We are an IMDb listed Film Festival.
Cineplay International Film Festival is one such platform that promises Beauty, Sophistication, and professionalism in the world of Independent Films. We are a platform to bring people together. We curate, promote and exhibit Cinema that showcases art and History. We seek to create a strong sense of community and bring together a diverse body of films, past, present, and future generations! Cineplay International Film Festival creates opportunities for indie filmmakers to create and experience cinema, and reach a wider audience and change lives!

Here is what we offer you -

- Screening of your film before a live audience in UK.

- Finding an audience that resonates with the idea of ​​film as an art and a platform from which you can get honest and constructive feedback

-The finalists and the winner will get certificates as well as laurels highlighting their achievement

-All selected films will be awarded our official laurel

- The Best Film Winner will get a featured interview

We accept submissions exclusively via FilmFreeway. Here are a few rules that we follow.

1. To be considered in the competition, you must enter at least one Main Main Category. You can enter in as many categories as you want.

2. Films must have been produced after 1/1/2000

3. There are no restrictions on theme, genre, or author. We consider films in any language, from anywhere in the world. If your film is not in English, make sure it has English subtitles where necessary.

4. For student fees (under 18 only), it is mandatory the student status evidence (eg copy of student card included in the project)

5. By submitting your film, you agree that Cineplay International Film Festival can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purposes. A short synopsis and digital still photo is required for all scripts and all entries (except music videos) for the jury, and for our website announcements should you win.

6. Entry fees are non-refundable.

7. Each film will be watched by at least two different panels of judges. You can track the watches on the Vimeo tracker if you are using Vimeo. However, we've had cases in which watches weren't recorded correctly, including for some of the films which were accepted. Please note that they are not always reliable.

8. You may submit as many entries as you like. Each entry requires its own entry fee. To submit to one or more sub-categories, you need to submit your entry to at least one main category.

9. Reviews and Interviews will be published on our Festival website which you can use in your Press Kit.

10. Filmmakers must have obtained all clearances for exhibition and must certify that the work is original and no disputes regarding ownership exist with the film.

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  • We are truly honored and grateful to have been recognized with multiple awards at the Cineplay International Film Festival. Your support and acknowledgment mean the world to us, and it has been such a rewarding experience for our entire team.

    We also want to express our admiration for the beautifully designed laurels and certificates. They are absolutely stunning, and our team is thrilled to display them with pride.

    Additionally, we greatly appreciate your smooth and professional communication throughout the entire process. Your dedication to ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision has made this festival an exceptional experience for filmmakers.

    Thank you once again for providing us with this incredible opportunity.

    December 2024
  • An absolutely amazing experience. Cineplay was great from start to finish, and it was an honor to be involved in this festival, and to see Abnormal Fixation, our comedy-horror web-series, achieve so much there. Thank you.

    December 2024
  • Thank you for the recognition and encouragement to write on! Dark fantasy scripts are coming back to the light, so did my baby 'Irish Moon'! It was a great experience, gratitude is all I feel! Highly recommend this wonderful and honest festival to all my peers! AJ

    December 2024
  • Jason Cross

    Overall, great experience. I highly recommend applying to this festival!

    December 2024
  • James Sanford

    Thank you for featuring our film TOM SAWYER'S BLACK FRIDAY in your festival. It was wonderful to work with you and we were honored to be a part of your event. Best wishes!

    December 2024