Mirage Information

MIRAGE is an international film festival dedicated to artistic films with high cinematic ambition. We're passionate about the craft of filmmaking, from the intricate details of cinematography to the innovative techniques in sound design. MIRAGE occupies a liminal space, blurring the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction while simultaneously bridging disciplines. The festival seeks to strengthen the position of documentary film as an artistic form and embraces filmmakers and artists that, with courage and without compromise, push the boundaries of audiovisual storytelling. MIRAGE Professionals highlight the craft of filmmaking, with a particular focus on key functions such as editing, sound design, cinematography, and directing. With this unique focus, the festival aims to establish itself as a relevant international hub and destination for leading filmmakers and the creative artisans behind the collaborative art of cinema. The word "MIRAGE" originates from Latin; "mirari" meaning "to wonder at" or from French "mirer" meaning "to reflect or mirror." The term is most commonly used to describe an optical illusion or refraction of light that creates a reflection or distorted mirroring of the visible. MIRAGE plays on the idea of how we experience the "reality" around us. What is subjective, and what is objective? How do we perceive the world around us, and how can art contribute to reflecting it? Documentary film has a unique ability to make us see the world in new ways, from different perspectives, making us curious, fascinated, and inspired. In this way, we become more open in our encounters with other cultures, people, and the world around us. MIRAGE –2024 will be held in Oslo from 9th - 13th October.