We are pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 17th edition of the Arab Film Festival, which will be held at the end of March in Beirut.
Submissions are open from October 6th to November 20th, 2025.
This year, the festival is expanding its categories and awards to also include Arab feature films.
Please note that only selected candidates will be notified. Productions from the years 2024 and 2025 are eligible for submission.

يسعدنا أن نعلن افتتاح الدعوة للمشاركة في الدورة السابعة عشرة من مهرجان الفيلم العربي، الذي سيقام في ختام شهر اذار/مارس في بيروت.
تستقبل طلبات المشاركة من 6 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر ولغاية 20 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2025.
وهذا العام يوسع المهرجان دائرة تصنيفاته وجوائزه لتشمل أيضاً الفيلم العربي الطويل.
يرجى ملاحظة أنه سيتم إختيار المرشحين/ات المختارين/ات فقط.
يتم قبول إنتاجات الأفلام لعامي 2024 و 2025.

- We accept all types of films by Arab filmmakers from all over the Arab world. There will be a short film competition as well as a feature film competition.
- The films' (short and feature) production year must be between 2024 and 2025.
- We accept and encourage students and young filmmakers to apply
- Synopsis (Arabic and English)
- Include film title in Arabic (and English)
- Include basic technical sheet
- DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, OR SUBJECT MUST HAVE A CONNECTION OR BE PART OF THE ARAB REGION