The main goal of the festival is to present a competition of works by talented filmmakers from Brazil, India, China and South Africa. Such a festival could help people get to know and understand each other better, to acquaint them with the culture, history and traditions of the unique nature of the BRICS countries.

The festival is dedicated to the theme of Love. We live in different countries and on different continents, we are separated by languages and borders, views and customs... It seems that we are separated by too many things, but we are united by the main thing - LOVE. Love for your loved ones, love for your land, your culture, love for all that surrounds us, to comprehend the new, to traditions and roots. Our festival is about all facets of this great feeling that unites us. Our festival is about love.

The professional jury from various countries will select the nominees, whose films will be shown from September 7-10, 2023 in St. Petersburg at the "Lendok" film studio, the best films may be shown in other cinemas of the "Moscino" network in Moscow.
The main the partner of the festival is INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS "EURASIAN PEOPLES’ ASSEMBLY".

We invite you to participate in the Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF).
- There is no limit on the number of films per participant.
- Year of creation not earlier than 2020.
- The themes of the films must be related to any aspect of love.

If you are interested in the festival and you want your films to participate in the best BRICS films competition, which will be evaluated and possibly awarded by a professional jury - send your films and take part in our Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF).

We've set up a telegram channel with news about the festival, stories and fascinating facts about BRICS filmmaking that will help you win any festival. Filmmakers submitting entries through FilmFreeway can check their status via the Telegram channel - https://t.me/echobricsff

Awards & Prizes
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST SHORT FILM

and special Jury awards - "In the Language of Love."
Special Prize of the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS "EURASIAN PEOPLES’ ASSEMBLY" - "Peace and harmony through public diplomacy"

Please read our rules and terms before you make a submission!
The Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF), its committee and its employees, are not liable nor will be held responsible if copyrighted materials or unauthorized materials are included in the film. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure proper permission from the copyright holder of stock footage, music or any other material, which could violate another entity’s copyright or exclusive use of material.
We accept submissions of all genres with no limit in running times, but please make sure they are submitted in the correct category. The submitted film must be a participant of International film festivals in last few years.

All copies must have English subtitles.

The professional jury from various countries will select the nominees, whose films will be shown from September 7-10, 2023 in St. Petersburg at the "Lendok" film studio, the best films may be shown in other cinemas of the "Moscino" network in Moscow.

The festival is dedicated to the theme of Love. We live in different countries and on different continents, we are separated by languages and borders, views and customs... It seems that we are separated by too many things, but we are united by the main thing - LOVE. Love for your loved ones, love for your land, your culture, love for all that surrounds us, to comprehend the new, to traditions and roots. Our festival is about all facets of this great feeling that unites us. Our festival is about love.

Do not send other material till you are requested.

If you wish to be eligible for multiple awards you should submit to several categories.
All films made and produced during 2020 and later will be accepted.

During unexpected circumstances, we can at our discretion change date of event. We are not responsible for any copyright infringement of your material and you give us the permission to publish your images, poster and trailer on our website and/or social media pages. The submission of all films represents an agreement to the policies set forth in the submission guidelines.

Terms and Conditions:
I hereby agree to permit my film to be screened at the Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF). I am the sole owner of all legal rights and title and have the authority to submit the enclosed materials to the Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF). I guarantee that all rights necessary for a film festival screening have been obtained.

I will indemnify and hold harmless the Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF) or its employees, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including, but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, publicity, screening, credits, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered. I understand that, unless otherwise specified, that Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF) provides no financial compensation for any exhibition of my work.

The Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF) reserves the right to use the submitted publicity information, photos, and excerpts in its marketing and publicity, including online formats, for the festival and any other uses related to the promotion of the festival. The Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF) also reserves the right to exhibit submissions in other Echo BRICS Film Festival (Echo BRICS FF) sponsored venues. I understand, I am authorized to accept, and agree to abide by all terms listed in this release and in the submission guidelines.

Overall Rating
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  • A fundamental festival in south side of the World!

    June 2020
  • sabapathy na

    Wonderful film festival. Very good communication and networking.
    Thank you.

    May 2020
  • Story Knight

    Agradecemos a oportunidade esplêndida de estarmos participando deste Festival único que estimula a produção independente e promove a diversidade do cinema mundial. Parabéns a todos os organizadores e colaboradores do evento.

    May 2020
  • Gateway Films Group

    Amazing film Festival with Truly dedicated staff crew and volunteers for independent filmmakers. Thanks to the fantastic team at  Echo BRICS Film Festival for putting on such a great festival!  I am so proud that our film “IRUMBU”  selected. We will send all future work to Echo BRICS Film Festival.

    April 2020
  • Thank you

    a great experience.

    We loved it

    April 2020