Video Contests

As we head into 2026, there are plenty of exciting video and film contests open for submissions. Whether you’re a student, emerging filmmaker, or experienced creator, these opportunities offer exposure, prizes, and networking. We’ve curated a list of current and upcoming contests with deadlines in 2026—check the official sites for full rules, fees, and updates. […]

Chambal International Film Festival Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were grand success. In Season 1, 316 films from 28 Countries were submitted and 160 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ (2009) was also screened under special focus in Season 1. In Season 2, 492

Welcome to the Madrid Shorts Film Festival, a cinematic spectacle in which the most engaging and inventive short stories are brought to life on film. This prestigious event honors the art of short filmmaking by displaying a diverse range of short films from throughout the world. Our carefully picked selection will captivate your senses and

Celebrating 15 years! This year 2024-2025, the PAMA will celebrate 15 years with not one but two special events: – first one in Los Angeles in January 2025, – second one in Paris in August 2025! In today’s festival circuit, the big ones (Tribeca, Sundance…) are out of reach to most of us. The short

Welcome to one of the Most Popular and Best Reviewed Film Festivals in the world with high attendance annual physical screenings ! AIMAFF is a monthly film festival. Every month a film wins the award of the current month. At the end of the year, the 12 monthly winners compete for the annual award of

GardenCity International Film Festival proudly brings the world of cinema to the IT city of India, Bangalore. We are happy to introduce the local audience to a range of most recent, cinematically daring and powerful filmmaking from around the globe. We want to be a festival that touches and teaches the audience, a festival that

Welcome to the Filmique International Film Festival, an illustrious celebration of the seventh art nestled in the vibrant heart of Kolkata. In the labyrinthine alleys of this cultural hub, where the echoes of Tagore’s verses mingle with the aromas of street delicacies, we gather to witness a kaleidoscope of cinematic marvels. Our mission? To unveil

The Chandler International Film Festival has been welcoming the film community to Chandler, AZ since 2016. What started as a small celebration of local and international filmmakers has now turned into one of the largest and most recognized film festivals in Arizona. Our festival is about showcasing unique, independent films from diverse filmmakers, and we

The 11th Annual Search for New Blood Screenwriting Contest! Open to Features and Television Pilots! The best horror movies masterfully build tension and fear through atmosphere, pacing, and psychological depth, while delivering memorable scares that linger with the audience long after the credits roll.  Classic horror shows like STRANGER THINGS or THE WALKING DEAD are some

American Filmatic Arts Awards is an organization focused on Independent Films internationally . It is the 8h year that organized annually to revive & celebrate Indie cinema and new filmmakers worldwide in the USA. Award ceremony will be held with live screenings in Brooklyn, New York. It consist of more than 20 jurors who are