São Paulo – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is accepting entries through August 9 for its Global Migration Film Festival. Held every December in over 100 countries, the event is the world’s leading cultural initiative on migration.
Fiction, documentary and animated films are eligible, in feature and short format, from anywhere in the world. The films must deal with the challenges and possibilities of migration, as well as migrants’ contributions to the communities that have embraced them. “Films that tackle negative perceptions of migrants, defy stereotypes and portray positive and welcoming actions by and toward migrants are encouraged,” according to the festival rules.
A committee of international professionals will determine the Official Selection, including full-length features, with a total running time exceeding 41 minutes, and short films, with a total running time with a minimum of 15-40 minutes. Only films submitted through the festival’s designated platforma FilmFreeway.
Films must be spoken or subtitled in English. Organizers encourage subtitles even in films with English dialogue, to ensure maximum comprehension for global audiences.
Films completed on or after January 1, 2016 will be accepted, provided that they haven’t been entered in past editions of the festival. Entry is free of charge. Films produced with any financial support from IOM are eligible for the competition, but not eligible for grants. The festival will inform applicants by mid-October if their film is selected.
Quick facts
Global Migration Film Festival
Deadline for entry: August 9
https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalMigrationFilmFestival
Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
