20 Oct 2024
Call for entries
31 Dec 2024
Final deadline
03 Mar 2025
Notification date
20 Oct 2024
10 May 2025
Festival start: 20 October 2024 Festival end: 10 May 2025
Festival Description
European World Film Award - Golden Unicorn Award is proudly organized by the Association des Cinéastes Européens. This festival aims to honor and celebrate cinematic excellence, while providing a platform for filmmakers from Europe and around the globe to showcase their work.
The festival's mission is to highlight the diversity of voices in cinema, promoting cultural exchange and collaboration across borders. By featuring a wide range of films, the event seeks to inspire audiences and foster discussions about contemporary issues reflected in storytelling.
In addition to recognizing outstanding films and performances, the Golden Unicorn Award emphasizes innovation and creativity within the industry. Awards are presented in various categories, encouraging filmmakers to push the boundaries of their art and explore new narratives.
Join us at the European World Film Award - Golden Unicorn Award as we celebrate the transformative power of film and the artistry of filmmakers who contribute to our shared cultural heritage.
Main Awards
1.Best Picture
2.Best Director
3.Best International Film
4.Best European Film
5.Best Short Film
6.Best Documentary
7.Best Animated Film
8.Best Emerging Director
9.Best Screenplay
10.Audience Choice Award
Performance Awards
1.Best Actor
2.Best Actress
3.Best Supporting Actor
4.Best Supporting Actress
5.Best Performance
6.Best Actor – Audience Choice
7.Best Actress – Audience Choice
8.Best Supporting Actor – Audience Choice
9.Best Supporting Actress – Audience Choice
Technical Awards
1.Best Cinematography
2.Best Editing
3.Best Original Score
4.Best Sound Design
5.Best Visual Effects
Streaming Section Awards
1.Best Streaming Film
2.Best Short Series
3.Best Web Series
European New Wave Section
1.Best Innovative Film
2.Best Experimental Film
3.Best Emerging Filmmaker
Special Awards
1.Lifetime Achievement Award
2.Global Perspectives Award
3.Jury Prize
Eligibility
The festival is open to filmmakers from around the world, regardless of nationality or residency.
Submitted works must be completed within the last two years.
Any type of film may be submitted, including feature films, documentaries, animated films, and shorts.
Widely released films are also eligible (including those released on streaming platforms or in cinemas).
Submission Categories
Films must be submitted according to the specified categories (e.g., Best Picture, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, etc.).
Each work can be submitted for a maximum of 8 award categories.
Submission Guidelines
All films must be submitted digitally via the festival's online platform.
Non-English films must include English subtitles.
Submission fees are calculated based on the category and number of projects, and all fees must be paid in full for the submission to be considered valid.
Filmmakers must provide a high-quality version of the film that meets the festival's technical requirements.
Screening Authorization
The producers of submitted films automatically authorize the festival platform to showcase their films online during the festival period. This authorization includes, but is not limited to, the festival's online platform, official website, and other related online screening activities.
Producers retain all copyrights and related rights to their films.
Review and Selection
The selection committee will review all submitted films and determine the official selection list.
The Audience Choice Award does not require separate registration by the filmmakers; all officially selected films will be automatically eligible for this award.
The Audience Choice Award will be determined entirely through online audience voting.
An independent jury will review the officially selected films and determine the winners in each category.
The jury reserves the right to disqualify films that do not meet the festival's standards or guidelines.
The voting platform for the Audience Choice Award will be open during the festival, allowing all audiences to participate in voting.
Awards
The list of winners will be published online and all winners will be notified through online means.
The festival features multiple awards, including the Golden Unicorn Award for Best Picture.
Winning films and their producers will receive special online recognition and honors.
The winner of the Audience Choice Award will be directly determined by the voting results and announced at the end of the festival.
Standard Fee
300€
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276€
Submissions deadline
31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Dec 24
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Dec 24
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31 Dec 24
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31 Dec 24
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31 Dec 24
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31 Dec 24
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Mar 25
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31 Dec 24
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