The Amorgos International Film Festival is an annual four-day event co-organized by the Cultural Women’s Association and the Municipality of Amorgos, Greece. Established in 2010 during the 8th YPERIA Convention of Culture and Tourism, the festival showcases hundreds of new short films annually, highlighting cultural and environmental wealth.

As a member of CIFFT (the International Federation of Film Festivals), the event features daily screenings at Aegialis Hotel & Spa and four additional locations across Amorgos, ensuring accessibility for locals and visitors alike. Awards are presented for outstanding documentaries and travel films.

The festival's goals include promoting sustainable tourism, encouraging green practices, fostering international collaboration through audiovisual media, and showcasing Greece's natural beauty as a source of creative inspiration. By hosting artists, producers, and journalists from around the world, the festival enhances Amorgos' reputation globally, boosts tourism, and inspires new film productions rooted in the island’s unique landscape and culture.

Awards & Prizes

AWARDS
The International Jury awards Gold and Silver prizes in each category. The Grand Prix (Best Film of the Festival) is selected from the Gold winners. Duplicate trophies and diplomas can be ordered anytime, and winners unable to attend must cover shipping costs to receive their awards.

Award Categories:

Documentary
Independent Travel Video
Sustainability Award
Country Promotion
City Promotion
Region Promotion
Tourism Services
Tourism Products

GRAND PRIX CIFFT CIRCUIT & RANK LIST
As a CIFFT member since 2017, the Amorgos International Film Festival’s awarded films (except Documentary and Sustainability categories) are eligible for the GRAND PRIX CIFFT CIRCUIT, recognizing the world’s best tourism films and commercials. These films earn ranking points and appear on the CIFFT Rank List at www.cifft.com.

CIFFT Rank List Categories:

Country Promotion
City Promotion
Region Promotion
Tourism Services
Tourism Products
Independent Travel Video
Ranking Points:

Grand Prix: 10 points
Gold: 7 points
Silver: 5 points
Honor Mention/Certificate: 2 points
Special Notes:

Only the highest award for a film counts toward the ranking.
Awards from CIFFT candidate festivals and Documentary or Sustainability categories are excluded.
The updated rank list is published weekly after each festival’s awards ceremony.
Explore the CIFFT Rank List: www.cifft.com/rank-list.

Rules & Terms

RULES & REGULATIONS

ENTRIES
The Rules and Regulations are issued in English. Please complete the entry form carefully, as the information provided will be used for trophies, certificates, festival listings, and promotional materials. Once submitted, changes to the entry form are not allowed.

Films submitted for the competition must meet the following requirements:

Production must be completed on or after January 1st, 2022.
Total film duration must align with the specified limits for the production type.
Films must be in their original language with English subtitles if the original language is not English.
Applicants must complete all mandatory fields in the entry form.
Registrations cannot be canceled.
ENTRY FEE & PAYMENTS

The participation fee for the 17th edition of the Amorgos Tourism Film Festival is €60 (€45 Early Bird fee until May 20, 2026).
Films should be uploaded in the best technical quality to a server shared by the organizers. Alternatively, films may be sent to the Festival Office, with shipping costs covered by the entrant.
Payments for participation in festival events and the gala must be made in euros via bank transfer or credit card.
No refunds or cancellations are permitted.
COMPETITIONS
The Amorgos International Film Festival is open to films from Greece and around the world. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony on November 16, 2026, at the Aegialis Hotel & Spa in Amorgos, Greece, as decided by an international jury.

The competition is open to tourism, travel films, and videos submitted by non-profit organizations, municipalities, tourism organizations, advertising agencies, independent filmmakers, and more.

CATEGORIES
The festival awards prizes in the following categories:

Documentary
Independent Travel Video
Sustainability Award
Country Promotion
City Promotion
Region Promotion
Tourism Services
Tourism Products
FESTIVAL DATES
The festival will take place from November 12–17, 2026, with daily screenings and events.

SECTIONS & THEMES
The festival accepts films related to tourism communication and promotion in the following sections:

Documentary Section

Films that explore culture, heritage, or environmental themes.
Independent Travel Video Section

Videos (up to 10 or 25 minutes) created by independent filmmakers or travel bloggers showcasing destinations.
Tourism Promotion Section

Films promoting cities, regions, countries, tourism services, and tourism products.
Sustainability Award Section

Films highlighting sustainable tourism practices or eco-friendly initiatives.
FILM APPLICATIONS
All entries must be received by June 20, 2026, and include:

The film
Promotional material (photos, posters, trailer, etc.)
Director’s photo
FORMATS & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submitted films must meet the following technical specifications:

Resolution: Full HD (1920x1080 pixels, 16:9), HD (1080x720 pixels, 16:9), or PAL (720x576, 4:3)
Video Codec: H.264
Audio Codec: AAC
No copy protection or looping
All region/security codes must be removed
COPYRIGHT & BROADCAST RIGHTS
By submitting a film, entrants confirm they hold all rights to the content and guarantee that the film is free of third-party claims. Entrants also grant the festival the rights to:

Screen the film in whole or part, publicly or in promotional material.
Include submitted films and promotional material in the festival’s archive.
Use stills/images provided for festival promotion.
These rights apply globally and without time limitations.
JURY & CRITERIA
Films are evaluated by an international jury based on the following criteria (each rated on a scale of 1–10):

Impact – Emotional resonance and engagement with the viewer.
Creativity – Originality in conveying the idea or message.
Style – Personal technique and presentation.
Subject Matter – Alignment with the category's theme.
Storytelling – The ability to tell a compelling story.
The jury and festival organizers may grant additional special recognition awards. Jury decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE RIGHTS

The Art Director reserves the right to modify the festival program if necessary.
The committee determines the screening schedule and may reclassify films into more appropriate categories.
The festival is not liable for films submitted in the wrong category or received after the deadline.
Responsibility for lost or damaged entries is limited to cases of gross negligence.
The festival is not responsible for cancellations due to force majeure.
ACCEPTANCE OF REGULATIONS

Recording devices are prohibited at the festival without prior consent.
Parts of the event will be recorded, and the festival is not liable for claims related to audience or artist appearances in recordings.
By submitting a film, entrants accept all rules and grant the festival the right to use recordings and submissions for promotional purposes.
Personal data provided by entrants will not be sold or rented.
Submission of an entry form implies full acceptance of these rules and agreement to indemnify the festival against third-party claims arising from the submission.
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  • Daniel Gurry

    It was a pleasure and an honor to have received 1st prize at the Amorgos Film Festival in the Documentary category for our film entitled 3 Φίλοι. The hosts were gracious and world class, there were incredible networking opportunities with industry professionals, the location was picturesque and enjoyable, and the film festival was organized & represented high quality professionalism. I would highly recommend this film festival!

    December 2025
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  • Antonio Aleixo

    It was an honour to have our 'Amazorioca' awarded Best Independent Travel Film at the Amorgos International Film Festival. The communication with the festival was excellent and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Keep it up!

    November 2025
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  • Marie-Noelle Michaud

    Magnifique expérience au festival d’Amorgos! J’y ai été invitée pour le prix de meilleur storytelling dans la catégorie documentaire. Nous avons été accueillies comme de la famille. L’endroit était superbe. Des activités de visite de l’île étaient organisée chaque jour, suivi de visionnement de films. Les nourriture était excellente. L’hôtel de toute beauté. L’organisation impeccable. J’y reparticiperait sans hésitation. Félicitations au festival d’Amorgos, membre du circuit CIFFT.

    November 2025
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  • Olivier Bourgeois

    The Amorgos Film Festival is a unique festival and certainly one of the most incredible that I have had the chance to participate in. The beauty of the island, the welcome and kindness of Irene, magnificent encounters with other participants, a friendly atmosphere, culture, and a wonderful team... What else can I say, it's all there!!!
    I need more stars to describe this festival. An extraordinary experience.

    February 2025
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  • Pierre Renaud

    The organizers are dedicated and ensure that this event is a success. It all takes place in a magnificent location. The owner of the Aegialis hotel and her staff are very welcoming and kind. It was also very interesting to discover this island. It was an opportunity to meet other filmmakers from around the world. As a Canadian filmmaker, my film "Magnifique Martinique: An island and its people" won 2nd prize in the Documentary category and it was truly an honor to participate in this festival. I highly recommend it!!!

    November 2024
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