Free outdoor movie screenings for MIFFest at MyTown
There’s a whole slew of Hollywood movies hitting the theatres in July. But if you’re looking to discover local films under the stars, head over to MyTOWN Shopping Centre, the venue for the MIFFest Open Air Cinema. From 20th to 27th July 2025, the event by Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will be screening local movies like The Journey and Munafik 2 for free at the KL mall. Here’s what you need to know:
Films & short films screened for MIFFest Open Air Cinema
Sure, we can watch movies at home. But not all of us have large screens and surround sound. Now, enter MIFFest Open Air Cinema, which will be screening a lineup of Malaysian-made movies in a range of genres for free at MyTOWN’s Sunken Garden.
There are staggered step seats at MyTOWN’s Sunken Garden.
Image credit: The Veritas Design Group
The outdoor moving screenings are part of the film festival’s collection of events to celebrate local and international movies, with a bazaar, panel discussions, and special movie screenings at GSC MyTown to catch too.
The Open Air Cinema in 2024.
Image credit: MIFFest
Seven locally loved movies, as well as short films, will be screened during the event. Movie buffs and anyone looking to just deep dive into the local film scene can explore movie genres ranging from gripping action films to spine-tingling horrors and heartwarming dramas. Here’s the rundown of films and short films to catch for free:
- 20th July, 7.30pm: Polis Evo
- 21st July, 7.30pm: Fly By Night
- 22nd July, 7.30pm: Desolasi
- 23rd July, 7.30pm: Munafik 2
- 24th July: Emerging Composers Initiative 2025 Shorts Showcase (6.45 PM) | Kuman Pictures Challenge 6 Finalists (8.15 PM)
- 25th July, 7.30pm: The Kid From The Big Apple
- 26th July, 7.30pm: Hantu Kak Limah
- 27th July, 7.30pm: The Journey
No registration is needed to catch a screening, but do note that seats are limited. There’ll also be free Hot Cups served on a first-come-first-served basis, 30 minutes before the movie begins rolling – so you’ll want to arrive promptly before the screening starts to grab a seat and a snack.
Watch homegrown favourites like ‘The Journey’.
Image credit: Far East Film Festival
You can also head to the MIFFest Market Place, happening from 19th to 27th July, at MyTown’s Town Park. The bazaar will have vendors offering food and more, in case you need more snacks to munch on during the movie screenings. It opens 4pm-10pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 10am-10pm from Fridays to Sundays.
Celebrate the local film industry at MIFFest Open Air Cinema
For a whole week, you can lounge with loved ones, joined by fellow movie enthusiasts, and watch movies under the stars. Not to mention, you’ll have the chance to get immersed in Malaysia’s rich and contemporary filmography while championing local creators.
Venue: Sunken Garden, MyTown Shopping Centre, KL
Dates: 20th to 27th July 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Contact: Malaysia International Film Festival website
Cover image adapted from: MIFFest, Far East Film Festival