Symbiotic Film Festival is one of the biggest showcases of film cinema in Ukraine. Our festival is home to talented filmmakers from all over the world for unexpected and exciting films in different genres and forms. We want to encourage and support all moviegoers who are dedicated to the magic of cinema and filmmaking. Our festival is dedicated to the discovery and promotion of international film and screenplay projects.
Our academic juries primarily evaluate film and screenplay projects. Winners will be announced via FFW and official social media. We believe in the power of independent filmmaking. You are invited to this unique organization where we bring your strength and our festival together.

This will be the fourth season of our festival. Please note that Symbiotic Film Festival is an IMDB accredited film festival.

Awards & Prizes

Award Categories:
1) BEST SHORT FILM
2) BEST FEATURE FILM
3) BEST ANIMATION FILM
4) BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
5) BEST MUSIC VIDEO / MUSICAL FILM
6) BEST DIRECTOR
7) BEST ACTOR
8) BEST ACTRESS
9) BEST EDITING
10) BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
11) BEST TINY BUDGET FILM
12) BEST POSTER
13) BEST HORROR / THRILLER SHORT FILM
14) BEST COMEDY FILM
15) BEST TRAILER
17) BEST SCIENCE FICTION
18) BEST MOBILE PHONE FILM
19) BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
20) BEST EPIC SCENARIO
21) BEST HORROR ELEMENTS (FRESH)

Rules & Terms

- All short films are accepted with a maximum length of 40 minutes.
- The films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- You cannot withdraw your submission after the official selection announcement.
- All films must have been made in or after 2010.
- We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.
- Extreme nudity films will be banned.

Symbiotic Film Festival 2022
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  • Mireille fiévet

    Thank you for my film Sous Tension. My team and I are really thrilled with what the film is experiencing across the globe! Under tension goes around the world and to pass between the eyes of your selectors and jury is an honor that you do us! Thank you very much for everything, you knew how to open your heart and your feelings about violence against families but also knew how to appreciate the artistic side of the film. Thank you very much, you are a great Festival! Mireille Fievet

    December 2022
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  • Giampiero Torello

    Very happy that my film "FEARLESS - The story of a girl who is afraid of nothing" was selected

    November 2022
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  • Jean-François Amiguet

    Thank you so much for this selection, I am so thankful.
    And congratulation for your hard work to promote independant filmmakers through your festival !

    November 2022
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  • Miss NunChucks

    Thank you for selecting my script The Dishwasher

    November 2022
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  • Kevin ó Flatharta

    Many thanks for selecting our short film Gravedigger in your festival.

    November 2022
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