Our film festival was born in 2022 - as a response to the global changes, upheavals and forced isolation caused by the Covid-19 disaster. At a time when cultural life came to a standstill and the usual event formats collapsed under the onslaught of restrictions, we saw not the end, but the beginning of something new. We decided: art cannot and should not be locked within four walls. Cinema is the living breath of humanity, and it should sound loud, far and free. That is when the idea of ​​a festival that knows no boundaries - geographical, physical or mental - was born.

We chose the path that leads not back - to restrictions - but forward, to freedom. We refused to limit ourselves to the number of seats in the hall and the number of spectators in front of the screen. We decided that films born with such passion and meaning should be available to the whole world. Thanks to digital opportunities, we did not just adapt - we transformed. We have made watching and discussing films accessible to everyone, regardless of location, language or time zone. And every year this approach bears fruit - with each season more and more directors, viewers, film critics and those simply in love with cinema join us.

And now - we invite you too.

Discover the magic of cinema, immersed in an atmosphere of inspiration, dialogue and visual splendor - right in the heart of the majestic Alps. This is not just a festival - it is a journey into a world of stories, craftsmanship and emotions, framed by fresh mountain air, mirror lakes and snow-capped peaks.

Here, among the Alpine landscapes, the screen becomes a window into the infinity of human imagination.

Join us - and become part of an international film festival, where every frame breathes freedom, every work sounds like a revelation, and every meeting becomes an inspiration.

Feature Film:

Best Feature Film
Best Director Feature Film
Best Editing Feature Film
Best Cinematography Feature Film
Best Producer Feature Film

Short Film:

Best Short Film
Best Director Short Film
Best Editing Short Film
Best Cinematography Short Film
Best Producer Short Film

Scripts:

Best Feature Script
Best Short Script
Best Author
Best Original Screenplay

Documentary Film:

Best Feature Documentary
Best Director Feature Documentary
Best Feature Documentary Cinematography
Best Feature Documentary Editing

Best Short Documentary
Best Director Short Documentary
Best Short Documentary Cinematography
Best Short Documentary Editing

Experimental Film:

Best Feature Experimental Film
Best Feature Director Experimental Film

Best Short Experimental Film
Best Short Director Experimental Film
Best Short Experimental Cinematography
Best Short Experimental Editing

Student Film:

Best Student Film
Best Director Student Film
Best Student Film Cinematography
Best Student Film Editing

LGBTQ+:

Best LGBTQ+

Animation Film:

Best Animation Film

Music Video:

Best Music Video
Best Music Video Cinematography

TV/ Pilot Episode:

Best TV or Streaming Series
Best Pilot Episode

Terms and Conditions of participation in the 2025 Alpine International Film Festival

Instructions for accepting applications:

1. Applications are accepted through the official website of the festival and other venues where the festival is registered.
2. The duration of the competition entries should not exceed 180 minutes
3. For all applications, the name of the work, the name of the participant, as well as the contact email address for communication must be clearly indicated. The participant is personally responsible for updating any changes to the contact details after submitting the work to the film festival.
4. All films must be in English or with English subtitles.
5. All applications must be submitted after January 1, 2015.
6. Please do not submit unfinished works, after the application is registered at the festival, any changes are not allowed.
7. Confirmation of receipt and registration of the application for the festival will be sent by e-mail specified by you when submitting the application.

Judging and selection:

1. The jury's decision will be final and there will be no correspondence.
2. The festival has the right to announce several winners if for some reason it becomes necessary.
3. All winners will be announced on the festival's website no later than the dates specified in the description of the festival.

Copyrights and permissions:

1. The copyright belongs entirely to the artist. By submitting an application for participation in the Festival, you confirm that you have received all the materials necessary for the public exhibition of your works, including the Internet.
2. By submitting an application for participation in the festival, you declare your understanding, compliance and acceptance of all the conditions set out in this application.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Sheryl Riley

    Thank you for recognizing my script!

    July 2026
  • The programmers and crew of this festival were amazing, I submitted to this festival and received some much appreciated recognition for the art and work that was put together by myself and crew! This is a festival that I will send more projects too and tell other creatives, to look at and submit their work too as well! I'm proud to be apart of this network of creatives going forward!

    July 2026
  • Xoori K. Sarhadi

    Alpine International Film Festival was lovely to be part of, with easy communication and a supportive team. I am truly grateful that Amaltaas was recognised with the Best Experimental Short Film Director award. Thank you for supporting experimental cinema.

    July 2026
  • Latoya Porter

    Excellent in all ways, thank you

    July 2026
  • I'm so glad the Alpine International Film Festival chose my short "A Date With Destiny" as an Official Selection and Winner of Best Short script overall. I'm really glad they reached out to me and responded well to the material. Thank you!

    July 2026