Festival start: 20 September 2024
Festival end: 22 September 2024
MosFilmFest is an international film competition with an annual awards event in Moscow.
MosFilmFest is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. Categories include Narrative, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, Experimental and Student Shorts.
MosFilmFest is an avid supporter of local and international filmmakers representing cinematic productions that embody the true spirit of the art. From classic or original scripts to new cinematography and film techniques, each and every piece is the result of true emotion and expression.
We're glad you're here! We can't wait to discover the amazing films you create and the global community that you build.
All best films that were selected for the screening, will be shown on the big screen during the solemn final ceremony on September 21 - 24, 2023 in Moscow, Russia and will be able to struggle for the main prize and the title of the "Best film". As well as for the prizes in the standalone nominations.
Best Feature Film
Best Narrative Short
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Student Short
Best Music Video
Best Moscow Film
Best Mobile Short Film (Cinematic)
Best Mobile New Media (Sketches, Skits and Vlogs)
Best Mobile Music Video
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film into competition in the MosFilmFest 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
Feature Films >60'
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early37$34.04$
24.79$
30 Nov 23
Standard48$44.16$
32.16$
31 Mar 24
Late55$50.6$
36.85$
31 May 24
Extended65$59.8$
43.55$
07 Sep 24
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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
Short and Feature Films 60'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early25$23$
16.75$
30 Nov 23
Standard34$31.28$
22.78$
31 Mar 24
Late40$36.8$
26.8$
31 May 24
Extended45$41.4$
30.15$
07 Sep 24
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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
Short and Feature Films >45'
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early37$34.04$
24.79$
30 Nov 23
Standard48$44.16$
32.16$
31 Mar 24
Late52$47.84$
34.84$
31 May 24
Extended55$50.6$
36.85$
07 Sep 24
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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
Short Films >1' 45'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early24$22.08$
16.08$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late45$41.4$
30.15$
31 May 24
Extended52$47.84$
34.84$
07 Sep 24
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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
Short Films 45'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early24$22.08$
16.08$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late36$33.12$
24.12$
31 May 24
Extended42$38.64$
28.14$
07 Sep 24
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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
Short Films 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early24$22.08$
16.08$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late46$42.32$
30.82$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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Experimental Short Films, no longer than 30 minutes.
Student Short
Short Films 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early22$20.24$
14.74$
30 Nov 23
Standard30$27.6$
20.1$
31 Mar 24
Late34$31.28$
22.78$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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Student Short Films, no longer than 30 minutes. All types of short films are accepted.
Music Video
Short Films 10'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early24$22.08$
16.08$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late37$34.04$
24.79$
31 May 24
Extended42$38.64$
28.14$
07 Sep 24
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Music videos, no longer than 10 minutes. Enter the competition for Best Music Video.
Moscow Film
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early24$22.08$
16.08$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late36$33.12$
24.12$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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All kind of films about Moscow. Future, short, documentary, animated.
Best Director
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early32$29.44$
21.44$
30 Nov 23
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 Mar 24
Late46$42.32$
30.82$
31 May 24
Extended50$46$
33.5$
07 Sep 24
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Any genre and length
Best Cinematography
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early32$29.44$
21.44$
30 Nov 23
Standard42$38.64$
28.14$
31 Mar 24
Late46$42.32$
30.82$
31 May 24
Extended50$46$
33.5$
07 Sep 24
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Any genre and length
Mobile Short Film (Cinematic)
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early30$27.6$
20.1$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late35$32.2$
23.45$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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To qualify for this category your film must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be shorter than 1 minute and cannot be longer than 10 minutes. We accept all Genres. Comedy, Drama, SCI-FI, Horror, Experimental, Documentaries that have a cinematic feel to it. If your film is a Skit, Sketch or part of a Webisode please submit to Mobile New Media Category.
Mobile Music Video
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early30$27.6$
20.1$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late35$32.2$
23.45$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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To qualify for this category your Music Video must have been shot on a mobile device. Films cannot be longer than 10 minutes.
Mobile New Media (Sketches, Skits and Vlogs)
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early30$27.6$
20.1$
30 Nov 23
Standard32$29.44$
21.44$
31 Mar 24
Late35$32.2$
23.45$
31 May 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
07 Sep 24
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To qualify for this category your video must have been shot on a mobile device. We take all kinds of New Media and Video Skits. Your videos could be published or unpublished via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook ETC.