Amateur International Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 10 July 2026      Festival end: 12 July 2026

The Amateur International Film Festival (AIFF) proudly launches its first edition, celebrating the spirit of amateur and independent filmmaking worldwide.

AIFF invites filmmakers from around the world to present works that explore creative storytelling, visual experimentation, and bold perspectives. The festival values the spirit of independent filmmaking and encourages films that reflect passion, innovation, and authenticity.

AIFF does not divide submissions into fiction and non-fiction categories. All forms of cinematic expression are welcome — including narrative films, documentaries, experimental works, hybrid forms, animation, and video art. The focus remains on the strength of the idea, the cinematic language, and the filmmaker’s unique vision.

By creating a dedicated exhibition space for amateur filmmakers, AIFF seeks to nurture creative dialogue, provide visibility to emerging talent, and build a supportive international community of storytellers.

The first edition of AIFF marks the beginning of a platform where new voices find their screen and ideas find their audience.

Best Film

Best Experimental Film

Best Director

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Screenplay

Best Sound Design

1. Eligibility

The festival is open to amateur and emerging filmmakers from all countries.

There is no restriction on age, nationality, or gender.

Films must be independently created and not produced by major studios or commercial production houses.

All genres and forms are accepted. There is no division between fiction and non-fiction categories.


2. Accepted Formats

Narrative (Short or Feature)
Documentary
Experimental / Video Art
Animation
Hybrid Forms
Student Films


3. Film Duration

Short Films: Up to 40 minutes

Feature Films: Over 40 minutes

(You may modify duration limits based on your preference.)


4. Completion Date

Films must have been completed within the last 3–5 years (recommended for first editions).


5. Language & Subtitles

All films must include English subtitles
Subtitles must be clear and properly synced.


6. Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by the festival selection jury.

Official selections will be notified via email.
The decision of the jury is final.


7. Rights & Permissions

The submitter must hold all necessary rights, including music, images, and third-party materials.

AIFF is not responsible for copyright violations.
By submitting, the filmmaker grants AIFF permission to screen the film during the festival.