The first Manila International Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in 2024. Photo by Steven Lam.
Due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) has postponed its second edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a later date this year that will be announced.
MIFF was going to show entries plus special screening films at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and hold a closing night awards gala at the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Omen Ortiz, MIFF chairman and co-founder, said in a statement:
“Because of the catastrophic wildfires that are heavily affecting Southern California, we at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) are postponing our second 2025 edition, originally scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a later date to be announced.
“We are devastated by the tremendous impact of the wildfires on many people, including the Filipino community. At this time, as we pray for the people experiencing trauma and loss, we ask all to continue supporting the fire relief efforts.
“We look forward to announcing the new dates of this year’s MIFF where we plan to honor the frontline workers and volunteers, including the Filipino first responders, who are heroically battling the wildfires.”
