DocuVision International Film Festival (1)



Deadlines

09 Jul 2025
Call for entries

31 Jul 2025
Early deadline

31 Aug 2025
Standard deadline

30 Sep 2025
Late deadline

31 Dec 2025
Extended deadline

5
mths

19 Jan 2026
Notification date

21 Jun 2026
21 Jun 2026

Address

18670 Coastal Highway #1048,  19971, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States


Festival description
Short film festival
Feature film festival


Festival requirements
 Film festival
 Fiction
 Documentary
 Animation
 Fantastic
 Terror
 Experimental
 Music Video
 Other
 Any Genre
 Any Theme
 Has submission fees
 International Festival
 Online and Physical Location
 Production date: Any
 Production countries: Any
 Shooting countries: Any
 Director nationalities: Any
 Debut Films 
 School projects 
 Short Films 
 Feature Films 
 Languages 
English
 Subtitles 
English
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English


Festival start: 21 June 2026      Festival end: 21 June 2026

We are proud to introduce the DocuVision International Film Festival, presented by the creators of the WRPN Women's International Film Festival, the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival, and the Religion & Faith International Film Festival, among other successful events.

In line with our commitment to providing more than just live screenings, we offer filmmakers the opportunity for worldwide distribution through our esteemed distribution partners.

The DVIFF is dedicated exclusively to documentaries and docu-dramas, distinguishing itself as one of the few festivals that features a specific category solely for docu-dramas.mas.

FOR FILMS: Best Of Festival - Best Of Show - Outstanding Excellence - Excellence - Exceptional Merit - Merit - Kudos

Judges score on a performance scale, and winning entries are recognized and awarded Best of Festival and Best of Show, two Awards of Excellence levels, two Awards of Merit levels, a Kudos Endeavor Award, or no award.

The top-scoring entry or entries for each season are given the Best of Festival and Best of Show awards.
Awards of Excellence are granted to entries with exceptional artistic and technical achievements.
Notable achievements are recognized at the Award of Merit and Kudos award levels.

**Screening**: Best of Festival winners will have the opportunity to screen their film at our Live Screening Event at the Rehoboth Beach Cinema Art Theater.

**Guaranteed Distributor Review**: Our "Best of Festival" winners across major categories will benefit from guaranteed distribution reviews at no additional cost. World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC.COM) will conduct reviews for features, while Adler & Associates, Cardinal XD, and CCS Releasing will evaluate both shorts and features. We are dedicated to ensuring that our top winners gain recognition—while we open the door, it’s up to you to step through.

**Eliminate Uncertainty**: Say goodbye to the uncertainty of whether a distributor will notice your film at a festival. We take your success seriously and guarantee that our distribution partners will review our top winners. Please note that only films submitted in major categories are eligible for distributor reviews; those entered in reduced-rate subcategories will not qualify for this review.

**Global Exposure** (OPTIONAL): Through our partnership with the WRPN.TV Entertainment Network, DVIFF provides a unique opportunity to showcase your film to a diverse global audience. This exposure connects filmmakers with viewers from various countries, reaching audiences that might otherwise remain inaccessible.

**Free Earlybird Entry**: If your film is not selected, you can enter DVIFF's next competition for free after addressing the issues outlined in your rejection letter. We believe in second chances and are committed to supporting your growth as a filmmaker.

At DVIFF, we have implemented a clear system to prevent entries from competing against each other, ensuring that each film is evaluated based solely on its merits. Every submission is assessed on its unique qualities, allowing judges to concentrate fully on your work without the distraction of comparing it to others.

**Discounts for Student Films**: We offer reduced entry fees for all student film submissions in major categories, regardless of the submission deadline. Please provide proof of student status during filming, as no refunds will be issued for false documentation.



**Distinct Documentary Categories**: We celebrate a wide range of categories, including Environmental, Human Spirit, Social Issues, Wildlife, Docu-drama Shorts, Docu-drama Features, and many more.


REFUNDS POLICY: In the event you withdraw your submission before being Officially Selected, you will receive a refund.

If you withdraw AFTER being Officially Selected, there will be NO refunds.

All our judges, from selection to awarding, are paid. We don’t use unpaid volunteers.


We screen only the Best of Festival winners.

Our screening event is designed to collect audience reactions, which our distributors will use to inform their decisions. We don't conduct after-screening networking parties or seminars.

Video interviews of the viewing audience may be conducted and shown on WRPN.tv

If a Best of Festival winner chooses not to screen live, fails to send the required materials, or does not respond to our requests, we reserve the right to cancel the live screening. However, the award winner will retain his/her award.

Submissions other than English must be subtitled or dubbed,

DVIFF has established a system where entries are not competing against each other but are judged on their merits, ensuring that each film is evaluated and rated independently.

They compete against themselves; each entry is scored according to an inherent value system.

When it is your turn to be evaluated, the judge's focus is on your film rather than on all the other films on cue, which ensures that they are not thinking about comparisons when they should be thinking about you.


























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