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Festival start: 18 July 2025      Festival end: 18 July 2026

The Xypher Film Festival is a global showcase celebrating bold short films and emerging storytellers from around the world. We provide a free, accessible platform for filmmakers to share their work, gain visibility, and connect with an audience that values fresh perspectives.

Selected films are premiered on our official YouTube channel and promoted across social media, with opportunities to win audience-voted and curated awards.

All genres, styles, and languages are welcome.

Best Short Film – Audience Choice

Best Director

Best Visual Storytelling

Best Experimental or Genre Film

Best Drama or Narrative Film

Films must include English subtitles if not in English.

You must hold full rights to your film and all its content.

Previously released or publicly available films are eligible.

No content that promotes hate, discrimination, or extreme violence.

By submitting, you grant Xypher non-exclusive rights to showcase and promote your work.