The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival is organizing its third short film competition.
The competition is open to everyone!
The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival was established in 2009 with the aim of contributing to the realization of a more inclusive society. Central to the philosophy of the film festival is bringing people with and without disabilities together. Beyond screening films, the festival hosts public lectures and workshops which facilitate collaborative reflection and dialogue that not only questions but also challenges existing perceptions about persons with disabilities.
In this spirit, the festival introduced its first short film competition in 2022. The third edition will be part of the 14th edition of The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival, which will be held at the public library of Leuven (Tweebronnen) from Tuesday 16th until Saturday 20th, April 2024. The central theme of the festival this year will be "Samenspel" ("Play together").
This year, the screening of the short films and the award ceremony will take place at the Cinema ZED for the first time.
All participants will receive a digital certificate of submission.
The films nominated by the jury members will be announced on February 19, 2024, and will be screened at the festival. Our jury is made up of people coming from diverse backgrounds: academics, national and international filmmakers, and various members of disability communities.
A Jury Prize, a Public Choice Prize, and a National Competition Prize for a film situated in Belgium will be awarded during the ceremony (19th April). Both winners will receive a prize. Only people directly linked to the winning film will be able to receive this prize.