Nikon Film Festival Benelux (1)

Festival start: 12 March 2026      Festival end: 16 April 2026

A spotlight for filmmakers

Free to enter and open to everyone, the Nikon Film Festival Benelux video creation and promotes the emergence of new talents through a unique concept.

The challenge: submit one or several 2 min 20 sec short films related to "The beauty" before January 15th 2026, nothing more.

Participants of the Nikon Film Festival Benelux have a chance to win the prestigious awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best DOP — each accompanied by an amazing prize package.

BEST PICTURE

- Nikon ZR cinema camera kit with 24-70mm f/4 lens worth €2949 (recommended retail price)

- One year of technical support from Nikon

- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival

- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris



BEST DIRECTOR

- Nikon Z5II kit with 24-70mm f/4 lens worth €2499 (recommended retail price)

- One year of technical support from Nikon

- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival

- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris



BEST DOP

- One year Nikon gear rental via Gearbooker.com with a maximum value of €2000

- One year of technical support from Nikon

- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival

- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris

Theme: The Beauty

1 videofile

Duration 2min20

A duration and an imposed theme, that's all!

No limits or exclusivity are imposed. You can submit as many projects as you like, send them to other festivals, or distribute them on your own.