Montréal Underground Film Festival (Festival de films underground de Montréal)

Montréal Underground Film Festival

Festival de films underground de Montréal

Also known as: MUFF, Montreal Underground Film Festival
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Low-budget filmmaking outside the conventions of commercial Hollywood defines the Montréal Underground Film Festival (MUFF). The Montréal, Canada event is run by a collective of independent filmmakers, writers, teachers and cinephiles, with an emphasis on creative freedom and experimentation. Co-founded in 2006 by Karina Mariano and Zoë Brown, it presents local and international work, including short films and experimental documentaries. Its selection excludes films affiliated with major studios and productions conceived as calling cards for the commercial industry.

The dates for the twentieth edition are 15–17 May 2026 at Groupe Intervention Vidéo. The programme combines thematic screenings with a special presentation and an Original MUFF Crew retrospective. Nominated films are considered for jury prizes, with each juror selecting a favourite.

Country

Canada

Focus

Experimental

Categories

Experimental, Short

Awards and prizes

MUFF awards Jury Prizes to films nominated from its programme. For the twentieth edition in 2026, each of the three jurors selects a favourite film and provides a statement explaining the choice.

Festival rules

MUFF focuses on low-budget, independent filmmaking that challenges conventional commercial cinema. Films affiliated in any way with a major motion-picture studio are ineligible, as are films conceived as calling cards for the commercial film industry. The official website provides a submissions page; its 2026 submission form is closed.

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