The Kimiya Film Festival invites visionary filmmakers to join us for a one-day celebration of storytelling, movement, and advocacy. We are seeking powerful films that explore mental health as a fundamental human right, offering unique perspectives on trauma, healing, and the fight for better mental health resources.

This year, we’re focusing on how movement therapy, boxing, and physical expression can play a role in trauma recovery and mental well-being. We’re calling on filmmakers to submit works that highlight these themes, confront barriers to mental health, and inspire change. Your film could be part of a global conversation, helping to reshape how mental health is understood and supported within the human rights community.

Through the Kimiya Film Festival, we aim to educate, empower, and advocate for mental health as an integral part of human rights. If your film has the power to inspire, challenge, or spark conversation around these important issues, we want to see it.

Submit your film and help us break down the walls of stigma, champion mental well-being, and make mental health a right for everyone. Proceeds from the Film Festival will benefit Kimiya Fight Club (kimiya.com)

Rules and Terms for a 1-Day Film Festival
General Rules
Eligibility: All films submitted must be completed 2022 to present
The theme of the film must be focused on mental health, human rights, human capacity to heal and related topics
Film submissions must accompany a film synopsis not more than 200 words
Length: Dependent on the film category
Short films criteria: under 40 minutes
Feature film criteria: over 45 minutes
Format: All films must be submitted in a digital format (e.g., MP4, MOV)
Submission Fee: A submission fee is required for each film submitted. Fee details are listed in the Entry Fee section

Screening and Awards
Screening: A screening panel will curate films to be screened at the festival.
Awards: The festival will award recognition in each film category. The first place to receive a cash prize.
Judging: Awards will be determined by a panel of judges selected by the festival committee.

Copyright and Intellectual Property
Copyright: All filmmakers must ensure they have the necessary rights to use any copyrighted material in their films.
Intellectual Property: By submitting a film, the filmmaker grants the festival the right to screen and promote the film.

Entry Procedure
Submission Portal: All submissions must be made through the official festival submission portal.
Deadline: The deadline for submissions is listed in the Dates & Deadline section
Confirmation: Filmmakers will receive confirmation by March 31, 2024