Years running: 4 (since 2021)
Moscow International Children’s Film Festival
Films for children, teenagers and youth and films made by children and teenagers
About
Moscow International Children’s Film Festival invites children, teenagers, youth, parents and teachers to get acquainted with the best films for children, teenagers and youth and films made by children and teenagers (under 18) under the guidance of adults.
The film festival presents to the public the best films from all over the world made by adults for a children’s audience, as well as films made by children and teenagers from different cities and countries, trying themselves as producers, screenwriters, actors, directors, animators.
The extensive program of the Moscow International Children’s Film Festival is designed for children (6+), teenagers planning to go to the film and art schools, their parents and teachers.
The film festival brings together filmmakers making films for children with young filmmakers who make their first steps at film and video creation. Our goal is to inspire and support young filmmakers, and give wide audiences the opportunity to get acquainted with modern films for children and teenagers.
The Moscow International Children’s Film Festival is a large-scale festive event with an extensive and vibrant program of films on the big screan for children and teenagers, as well as parents, a series of meetings with directors and master classes from leading film experts representing various film schools.
All best films that were selected for the screening, will be shown on the big screen during the solemn final ceremony on April 22 – 23, 2023 in Moscow, Russia and will be able to struggle for the main prize and the title of the “Best film”. As well as for the prizes in the standalone nominations.
Awards
Our jury selects the winners of each category:
For films made by adult directors
- The Grand Prix
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short Narrative Film
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Feature Animated Film
- Best Short Animated Film
- Best TV Pilot / Web Series
- Best Music Video
- Best Director
- Best Cinematography
- Best Screenwriter
- Best Mobile Short Film (Cinematic)
- Best New Media
- Best Msic Video
- Best Feature Film Screenplay
- Best Short Film Screenplay
For films directed by students, amateur filmmakers and teenagers
- Best Narrative Short Film
- Best Narrative Short Film
- Best Animation/Stop Motion Short Film
- Best Animation/Stop Motion Short Film
- Best Documentary Short Film
- Best Web Series
- Best Director
- Best Mobile Short Film (Cinematic)
- Best New Media
- Best Msic Video
The winners are awarded with diplomas and prizes from the organizers, sponsors and partners of the film festival.
Rules
Please read these rules & regulations for submission very carefully PRIOR to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting your film to Gelos Comedy Film Festival, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these conditions.
1. All films must be suitable for an audience of up to 18 years old.
2. All entries must be in English or Russian (official languages of festival) or – SUBTITLED, DUBBED, regardless of the country of production, unless special arrangements have been made with festival.
3. We accept films only from authors or their authorized representatives who have the written permission from the author. All video, soundtrack, texts and music used in the film should not violate the copyright law. You may be asked to supply documentation supporting your claim. Violation of copyright is a sufficient justification for exclusion of the film from participation in the festival.
4. Multiple entries are permissible, but each entry must be accompanied by a separate Entry and fee. – There is no limit as to how many films you can submit. However, each film can only be submitted once in one single category. If your film is suiting in more than one category, then please choose the one you find most suiting.
5. There are no premiere requirements. Your film may have screened before.
6. Films that have distribution are still eligible for submission.
7. Films that have been broadcast on television, and/or are available to view in full online, are still eligible for submission.
8. All documentary, animation, fiction films, created by professionals and enthusiasts not earlier than January 1, 2018 are welcome to participate in the contest.
10. Submissions will not be returned. All fees are nonrefundable.
11. Submitting is not a guarantee of being programmed. Our jury screens the films PRIVATELY (meaning: it’s not a public screening!). Only officially selected films we’ll screen at our annual event.
12. No inquiries or arguments will be entertained regarding non selected films. The decision off festival selection committee will be final.
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
- Festival President Valery Shanin
- Festival Director Irina Spirina
- Festival Programming Director Slava Krasko
- PR-manager Alina Fedulova
Documents
Place
Russia
Moscow
Official Website
Contacts
Moscow International Children’s Film Festival
Email:
childrenfilmfest@mail.ru
Тел. +7 977 673 30 35 (Irina Spirina).
Contact Emails
Social Networks
Facebook
Vkontakte
- Opening DateMarch 05, 2024
- Earlybird DeadlineJuly 30, 2024
- August DeadlineAugust 31, 2024
- September DeadlineSeptember 30, 2024
- October DeadlineOctober 30, 2024
- Autumn DeadlineNovember 30, 2024
- Regular DeadlineDecember 20, 2024
- Winter DeadlineJanuary 09, 2025
- Late DeadlineJanuary 29, 2025
- Extended DeadlineMarch 31, 2025
- NotificationsApril 03, 2025
- Event Dates15 — 19 April 2025
Any length and category
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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August Deadline — $35
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September Deadline — $35
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October Deadline — $40
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Autumn Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Winter Deadline — $45
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Late Deadline — $45
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Extended Deadline — $50
Any genre and length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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August Deadline — $25
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September Deadline — $25
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October Deadline — $25
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Autumn Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $25
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Winter Deadline — $25
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Late Deadline — $25
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Extended Deadline — $30
Any Feature Film Over 60 mins will be considered in this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian .
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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August Deadline — $33
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September Deadline — $35
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October Deadline — $38
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Autumn Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $42
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Winter Deadline — $45
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Late Deadline — $50
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Extended Deadline — $55
Any Narrative Short Film Under 60 mins will be considered in this category. All types of short films are accepted. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian .
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $25
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September Deadline — $28
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October Deadline — $30
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Autumn Deadline — $32
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Winter Deadline — $36
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Late Deadline — $38
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Extended Deadline — $40
Any Documentary Film over 45 mins will be considered in this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian.
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Earlybird Deadline — $28
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August Deadline — $30
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September Deadline — $32
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October Deadline — $35
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Autumn Deadline — $38
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Winter Deadline — $42
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Late Deadline — $45
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Extended Deadline — $50
Any Documentary Film under 45 mins will be considered in this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian .
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Earlybird Deadline — $24
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August Deadline — $26
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September Deadline — $28
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October Deadline — $30
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Autumn Deadline — $32
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Regular Deadline — $34
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Winter Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $36
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Extended Deadline — $40
Any type of film that is animated and over 45 mins will be accepted into this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian .
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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August Deadline — $30
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September Deadline — $33
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October Deadline — $35
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Autumn Deadline — $36
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Winter Deadline — $42
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Late Deadline — $45
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Extended Deadline — $50
Any type of film that is animated and under 45 mins will be accepted into this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Russian.
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $25
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September Deadline — $28
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October Deadline — $30
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Autumn Deadline — $32
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Regular Deadline — $34
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Winter Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $38
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Extended Deadline — $40
This category is reserved for a children's TV Pilots and web-series that is currently running on YouTube, Vimeo, or streaming service and would like to increase exposure to new fans. The maximum length of a web series episode with credits is a maximum of 30 minutes. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English (or Russian).
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Earlybird Deadline — $24
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August Deadline — $26
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September Deadline — $30
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October Deadline — $32
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Autumn Deadline — $34
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Regular Deadline — $36
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Winter Deadline — $38
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Late Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $45
Music videos, no longer than 10 minutes. Enter the competition for Best Music Video.
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $24
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September Deadline — $26
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October Deadline — $28
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Autumn Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $32
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Winter Deadline — $34
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Late Deadline — $35
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Extended Deadline — $40
Student Short Films, no longer than 30 minutes. All types of short films are accepted.
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $24
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September Deadline — $25
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October Deadline — $26
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Autumn Deadline — $28
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Regular Deadline — $30
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Winter Deadline — $32
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Late Deadline — $34
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Extended Deadline — $35
Any genre and length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $24
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August Deadline — $26
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September Deadline — $28
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October Deadline — $30
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Autumn Deadline — $32
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Winter Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $40
Any Narrative Short Film Under 20 mins will be considered in this category. All types of short films are accepted. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
This category is reserved for web-series that is currently running on YouTube, Vimeo, or streaming service and would like to increase exposure to new fans. The maximum length of a web series episode with credits is a maximum of 30 minutes. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English (or Russian). Director should be Ages 13-18.
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
To qualify for this category your Music Video must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be longer than 10 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
To qualify for this category your film must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be shorter than 1 minute and cannot be longer than 10 minutes. We accept all Genres. Comedy, Drama, SCI-FI, Horror, Experimental, Documentaries that have a cinematic feel to it. If your film is a Skit, Sketch or part of a Webisode please submit to Mobile New Media Category.
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
To qualify for this category your video must have been shot on a mobile device. We take all kinds of New Media and Video Skits. Your videos could be published or unpublished via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook ETC.
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
To qualify for this category your Music Video must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be longer than 10 minutes. Director should be 18 years old or under
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
To qualify for this category your film must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be shorter than 1 minute and cannot be longer than 10 minutes. We accept all Genres. Comedy, Drama, SCI-FI, Horror, Experimental, Documentaries that have a cinematic feel to it. If your film is a Skit, Sketch or part of a Webisode please submit to Mobile New Media Category. Director should be 18 years old or under
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Earlybird Deadline — $14
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August Deadline — $16
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September Deadline — $18
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October Deadline — $20
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Autumn Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Winter Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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Extended Deadline — $20
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $24
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September Deadline — $26
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October Deadline — $28
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Autumn Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $32
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Winter Deadline — $34
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Late Deadline — $35
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Extended Deadline — $40
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Earlybird Deadline — $22
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August Deadline — $24
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September Deadline — $26
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October Deadline — $28
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Autumn Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Winter Deadline — $34
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Late Deadline — $35
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Extended Deadline — $40
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