Welcome to Pageant Film Festival.

IMDb qualified festival.

Upcoming event date is in 2026.

Pageant International Film Festival is a monthly online event that creates numerous opportunities for independent creators to get noticed, awarded, screened and recognised in the film industry.

We are basically based on Gangtok, Sikkim. It will be a great opportunity for a small town film enthusiasts like us to screen your outstanding work.

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Pageant Film Festival believes that every indie filmmaker needs a platform to showcase their talent to the world. Here we come to support your artwork by promoting and greeting the audience through our social media pages! (Twitter, Instagram).

We are honored to invite you to screen your work at our festival. Your participation would not only enrich our program but also offer you significant media coverage through our esteemed partner, @inforo_media.

We are also creators, and our jury watches every submission with passion and professional interest. We do respect your value and creativity. This is the perfect time to introduce the world to your creation, let us be your guide to achieve what you desire.

We wholeheartedly welcome you to participate in our Festival.

Awards & Prizes

What we offer -

1. All selected films will be screened on our website. Yearly public screening.

2. Every Official Selection will receive the Official Laurel of Pageant Film Festival. But being Finalist or Award Winner completely depends on the jury of Pageant Film Festival. (Remember paying submission fee doesn't signifies guaranteed award. The jury decision is final.)

3. We provide certificates and laurels to the finalist and winners which highlights their achievement.

4. We are honored to invite you to screen your work at our festival. Your participation would not only enrich our program but also offer you significant media coverage through our esteemed partner, @inforo_media. (www.inforomedia.com)

Rules & Terms

Before entering read our rules:

1. Entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway. Submission fees are there. But paying submission fee doesn't guarantee an award. It will be unfair to those whose works are worthy of awards. Because everyone is paying the same.

2. All entries must have subtitles in English.

3. Participants may submit several projects, but each entry must be submitted separately.
Note: For the Pageant Press Kit, it has a separate discount code: INTERV35. Using of any other discount code in particular Interview category won't be accepted. We will reject that application immediately.

4. All fees are non-refundable.

5. Publication: the winning movie will have its movie poster published on Moving Pictures

6. PORNOGRAPHIC CINEMAS ARE NOT ALLOWED!

7. THE JURY DECISION IS FINAL.

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  • Steve Maiselson

    Fantastic experience at Pageant Film Festival as winner of โ€œBest Script Based on a Truestoryโ€ (April-May 2026 season)! From insightful posted script review to high ratings to gorgeous golden laurel your festival is a truly a gem! Thanks for all the positive feedback and support!

    July 2026
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  • Elexis Smith-Nealy

    Thank you so much Pageant Film Festival for the opportunity! I'm truly grateful short film "Another Nail" was a Finalist.

    June 2026
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  • Simon O'Corra

    Awesome festival, quick to respond, and eager to please

    June 2026
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  • Roby Walsh

    I appreciate Pageant Film Festival for the opportunity great communication during this process 5 stars

    June 2026
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  • Scott West

    Very supportive film festival. Great communication and notifications. A definite must for independent film makers!!! 5 stars out of 5 stars

    June 2026
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