Début du Festival: 22 septembre 2026
Fin du Festival: 27 septembre 2026
MosFestFilm is an annual international film festival founded in 2020.
The 2026 competition program will feature feature-length and short fiction films, animation, documentaries, music videos, experimental and student works. Both classical and original scripts, as well as familiar and entirely new cinematic techniques, will be presented.
The festival hosts three competitions: the Main Competition (for professional filmmakers), the Student Competition (for students, recent film school graduates, and independent filmmakers), and the Screenplay Competition (feature-length and short screenplays).
From September 22 to 27, 2026, films selected for the program will be screened in Moscow’s cinemas. The festival will also feature Q&A sessions with directors and creative teams, as well as interviews and masterclasses.
Main Competition
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Ai-generated film
Best Music Video
Best Moscow Film
Best TV Pilot / Web Series
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Screenwriter
Student Competition
Best Short Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Film
Best Ai-generated film
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Screenwriter
Screenplay Competition
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film into competition in the MosFestFilm International Film Festival, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.
1. We accept International films.
2. MosFilmFest categories include Feature Film, Short Narrative, Short Animation, Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Music Video, Short Experimental and Student Shorts.
3. Each film must be entered for one of the competitions named above. In some cases, though, the selection committees reserve the right to assign it to another competition or special programme.
4. Films in languages other than English (or Russian) will only be accepted with English (or Russian) subtitles.
5. All types of films are accepted. Here are some examples: Absurdist, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Art-house, Biographical, Black Comedy, Classic, Children, Comedy, Crime, Dance, Detective, Drama, Cult, Epic, Family, Fantasy, Gangster, Horror, Independent, Indie, Noir, Historical, Kids, LGBT, Magical realism, Musical, Mystery, Melodrama, Road Movie, Philosophical, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Silent Films, Slice of Life, Social, Sports, Superhero, Supernatural, Surreal, Suspense, Thriller, Urban, Western, Zombie etc
6. We have no minimum length limit.
7. Films must have been completed after 1 January 2018.
8. All submissions will be viewed in their entirety by at least three judges. Submissions will be judged and scored based on criteria including: quality of screenplay (story, dialogues etc), acting, production quality, originality, technical proficiency, cinematography, sound design, editing, location/s used and set design.
9. The directors of submitted films that are accepted will be notified via e-mail in the beginning of each month. There will be a list of accepted films on our website www.mosfilmfest.ru at the beginning of each month.
10. MosFilmFest will screen Monthly Finalist Films at our Annual Event.
11. We work hard to keep our submission fees as low as possible – consequently we cannot provide fee waivers.
12. MosFilmFest has no festival premiere eligibility requirements. Films that have screened at other festivals are still eligible.
13. MosFilmFest has no public or internet broadcast eligibility requirements. If your short has screened on Vimeo etc, it is still eligible.
14. Changes to submitted films will only be accepted if accompanied by a new submission fee.
15. The decision of the selection committee is final.
16. All entry fees are non-refundable.
17. We accept films only from authors or their authorized representatives who have the written permission from the author. All video, soundtrack, texts and music used in the film should not violate the copyright law. You may be asked to supply documentation supporting your claim. Violation of copyright is a sufficient justification for exclusion of the film from participation in the festival.
Feature Film
Long-métrages >60'
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt40$36.8$
26.8$
30 nov. 25
Standard50$46$
33.5$
31 mars 26
Retard55$50.6$
36.85$
31 mai 26
Étendu65$59.8$
43.55$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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16.5$
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Any Feature Film Over 60 mins will be considered in this category. All types of short films are accepted. Here are some examples: Absurdist, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Art-house, Biographical, Black Comedy, Classic, Children, Comedy, Crime, Dance, Detective, Drama, Cult, Epic, Family, Fantasy, Gangster, Horror, Independent, Indie, Noir, Historical, Kids, LGBT, Magical realism, Musical, Mystery, Melodrama, Road Movie, Philosophical, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Silent Films, Slice of Life, Social, Sports, Superhero, Supernatural, Surreal, Suspense, Thriller, Urban, Western, Zombie etc. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Narrative Short
Court et Long-métrages 60'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt30$27.6$
20.1$
30 nov. 25
Standard35$32.2$
23.45$
31 mars 26
Retard40$36.8$
26.8$
31 mai 26
Étendu45$41.4$
30.15$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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11.55$
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Any Narrative Short Film Under 60 mins will be considered in this category. All types of short films are accepted. Here are some examples: Absurdist, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Art-house, Biographical, Black Comedy, Classic, Children, Comedy, Crime, Dance, Detective, Drama, Cult, Epic, Family, Fantasy, Gangster, Horror, Independent, Indie, Noir, Historical, Kids, LGBT, Magical realism, Musical, Mystery, Melodrama, Road Movie, Philosophical, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Silent Films, Slice of Life, Social, Sports, Superhero, Supernatural, Surreal, Suspense, Thriller, Urban, Western, Zombie etc. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Feature Documentary
Court et Long-métrages >45'
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt40$36.8$
26.8$
30 nov. 25
Standard50$46$
33.5$
31 mars 26
Retard55$50.6$
36.85$
31 mai 26
Étendu60$55.2$
40.2$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
16.5$
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Any Documentary Film over 45 mins will be considered in this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Short Documentary
Court-métrages >1' 45'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt24$22.08$
16.08$
30 nov. 25
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 mars 26
Retard45$41.4$
30.15$
31 mai 26
Étendu52$47.84$
34.84$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
10.56$
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Any Documentary Film under 45 mins will be considered in this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Animated Short
Court-métrages 45'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt24$22.08$
16.08$
30 nov. 25
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 mars 26
Retard36$33.12$
24.12$
31 mai 26
Étendu42$38.64$
28.14$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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10.56$
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Any type of film that is animated and under 45 mins will be accepted into this category. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Experimental Short
Court-métrages 30'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt24$22.08$
16.08$
30 nov. 25
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu40$36.8$
26.8$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
10.56$
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Experimental Short Films, no longer than 30 minutes.
Student Narrative Short
Court-métrages 30'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt30$27.6$
20.1$
30 nov. 25
Standard35$32.2$
23.45$
31 mars 26
Retard40$36.8$
26.8$
31 mai 26
Étendu45$41.4$
30.15$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
11.55$
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Student Short Films, no longer than 30 minutes. All types of short films are accepted.
Music Video
Court-métrages 10'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt24$22.08$
16.08$
30 nov. 25
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 mars 26
Retard37$34.04$
24.79$
31 mai 26
Étendu42$38.64$
28.14$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
10.56$
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Music videos, no longer than 10 minutes. Enter the competition for Best Music Video.
Moscow Film
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt24$22.08$
16.08$
30 nov. 25
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 mars 26
Retard36$33.12$
24.12$
31 mai 26
Étendu40$36.8$
26.8$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
10.56$
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All kind of films about Moscow. Future, short, documentary, animated.
Best Director
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt40$36.8$
26.8$
30 nov. 25
Standard45$41.4$
30.15$
31 mars 26
Retard50$46$
33.5$
31 mai 26
Étendu55$50.6$
36.85$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
14.85$
Inscrire
Any genre and length
Best Cinematography
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
13.86$
Inscrire
Any genre and length
Studen Feature Documentary
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
Économisez
13.86$
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A documentary film over 45 minutes long, made by film school students, graduates, and amateur filmmakers.
Studen Short Documentary
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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A documentary film under 45 minutes long, made by film school students, graduates, and amateur filmmakers.
Student Animated Film
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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An animated film, less than 20 minutes long, made by film school students and graduates, as well as amateur filmmakers.
Student Music Film / Video
Court-métrages 20'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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07 sept. 26
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A musical film/video, under 20 minutes long, made by film school students and graduates, as well as amateur filmmakers
Student Ai-generated film
Court-métrages 20'<
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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A film made with the help of artificial intelligence, less than 20 minutes long, made by students and graduates of film schools, as well as amateur filmmakers
Best Student Director
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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The best director among students and graduates of film schools.
Best Student Cinematographer
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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07 sept. 26
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The best cinematographer among students and graduates of film schools.
Best Student Screenwriter
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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The best screenwriter among students and graduates of film schools.
Best Short Film Screenplay
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 33%
Tôt32$29.44$
21.44$
30 nov. 25
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 mars 26
Retard46$42.32$
30.82$
31 mai 26
Étendu50$46$
33.5$
07 sept. 26
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Date limite d’inscriptions
07 sept. 26
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13.86$
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