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.

For %80 Discount: SYM80

This will be the eleventh 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
16) BEST SCIENCE FICTION
17) BEST AI FILM (FRESH)
19) BEST EPIC SCENARIO
20) BEST HORROR ELEMENTS (FRESH)
21) BEST MOBILE PHONE FILM
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Rules & Terms

- All short films are accepted with a maximum length of 40 minutes. Over 40 mins are suitable for Feature category.
- 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.

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  • l jo

    We enjoy your kind support and consideration. Our work being selected by Symbiotic Film Festival inspires us on our journey. Thank you for sharing our work with your audience. Thank you for keeping WATER flowing. All the best to all of you!
    Lars, Mariela, Elsye & Manuel

    November 2025
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  • Margarida Saramago

    It was a fake festival. I received a notification from FilmFreeway stating that my movie was selected as the best feature film, but I did not receive any further communication from them. They did not respond to my inquiries, and I recently discovered that the festival has already taken place and concluded. I believe it was a fraudulent festival.

    October 2025
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  • Katherine Anne Fairfoul

    We are honoured to have been selected as a nominee for Best Tiny Budget. We worked very hard on a very tiny film, and it thrills us to have been nominated by The Symbiotic Film Festival. We are excited to submit again in the future. Thank you so much, Symbiotic!

    October 2025
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  • Cadu Tavares

    Grateful for the chance to be part of this incredible film festival — an experience that celebrates stories, voices, and the power of cinema

    September 2025
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  • Txus Angulo

    Thanks to the Symbiotic Film Festival for selecting my short film “Shine without Shadows”. I am truly honored to be part of the festival. Warm greetings from Spain!

    August 2025
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