ATTENTION: We are now taking submissions directly on our website FabaFilms.com

The First Peer-Reviewed Festival & Streaming Platform — For Artists, By Artists

Faba Films is where filmmakers watch, review, and lift each other up. We’re building a global indie streaming space with no rejections, no gatekeeping, and no per-category fees.

If you’re ready to share your voice, we’re ready to stream it.

Judge. Stream. Be seen.

Awards & Prizes

All Films Accepted Receive: Official laurel

Audience Choice Award: The film with the most viewer “likes” wins

Winners Are Offered:

A one-year streaming run

Official winner's laurel

Featured social media spotlight

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms

Eligibility to Submit:

Your film must be in English or have English subtitles.

We accept all genres and all lengths of films.

We do not accept:

❌ Music videos

❌ Screenplays

❌ Pornographic content

❌ Multiple submissions from 1 filmmaker

❌ Vertically shot films

Streaming Requirements:

-You must provide a trailer (under 60 seconds), film poster (1728x2304), and a plot synopsis (max 400 characters).

-Your trailer will be featured before other films, and you’ll receive a Verified Artist badge with lifetime access to our platform’s messaging and artist community.

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  • Mary Gogoli

    Faba Films Festival was a fantastic platform to present our short film "Deeper" and connect with wider audiences. Initiatives that empower independent filmmakers and support the visibility of their work are truly valuable. Thank you for this wonderful experience and for the Audience Award, we are sincerely grateful!

    February 2026
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  • Mel Baker

    Thank you FABA Films for your platform and all the work your team did to showcase our films. I loved the competition in watching other films and commenting. I particularly loved the opportunity to encourage other filmmakers with words because it is here that we learn not through giving star ratings. This is a unique opportunity for filmmakers and most enjoyable event.

    January 2026
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  • Tal Anderson

    We have submitted to the festival several times and have had two films screen. What an engaging, communicative, and helpful festival. We received thought-provoking feedback pointing out things we had not considered, that we were able to address. This festival is a great example of filmmakers supporting filmmakers.

    January 2026
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  • Farid Barari

    Thank you to FABA Films for providing a valuable platform to explore new and avant-garde cinematic works and to connect with the filmmakers behind them. A truly inspiring experience.

    January 2026
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  • Miguel Chichorro

    FABA is a movement - For Artists By Artists created by amazing people who loves freedom. Take a look at their website and be part of it.

    January 2026
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