Calling all creators of the world:
"When the time comes to embrace immortality, you will find me there..."
— Akhenaten

Welcome to the 2nd Ekhnaten International Short Film Festival, where the spotlight is on artistic expression and creativity above all else. Taking place from July 27 to 31, 2025, EISFF is a prestigious showcase of talent from around the globe, making it a must-attend event for filmmakers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals alike.

EIFF prides itself on reviewing each submission without bias—whether it's backed by major production companies or indie creators. At EISFF, it's the artistry that matters, not the budget or big names. The festival is open to Short Documentaries, Drama Films, Animation, Experimental Films, and Student Projects, offering a platform for under-the-radar talent to shine.

Invited filmmakers will receive two all-access festival passes, granting them entry to all screenings, seminars, and exclusive events. The festival will culminate with an exciting closing night awards ceremony. Screenings and seminars throughout the day bring filmmakers, attendees, and distributors together, creating opportunities for inspiring collaborations and long-term connections.

EIFF is a place where great films and great opportunities converge. Taking place in the vibrant and artistically rich borough of New Hope, the festival attracts producers, screenwriters, actors, and performance artists from all corners of the globe. Over the years, New Hope has become a haven for talented filmmakers and creators, and EIFF continues this legacy by nurturing and discovering new and overlooked talent.

EIFF is committed to discovering and celebrating filmmakers from all walks of life. We believe that filmmakers are their own best advocates, and EIFF is the perfect platform to be seen and heard.

Submit your film today for a chance to join this artistic journey!
Submit Now: https://eiffestival.com/

Best Fiction Short Film
Best Animation Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Actor in a Short Film
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Use of Music in a Short Film
Audience Award
Jury Award/Mention

Invited films should have subtitles in English

TYPE OF FILM
❏ Short Documentary ❏ Animation
❏ Short Drama film ❏ Experimental

Preview format: Uploaded file
Requirements :
1) Films completed after January 1st, 2023
2) Maximum duration: 30 minutes including credits
3) Country of production: Any
4) Screening format : mpeg4 H264 (1920x1080), DCP, 35mm, HDCAM
5) Accepted genres : (dealing with topics mentioned above)
6) All Countries Registration can in any of the festival competitions may be any number of films
7) The Registration in any sections of the festival during our site on the entry forms .. It contains various data required for the film and must fill up the forms after all required data and send it to manage the festival on the website
8) The festival administration the right to use any of the footage material participating the festival for advertising and promotions for the festival only, without commercial exploitation