The PressPlay Online Film Festival 2026 is a global virtual showcase where independent filmmakers from around the world connect with audiences and industry peers. Born from PressPlay Cinema’s mission to “dare to inspire” emerging artists. This festival celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community. We accept a diverse range of entries – from narrative shorts to documentaries, music videos, and web series – across all genres. By submitting to PressPlay Cinema, you join a movement that “celebrates and empowers independent filmmakers on a global scale”. Our platform is “not only about recognition; it’s a platform for growth and collaboration”, offering filmmakers exposure, virtual screening events, continuous filmmaking education, and networking opportunities. In short: share your unique vision, inspire audiences worldwide, and be part of our creative community. Once you start with us, you stay with us as a family, no strings attached.

Only the three winning films will be given a LIVE interview in our platform. All selected films will be available to watch on January 1st, 2027 at www.pressplayhere.com

Awards & Prizes

Upon submission, your films will be evaluated and considered for two categories. Public Showcase, and Award Winners, which will be announced via https://pressplayhere.com/pressplay-cinema-llc-news/

3rd - Will be awarded a 3rd place award, showcased in pressplayhere.com, and an exclusive interview with Rose Sanchez on Movie Talk with PressPlay Cinema. They will also be awarded IMDb credits for their participation in the Live show.

2nd - Will be awarded a 2nd place award, showcased in pressplayhere.com, and an exclusive interview with Rose Sanchez on Movie Talk with PressPlay Cinema. They will also be awarded IMDb credits for their participation in the Live show.

1st- Will be awarded a 1st place award, showcased in pressplayhere.com, and an exclusive interview with Rose Sanchez on Movie Talk with PressPlay Cinema. They will also be awarded IMDb credits for their participation in the Live show. In addition, a full year free film submission offer to submit their projects for public showcase in PressPlay Cinema website (guidelines apply, please read rules and terms).

Selected films will be showcased at pressplayhere.com

Rules & Terms

We accept submissions worldwide.

English / Preferred (but optional) Spanish subtitles. (Or other subtitles)
Spanish / (ONLY with English subtitles)

Yes, you can submit old work, and films you have submitted before in other festivals!

All categories accepted for submission.

In order to create a safe environment for viewers, we do not allow excessive nudity or explicit sexual content. While swearing is allowed, we encourage you to keep your material as clean as possible. Excessive drug use and excessive violence, such as depicting someone getting shot in the face or gang-related scenes, are not permitted, unless relevant to an uplifting story. However, war-related films will be considered, but still subject to the aforementioned conditions. All income generated from submissions and attendance will be used to promote independent films and reinvested into the company to provide resources for independent filmmakers.
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  • Stephen Burnett

    A great experience. Thanks for your time and consideration.

    January 2025
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  • Ahmed Abd-Elkareem

    PressPlay Cinema Film Festival is a Great Festival.

    October 2024
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  • Nima Tabandeh

    Thank you for selecting my movie. see you soon.

    October 2024
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  • Paper Horse Pictures

    Being part of PressPlay Cinema Film Festival was an amazing experience. We were really impressed by the festival’s outstanding support and dedication to both the films and the filmmakers. Their professionalism truly stood out.

    October 2024
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  • Rod Sáez Chávez

    thank you very much for everything

    October 2024
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