Film Competitions

Explore our exciting competitions for filmmakers and storytellers.

The side of a building features bold black text stating 'FILM IS NOT DEAD'. Climbing plants with green leaves grow up the wall, and there is a small, barred window near the bottom. The area appears somewhat industrial, with wires and fittings visible around the structure.
The side of a building features bold black text stating 'FILM IS NOT DEAD'. Climbing plants with green leaves grow up the wall, and there is a small, barred window near the bottom. The area appears somewhat industrial, with wires and fittings visible around the structure.
Feature Documentaries

Showcase your documentary vision and creativity in competition.

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.
A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.
A modern building with a combination of brick and glass architecture, featuring numerous circular windows on the facade. The structure is identified as Focus Filmtheater with its sign visible on the front. Several bicycles are parked nearby, and there are a few people walking in the open plaza area in front. The sky is clear, suggesting daytime, and some green trees provide a touch of nature amidst the urban setting.
A modern building with a combination of brick and glass architecture, featuring numerous circular windows on the facade. The structure is identified as Focus Filmtheater with its sign visible on the front. Several bicycles are parked nearby, and there are a few people walking in the open plaza area in front. The sky is clear, suggesting daytime, and some green trees provide a touch of nature amidst the urban setting.
An outdoor cinema marquee displays showtimes for a movie titled 'A Familia Addams'. Below it, a blurry figure walks past, and reflections are visible on the glass doors in the background. The scene gives a slightly nostalgic, vintage film vibe.
An outdoor cinema marquee displays showtimes for a movie titled 'A Familia Addams'. Below it, a blurry figure walks past, and reflections are visible on the glass doors in the background. The scene gives a slightly nostalgic, vintage film vibe.
Short Fiction

Submit your short fiction film for a chance to win.

Celebrating Cinema: Our Competitions

Our festival features three main competitions, showcasing exceptional feature documentaries and short fiction films from around the world, promoting creativity and innovation in cinema.

A dark room with a laptop open on a desk. The laptop screen displays a black and white scene from the film 'ROMA', with text about its duration and director. Beside the laptop, there are two closed notebooks and a pen.
A dark room with a laptop open on a desk. The laptop screen displays a black and white scene from the film 'ROMA', with text about its duration and director. Beside the laptop, there are two closed notebooks and a pen.
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