FREE SUBMISSION

All films submitted via FilmFreeway will be considered for:

OFFICIAL COMPETITION – CINEMA SCREENING

Selected films will be screened exclusively in cinema sessions during the festival.

No online screening is included.

This category is recommended for films currently circulating in the international festival circuit or subject to premiere requirements.

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ONLINE CATEGORY (SEPARATE SUBMISSION)

Bang Emerging Creators – Online Competition

Films in this category will be presented online during the festival.

To submit to this category, please use:
www.bang-awards.com

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Bang Awards is an international animation festival dedicated to animated films, taking place in Torres Vedras, Portugal.

The festival combines cinema, animation and public space, creating a unique experience that connects films with real audiences.

Screenings and events take place in a welcoming and vibrant environment, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and a wide audience — from families and students to animation enthusiasts.

Bang Awards aims to support creative and original works, offering international visibility within a growing European festival.

Awards & Prizes

Prizes
Official Competition – Cinema Screening
Bang Awards: City of Torres Vedras Prize for best film
1.500,00 €

Bang Emerging Creators – Online Competition Best film
500 €

Bang Emerging Creators.
Best Online Film Prize - Public Vote
500 €

Submit your movie here:
http://www.bang-awards.com/en/

Rules & Terms

RULES & TERMS

GENERAL

- Submission is free of charge.
- The festival is open to filmmakers worldwide.
- All animation techniques are accepted.

SUBMISSIONS

- Films submitted via FilmFreeway will be considered exclusively for the Official Competition – Cinema Screening.
- Selected films will be screened only in cinema sessions during the festival.
- No online screening is included in this category.

ONLINE CATEGORY

- The Bang Emerging Creators – Online Competition is a separate category.
- Films submitted to this category will be screened online during the festival.
- Submissions for this category must be made via:
http://www.bang-awards.com/en/

ELIGIBILITY

- Films must have been completed after January 2023.
- There is no restriction regarding premiere status, unless specified by the filmmaker.

SCREENING & RIGHTS

- By submitting, filmmakers grant the festival the right to screen the film during the event.
- The festival may use excerpts, stills and trailers for promotional purposes.

TECHNICAL

- Selected films must be provided in a high-quality screening format (details will be shared upon selection).

FINAL NOTES

- Official Regulations available at:
http://www.bang-awards.com/en/festival/regulamento
- The festival reserves the right to make final programming decisions.
- By submitting, participants agree to all the above terms.