The International Film Festival «Catharsis» will be heldfrom November 22 to December 1 at more than 15 venues (cultural centers, film clubs and libraries) in several Russian cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Penza, Vladimir, Novosibirsk, Pskov, Vladivostok, Arkhangelsk, Novogorelovo, Leningrad region. Zheleznogorsk of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and Zaozersk of the Murmansk region.

Part of the film screenings and awards will be held in a large modern cinema hall in St. Petersburg.

3 master classes of famous cinematographers will be held.

The festival contributes to the strength of morality in the audience. The tasks of the film festivals are also to support of the cinematographers and the popularization of cinematography in the regions.

Every film, videoclip or public service announcement that is chosen will be shown at several venues. The festival accepts films of any genre. There will be separate programs for films on human rights, films for children and screenings, films for up to 120 seconds. We also accept Music Videos, public service announcements, and posters.

The Festival is in place to raise part of the funds for moral films by the Catharsis film company. Part of the funds will cover organizational expenses and some money will be sent to charitable funds for sick children.

Best Feature film
Best Short film
Best Film about teachers and mentors
Best Documentary films
Best Film about human rights
Best Film for children
Best Adaptation
Best Animation film
Best Music Video
Best Public service announcement
Best Film and video up to 120 seconds
Best Trailer/Teaser
Best Poster/Photo

All participants will receive memorable branded gifts from the festival (chocolate, tea, notebooks and pens) original laurels and electronic diplomas, the winners will also receive trophies, diplomas, branded diaries and gifts from partners.

Semifinalists receive laurels to promote their films.

Accepted Feature films (any themes and genres) from 60 minutes, short films (any themes and genres) to 40 minutes. In other categories (except for films up to 150 seconds), films and public service announcements of any duration are accepted. The film can be from any year of production.

The Festival is open to filmmakers from all over the world.

You can submit as many films as you wish.

We accept films produced any year.
We accept films already released in internet, we understand filmmakers need to promote their work.
Submission fee won’t be refunded if you decide to withdraw your film from the festival whether your film is selected or not.

Films not in Russian are accepted with English subtitles. Russian films are allowed without subtitles.

You can only send an application for entry through the platform filmfreeway.com

All rights (including music, scripts and other) must be reserved. The creators of the film are fully responsible for the observance of rights.
By sending an application you give consent to allow us to process your data and show your work for non-commercial purposes as part of the festival.

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  • Natasha Belyaeva

    The first festival where the organizers understood what they were doing. It was clear where to go, where to get what, who to contact. For those who came from other cities, they generally painted everything to the maximum: the features of our weather, where the hotel is located, how to get on a city tour, where the screenings take place and how to get to them. In general, no one abandoned the participants and guided them in all events. I officially declare this Film Festival ma favorite!

    February 2024
  • Varya Volkova

    Thank you for the Catharsis Film Festival! I am glad that Catharsis was my first film festival where I participated with my own film, hope to meet you soon with new projects!

    January 2024
  • Артём Темников

    Great film festival! It is held in the beautiful city, the former capital of the Russian Empire, St. Petersburg. A very sincere atmosphere and positive attitude of the organizers and participants of the competition, a large hall for shows and ceremonies and pleasant gifts from sponsors. I wish the development and consolidation of the Catharsis Film Festival and all the best to its organizers and Jury. Special thanks for the Main Prize to our film Doctor! Film director, Artem Temnikov.

    December 2023
  • Оксана Готчиева

    Большое спасибо организаторам фестиваля за четкую, продуманную организацию.

    December 2022
  • Stanislav Domanský

    The great film festival pleased me. He showed me the way forward in my work. One of the best film festivals. SUPER. Thank you.

    December 2022