The North Film Festival (5)

Festival start: 18 February 2026      Festival end: 20 February 2026

The North Film Festival is officially moving to BARCELONA, Spain — and it’s going LIVE.

February 18–20, 2026

The North Film Festival (TNFF) – Now LIVE in Barcelona!

February 18–20, 2026
IMDb-qualifying | In-person screenings | Barcelona, Spain

Born in Sweden in 2020, The North Film Festival (TNFF) was created with one goal in mind: to celebrate bold, independent cinema from around the world — and to connect the hearts of filmmakers and film lovers across borders.

Over the last four amazing years, TNFF has grown into a dynamic platform with both online and live editions, proudly supporting Swedish filmmakers while welcoming international voices. Our deep belief in the power of this project even led us to expand — giving birth to our sister festival, The North Film Festival – New York City, which has since become a huge success in the U.S.

But as many of you know, sustaining an in-person festival without consistent local funding in Sweden has been a challenge. So, while it was not an easy decision, we are making an exciting leap forward:

The North Film Festival is officially moving to Barcelona, Spain — and it’s going LIVE.

Thanks to new funding opportunities and a strong cultural partnership in Barcelona, the festival will now take place in one of Europe’s most creative and cinematic cities. Barcelona is a city that breathes film, art, and storytelling — and it's the perfect new home for the next chapter of TNFF.

About TNFF

The North Film Festival (TNFF) is an international film festival showcasing outstanding short and feature films across all genres. As an IMDb-qualifying competition, we proudly support filmmakers from across Europe and around the globe.

Our mission is simple: spotlight original voices, provide a platform for global talent, and create meaningful connections between creators and audiences.

Whether you’re joining us online or LIVE in Barcelona, TNFF is your stage.
2026 Venue (Live in Barcelona)

Cinema Maldà
Galerías Maldà
Carrer del Pi, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, España


Awards Gala – Swedish Online Edition
April 25, 2025 | 10PM CET
www.thenorthfilmfest.com
Streaming live on YouTube – Chat with us during the ceremony!

We invite you to submit your films, join the celebration, and become part of a new era in TNFF's legacy — one that continues to grow and evolve in beautiful Barcelona.

Let’s connect, create, and make cinematic magic together.

➡️ Submit your film now: FESTHOME

We are also extending an exclusive invitation to films from our sister festivals:

• Love & Hope International Film Festival - Barcelona (Oct 1 - 4, 2025)
• The North Film Festival - New York City (June 10 - 13, 2026)
• Los Angeles Fantasia Fest - Los Angeles, CA (Nov 20 - 21, 2025)

We can’t wait to meet you at the festival! In the meantime, we’d love for you to join our Facebook community, where we share exciting updates about filmmaking and our festivals.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovehopethenorthfestivals

See you there!

Certificates, Medals or Trophies.

Best Script Short
Best Script Feature Film
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best LBGTQ Short Film
Best Drama Short Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Inspirational Short Film
Best Animation Short Film
Best Spanish Short Film
Best European Short Film
Best International Short Film
Best Screenplay in Short Film
Best Score in Short Film
Best Editing in Short Film
Best Cinematography in Short Film
Best Actor in Short Film
Best Actress in Short Film
Best Director in a Short Film

Best Screenplay in Feature Film
Best Score in Feature Film
Best Editing in Feature Film
Best Cinematography in Feature Film
Best Actor in Feature Film
Best Actress in Feature Film
Best Director Feature Film
Best LBGTQ Feature Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Feature Film
Best Horror Feature Film
Best Scandinavian Short Film
Best American Short Film

Honorable Mentions
Audience Award
Awards Celebrities

The North Film Festival (TNFF) - Submission Guidelines and Rules:

Main Rule for Screening Eligibility:

The festival will only screen films with representatives present at the event in Barcelona - Spain. If no representative is available, the film will remain selected but will only be showcased online. Priority for screenings is given to films with representatives attending the festival, including local filmmakers from Spain.

Rule: Timely Filmmaker Engagement and File Submission

As part of our commitment to running a well-organized and professional festival, filmmakers are required to stay engaged and respond promptly to all communication. This includes submitting files, attendance forms, and other requested materials by the stated deadlines.

Failure to meet these deadlines may result in your film being excluded from the schedule, as we cannot make adjustments once the final program is locked. It is the filmmaker's responsibility to provide the necessary materials on time. After the deadlines have passed, no further accommodations can be made.

STUDENTS: We are proud to support student filmmakers worldwide by offering a discounted submission fee. However, if you submit your film under the student category, you must be prepared to provide valid proof of your student status upon request. Failure to do so will result in your film being removed from the selection, nominations, and schedule, as it constitutes a violation of our terms and rules.

Late Submissions and Screening Limitations:

If you submit your film within two months of the festival’s start date, please note that selected films will primarily be scheduled for online screenings due to constraints with the finalized in-person schedule. While we will make every effort to accommodate your film for an in-person screening if space becomes available, this cannot be guaranteed. Please keep this in mind when submitting close to the festival date.

Nominations Eligibility for Late Submissions:

Films submitted within one month of the festival’s start date may still be selected for screening ONLINE only but will not be eligible for nominations in any award categories. This is to ensure fairness and allow adequate time for the selection committee to review all submissions thoroughly.

We encourage filmmakers to submit their projects as early as possible to ensure the best possible experience at the festival.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a successful festival experience for everyone.

Rules & Terms of Entry
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1. Entries in foreign languages must come with English subtitles include Spanish films (This is an International Film Festival. English Rules).

2. All entries must have been completed AFTER 2023

3. Any film submitted to the TNFF can be re-submitted at any time for a second chance.

4. Works in progress are accepted.

5. You must own or be given all of the rights to anything you submit to the festival.

6. Multiple entries are allowed. You can submit more than one film to the same category. But keep in mind the entry fee must be paid for each one.

7. At our discretion, we may choose to transfer a film to the correct category, but only if the appropriate level of submission fee has been paid.

8. A screening committee determines which films shall be exhibited, submissions are not guaranteed to be shown. All decisions of the committee are final. Except for the audience award, separate juries select festival winners

9. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified.

10. Winners will be presented with their awards during the TNFF Awards Ceremony Gala, Feb 20 2025 at our venue.

11. Submissions are NON-refundable. We cannot be held liable for materials which are lost or damaged.

12. We totally retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through our online website + social media platforms or email.

13. The festival will not pay any fee for screening a film.

14. If your film is selected by our festival, you automatically agree that we may use images from your project for marketing purposes for our festival. If you do not agreed, and do not consent to give us promotional rights to your material, please let us know with a call or via email; and then we will withdraw your film from the promotion of our festival. If we do not receive any notification from you within 48 hours after your film is selected, we will assume that you agree this policy.

15. We don't give your information to 3rd Parties.

16. We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.

17. By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience in Stockholm, Sweden or in this case will be only ONLINE.

18. ***Due to the limited screening time, screenings are prioritized with a representative of the same who attends in person during the days of the Festival. Therefore, confirm your attendance as soon as possible, otherwise they will be moved to the Online Section. Please keep that in mind!!!*

I also acknowledge that the film submission fee does not guarantee acceptance and no refund will be provided if my film is not selected. 
 
Applicants who do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted.

Questions regarding submissions may be directed to thenorthfilmfest@gmail.com