UPDATE: In light of Corona-virus, we want to assure our filmmakers that we are fully committed to run our events and honor all filmmakers who have submitted to us from around the world.
*** We now accept submissions for our 2021 event! ***
Welcome to the Arctic Film Festival, the world’s northernmost celebration of independent filmmaking!
From the same team that brought you the successful Oslo Film Festival, Arctic Film Festival aims to recreate the familiar cozy atmosphere and rigorous programming in Longyearbyen, 650 miles from the North Pole.
It's dark for four months of the year and light for another four months, but we’ll be welcoming adventurous filmmakers from all around the world to Kulturhuset in Svalbard while the sun still rises above the horizon. We’re preparing a programme that includes both outdoor activities in the daylight, and quality international screenings in the evening.
Our festival provides not only a diverse cinematic experience for audiences and filmmakers alike, but also an opportunity to reflect on the future of our planet as well as our role within it. Our main goal with Arctic Film Festival is to increase the audience reach and engagement of select independent filmmakers who challenge and reflect on global scale problems. This is a unique opportunity to screen your work in one of the most outstanding venues and locations in the world!
In addition to live screenings, we offer:
❄ A guided tour exploring the magnificent natural surroundings of Svalbard
❄ Networking events
❄ Filmmaker roundtable
❄ A worldwide network of filmmakers and collaborators
We accept films of all genres and lengths, released in or after 2015, but we prioritise works that push the boundaries of human endeavour. We’re excited to review and showcase adventure films, social impact documentaries, and films with a focus on human rights.
❄ For our special focus on social impact films, we have created a discounted category celebrating work that promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity is interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. Read more about the SDGs → https://bit.ly/2T1asec ←
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Arctic Film Festival is organised by HF Productions, an international production company that runs several film festivals around the world. A collective of filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals with a common goal: to support and promote independent filmmaking at every step of the way.
You can also find us on Wikipedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Film_Festival
There are three stages to the process:
» Nominations – Films nominated in any category will be contacted on the notification date, and listed on our website and social media pages. Nominated filmmakers are invited to join the event, although only the films in the Official Selection (below) will be screened.
» Official Selection – Films selected for screening will be notified if they have been considered to be part of Arctic Film Festival’s Official Selection on the notification date. Screening materials will be requested and more information about the event will be provided.
» Winners – Award winners will be selected from the Nominations & Official Selection and announced at our festival, after the screenings, and online the following day.
Awards will include Certificates, Treats, and exclusive online Distribution deals, and will be given in the following categories:
Best Feature
Best Short
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
SDG Films - Goal 13: Climate Action
SDG Films - Goal 14: Life Below Water
SDG Films - Goal 15: Life on Land
Best Student Production
Best Animated Short
Best Screenplay
Best Adventure Film
Best Production from Norway
In addition to the above-listed categories, we also offer the option of a Film Critique. Criticism may not always be agreeable but it is always necessary. Filmmakers require constructive feedback at every stage of their development, whether they're just starting out or they've been making films for decades. We offer you the opportunity to get your film project critiqued by one of the qualified film critics we collaborate with on our festivals. Regardless of whether or not your film is selected for screening, by submitting to the Any Category + Film Critique category, you receive an in-depth review (1-2 pages). The critique can be more or less general, or focus on particular elements - you choose.
