sabah The masterclasses will be given by the mentors for the Sabah Film Academy: […]
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How to Vote? Download “JuiceSky” mobile app from Apple Store or Google Play Store. Simply sign-up for a FREE JuiceSky user account and vote your favourite short film. Scoring will be based on 80% from JuiceSky Mobile App and 20% by Invited Judges. Voting ends at midnight on Friday, 14 July 2017. Choose your favourite […]
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