ZIGGUART FILMFEST & PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025 (1)

Festival start: 20 October 2025      Festival end: 30 October 2025

Zigguart Filmfest: Elevate Your Story to Global Heights

Zigguart Multimedia is thrilled to announce the launch of the 1st Zigguart Filmfest, a groundbreaking online film festival based in Milan, Italy, running from October 20-30, 2025. This unique event is more than just a festival—it’s a launchpad for filmmakers to achieve global recognition and secure exceptional distribution deals.

Why Zigguart Filmfest Is Your Ultimate Platform:

At Zigguart Filmfest, we’re not just celebrating films; we’re investing in their futures. As part of a year-long initiative powered by Zigguart Multimedia’s talent agency and distribution company, we go beyond traditional festival offerings to ensure your film reaches its highest potential.

• Year-Long Collaboration: Our commitment doesn’t end with the festival. For an entire year, we’ll work closely with your film, crafting exclusive strategies tailored to its unique strengths.

• Global Distribution Opportunities: Through our strategic partnership with Filmhub, we connect selected films to over 120+ global streaming platforms and channels, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime, HBO, Netflix, and more. This ensures audiences around the world see your story.

• Festival and Streaming Success: From navigating festival circuits to securing top-tier streaming placements, we offer personalized support to position your film for success.

Submit Your Film Today
Be part of a festival that doesn’t just spotlight your film—it amplifies your reach. With Zigguart Filmfest, you’re not just competing; you’re building a future for your creative vision.

Cash Prizes: 3,000€

Worldwide Distribution Package (Valued at €1,000):
Winner films will receive international distribution through Prime Video (US, UK, Germany) and other major platforms via our strategic partnership with Filmhub. This includes the opportunity to earn monthly viewership royalties and reach a global audience.

Exclusive Post-Production Services for Winner Films (valued at over $5,000):
Includes translations, subtitles, SDH captions (.srt in Italian or English), trailer creation, technical fixes, compression, and projection-ready file finalization. Provided free of charge to all selected winners.

Global Exposure & Audience Engagement:
Winner films will be promoted across Zigguart Multimedia, Zigguart Virtual Art Gallery, and our Instagram and YouTube channels. All selected films will be featured in a 10-day global online screening, with audiences voting for the Audience Award. Directors and their work gain lasting visibility through our permanent online catalog and curated promotional showcases.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to national and international works.

Short films: max duration of 40 minutes.

Feature Films Over 60 Minutes

All submissions require English subtitles.

Multiple entries are allowed (with separate registration).

There is no limit to the year of screening, any year is accepted

All fees are non-refundable

Any genre is accepted

The jury may decide to change the entry category of any film if it deems it appropriate.

The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.

The festival authorities will have the right to retain copies of each film and the material send as part of our festival library & can be screened in for Education, promotion, awareness & commercial purposes.

All selected films receive the Official Laurel of the festival, while winners are honored with a special Winner’s Laurel and a handcrafted trophy designed by professional artists and sculptors.