The announcement of the International Internet Short-film Festival "Diogenes 2026"

Slogan: Cinema Without Borders.

* Films will be evaluated by three jury groups:
- Main International Jury
- Student Jury
- Public Jury (inmates/convicted persons)

* Winners will receive prizes and diplomas — a total of 5 prizes and 5 diplomas.

* Prizes and nominations:
1. Main Jury
Best Film — Grand Prix
Best Directing — Prize
Best Screenplay — Prize
Special Mention — Diploma

2. Student Jury
Best Film — Prize
Best Cinematography — Diploma
New Vision — Diploma

3. Public Jury
Best Film — Prize
Best Acting Performance — Diploma
Best Coverage/Portrayal of a Social Topic — Diploma

1. Films are accepted from February through the end of September (inclusive).
2. Running time: not less than 1 minute and not more than 30 minutes.
3. Year of release: 2024 / 2025 / 2026.
4. The film must include English subtitles.
5. Copyright must be respected/cleared.
6. Submission fee: $5.
7. The festival accepts fiction, documentary, experimental, and animated films.
8. AI-generated films are not accepted.
9. Festival organizers have the right to download the film submitted to the competition in full for working purposes.

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  • NIANYU ZHONG

    A very wonderful experience. Thank you to the film festival organizing committee and the judges.

    December 2024
  • Foi um momento inexplicável, desde já agradeço a todos!

    November 2024
  • Andrii Makarchenko

    A wonderful film festival. I sincerely wish it further development and prosperity. I advise you to participate and submit your films.

    October 2024
  • Diana Gelashvili

    It's a great festival with professional team and a good comunication. I completely love it.

    October 2024
  • Serhii Nosenko

    I am very happy to present my film at this festival. It gave me an invaluable experience

    October 2024