Almere International Film Festival (2)

Festival start: 21 March 2026      Festival end: 22 March 2026

Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands

The Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands celebrates the power of cinema to entertain, provoke thought, and inspire change. We welcome filmmakers from around the globe to share their unique visions and stories.

Awards

We are proud to recognise outstanding cinematic achievements across a diverse range of categories. Films that thoughtfully engage with pressing global issues and demonstrate sustainable production practices are especially encouraged.

Sustainability Bonus: Films made in a sustainable way will receive an extra 3 points in the judging process.

Thematic Awards:

Film on Climate Change
Film on Animal Rights
Film on Social Issues
Film on Human Rights

Genre Awards:

Best Art Film
Best Sci-Fi Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Thriller Film
Best Drama Film
Best Horror Film
Best Film of Netherlands

Additional Awards:

Best of Jury
Best Audience
Best Student Film
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Actor/Actress/Child Actor/Actress
Best Score
Best Screenplay
Best Sound Design
Best Cinematography
Best Local Film
Best Local Filmmaker
Honour Award
Sustainability in Film Production

The Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands is committed to promoting environmentally responsible filmmaking practices. We are proud to partner with "MY NAME IS CLIMATE" in this endeavour.

Submission Guidelines

- We exclusively accept submissions via online screener through Festhome.com.

- For selected films, the exhibition format should be an MP4 file.

- We will notify filmmakers if a change in our screening location necessitates DCP or MOV formats.

- We do not accept submissions in DVD, Blu-ray, or hard copy formats.

- There is no restriction on the film's production date. We encourage filmmakers to submit both their early and recent works.

Rules for Submissions

- By submitting your film, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

You have read, understood, and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry, and Entry Eligibility requirements.

To the best of your knowledge, all statements in your submission are true.
The submitted film is not subject to any current or threatened litigation.
You are duly authorized to submit this film to the festival.

You hold the Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc., harmless from any damage to the print(s) or media materials(s) during transit or while in the festival's possession.

You hold the Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc., harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from your entry.
You certify that you possess full rights to the use of all music included in the entered work.

You grant permission to the Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands to use stills, trailers, titles, copy, and/or information for promotional purposes.
Physical awards and paper certificates will only be distributed to winners present at the event, subject to availability. All winners will receive a downloadable award certificate via email upon request after the online announcement.

You grant permission to the Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands to screen the submitted film at the Festival both live and online.

If your film is selected, you will provide the Almere International Film Festival from the Netherlands with a digital copy of your film's movie poster in a vertical format for use on the festival website, social media and for the print materials.