The Kraken International Film Festival (KIFF) is an International Seasonal and Annual competition with an annual live screening in the heart of Milan, Italy.

Milan stands out as one of the world's most enchanting cities, and our goal is to champion films, providing filmmakers with an additional boost in their careers.

The Kraken aims not only to reward filmmakers' works with a certification made by industry professionals, but also offers a monetary prize, a feature not common to all festivals. You may win up to 2000$ in different cash prizes!

We get how it's a hustle to fund your movie or put in the hours for that killer script. The cash prize is the sweet icing on the cake, providing an opportunity to potentially gain income for your hard work, or perhaps to set funds for your next project, who knows!

THE ANNUAL EVENT:

The Annual Event will take place in a single day in early February, 2025. Every seasonal winner wil be automatically selected for the annual competition, where the final winners will win the monetary prizes. Only a selection of winning films will be screened, which will be notified a month prior to the event.

KIFF is not just an event; it's a celebration of the undiscovered, a journey into the depths of storytelling that will leave you questioning.. Reality. At Kraken, we believe in elevating cinematic treasures from the abyss, welcoming all genres that stir the audience on a profound level.

The Kraken International Film Festival gives awards in the following categories:

Grand Prix Awards:
Best Feature Film ($1,000)
Best Short Film ($500)
Best Feature Screenplay ($350)
Best Short Screenplay ($150)

Other Award Categories:

Best Low Budget Feature Film (under $50K)
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Experimental Film
Best TV Pilot/Web Series
Best Music Video
Best Student Film

Best Female Filmmaker
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Genres [eg. Horror, Romance]

Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor

Best Costume Design
Best Soundtrack
Best Song
Best Poster
Best Trailer

By submitting your film, take note that:

- You agree to let us use parts of your film, the trailer, teaser, film poster, and/or stills, for promotion.
- The Entrant/s submitting the film must hold all legal rights for the submission, including the music.
- Entry fees can't be refunded.
- Only a selection of few winning films will be shown at the live event.
- Filmmakers can submit multiple entries, and each entry can be in different categories. - You can re-submit your work, in the following seasons.
- All films must include English subtitles.
- Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
- Scripts must be in English or Italian.
- Only submissions via FilmFreeway are accepted.
- All seasonal winners are automatically selected for the annual competition, not needing to re-sumit.

We do not accept:

- Extremist or propaganda content disseminated by religious or political organizations
- Pornographic material
- Films centered on politics or endorsing a specific political agenda
- Films with hate messages

Overall Rating
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  • Jack Schurman

    Excellent festival with an interesting and refreshing slate of films. Really enjoyed the experience. Definitely would recommend to anyone with a film that is a little too different to be at home in the run of the mill festivals. Thanks for showcasing my work! Will certainly return.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much Jack!

  • Sean Tansey

    Kraken International Film Festival is an excellent film fest. Discerning and passionate, the jury and organisers select inspiring and prescient projects. Top grades for everything else. I highly recommend this film fest.
    Sean

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Sean, keep up the good work!

  • We are so thrilled to have won two awards with our music video 'In a Tamasic World' in the Kraken International Film Festival We thank the KIFF for this recognition!

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Grazie mille Alessandro!

  • Excellent festival. We are grateful for the recognition of our work.

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Livino!

  • Kraken is an extremely well run festival with great communication. They were timely and kept you informed at every stage of the festival. It was a thoroughly great experience. I'm honored my screenplay, Richard Spong, was awarded as the Winner for Best Script. Keep up your terrific work!

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Terry!