Documentary Film Festival Submissions
Submit your documentary to A-list international film festival submissions, including FIAPF-accredited festivals and those connected to Oscar and BAFTA recognition. These documentary festival submissions represent the professional circuit where selection supports distribution, industry visibility, and future projects. Submissions are open to filmmakers from all countries.
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International film festival in Poland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive sections. Qualifying short films and documentary shorts become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA and Cesar consideration.
Oscar Awards®, BAFTA, César, FIAPF Qualifying Film Festival
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International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking.
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International documentary film festival in New Zealand presenting feature-length and short documentaries in competitive sections. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated documentary short awards.
Oscar Awards® Qualifying Film Festival
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Renowned international documentary film festival in the United Kingdom presenting curated programs for documentary films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short documentary awards under 40 minutes.
Oscar Awards®, BAFTA Qualifying Film Festival
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Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Qualifying Film Festival
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Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France.
Qualifying Film Festival
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FIAPF-accredited international film festival in China presenting competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films, with a focus on world premieres.
FIAPF Qualifying Film Festival
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Internationally recognized film festival in Cleveland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated live action, animated, and documentary short film awards.
Oscar Awards® Qualifying Film Festival
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Internationally recognized film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the world. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Oscar Awards® Qualifying Film Festival
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International film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Oscar Awards® Qualifying Film Festival