FLOW (Florida Leaders Opening Worlds) Film Festival and Film Market is an international Film Festival that focuses primarily on promoting women in the film industry in non-traditional senior and leadership roles. Our mission is to encourage the growth of opportunities for women in important and male-dominated positions in the film industry, to fight gender bias and pave the way for an aspiring new generation of female film makers, through highlighting both their significant contributions and the films and film industry stakeholders who employ them.

Selections will be provided an NFT of their poster art upon request by the production in writing, for a fee. Awardees will be guaranteed an onsite distribution offer and, certificate, and laurels. For 2025, we are pleased to offer the Audience Award Winner, the filmmaker with the highest-rated film, will have the opportunity to pitch a future or feature film to Hollywood producer David Ornston. Winners are also invited to submit to Miami Webfest for direct screening! (Contact organizer with winning laurel for details.)

Best Short, Best Feature, Best Screenplay, Best of Fest, Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Short Film, Best Music Video, Best Made in Florida, Best Documentary, Best Student Short, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Score,Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Audience Choice Award, Honorable Mention, Plus boutique awards exclusive to our FLOW Family!

Content submitted to FLOW festival will be promoted on our website, in printed materials (such as the festival program) and in our press and marketing activity (this can include presenting films that we have selected to the press). The filmmaker gives us the right to use the name of the film and the images submitted for the uses listed.

Once a film is officially accepted to the festival, the filmmaker can no longer withdraw it from the festival lineup. The filmmaker is also responsible for submitting the screening materials at least four weeks before the festival. If the screening will be a World Premiere, please let us know as we will do our best to promote to the local community, and please keep us abreast of production and marketing activities!

FLOW Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt (about 1 minute or less) from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless FLOW Film Festival and its assignees, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, 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, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

Filmmakers must provide CLEAN POSTERS (no laurels) as well a list of all women and their corresponding positions. We appreciate submissions that are in MP4 format rounded up or down to the nearest :00. Include closed-captioning or subtitles for audience inclusion. Please also link the festival to your social media accounts so that we can promote your involvement!

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  • Zahra Azadpour

    “FLOW Festival and Film Market is an exceptional and artist‑centered event that truly celebrates creative vision. The communication is warm, professional, and highly supportive, and the festival’s programming reflects a deep appreciation for innovative storytelling. Winning an award at FLOW was a meaningful honor, and I felt that my film was recognized with genuine respect and enthusiasm. The festival’s commitment to uplifting filmmakers and connecting them with wider opportunities makes it a standout experience.”

    May 2026
  • Sevenskies Distribution

    I recommend everyone to attend your festival. You are unique and the best. A great and professional team.

    May 2026
  • Jill Melody

    Great festival, with good communication in a nice theatre. Proud to have won an award for “Trapped”.

    March 2026
    Response from festival:

    Jill, your participation in FLOW 2026 was a joy. Your entire entourage brought fantastic energy. The ongoing support we receive from you makes us elated to have you in #TheFLOWFamily. Please continue your incredible work and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.

  • Thank you for awarding Art As Hope The Hope in Excellence prize. Your dedication towards promoting local films is outstanding and inspirational.

    October 2025
    Response from festival:

    Thank you for sharing your projects with us. Your support and visibility are valuable to our efforts. You continually raise the bar in production and we are honored to have you in #TheFLOWFamily.

  • hardeep giani

    Very Proud to have won award for Best Documentary at the festival - with the help of all the great women who worked on it with me. Thanks Flow Festival.

    March 2025
    Response from festival:

    Welcome to The FLOW Family, Hardeep. We continue to be at your service. Your hard work is commendable, and we are glad to be mutually supportive. Keep going!