TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival collects the best travel, outdoor, sports, nature and adventure films from around the world, which were created both by professionals and by enthusiasts, and helps to get them across to the audience.
We admit only the films about travels, outdoor, outdoor and extreme sports, adventures, countries, wildlife & nature.
All best films that were selected in final list, will be shown on the big screen during the solemn final ceremony on February 20 - 21, 2027 in Moscow, Russia and will be able to struggle for the titles of the "Best travel film" and "Best outdoor sports film". As well as for the prizes in the standalone nominations.

Grand Prix

Travel Films

Best Travel Feature Film 
Best Travel Short Film 
Best Travel Feature Documentary 
Best Travel Short Documentary 
Best Travel Music Video 
Best Travel TV Pilot / Web Series 
Best Travel Video Guide
Best Travel Drone Video
Best Travel Mobile New Media 
Best Travel Commercials 
Best Travel Director
Best Travel Cinematography

Outdoor sports films

Best Outdoor sports Feature Film 
Best Outdoor sports Short Film 
Best Outdoor sports Feature Documentary 
Best Outdoor sports Short Documentary 
Best Outdoor sports Music Video 
Best Outdoor sports TV Pilot / Web Series 
Best Outdoor sports Drone Video
Best Outdoor sports Commercials 
Best Outdoor sports Director
Best Outdoor sports Cinematography

Please read these rules & regulations for submission very carefully PRIOR to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting your film to TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these conditions. 
– We accept films only from authors or their authorized representatives who have the written permission from the author. All video, soundtrack, texts and music used in the film should not violate the copyright law. You may be asked to supply documentation supporting your claim. Violation of copyright is a sufficient justification for exclusion of the film from participation in the our festival. 
– All films must be in Russian or English. Alternatively, have the Russian or English subtitles (with the exception of all films without words), regardless of the country of production. 
– There is no limit as to how many films a Film Maker can submit. However, each film can only be submitted once in one single category. If your film is suiting in more than one category, then please choose the one you find most suiting. 
– You may submit as many films as you like, but you must pay the appropriate submission fee in full for each film. 
– Submission fees are non-refundable. 
– Waivers or discounts on submission fees are not offered. 
– Incorrectly completed entry forms, or missing information may lead to the disqualification of your submission. 
– TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival does not accept submissions sent by email or physical submissions sent by mail. Submission will accepted through submission partners. 
– Do not send a press kit or other supporting materials unless asked to do so by the festival. 
– There are no premiere requirements. Your film may have screened before. 
– Films that have distribution are still eligible for submission. 
– Films that have been broadcast on television, and/or are available to view in full online, are still eligible for submission. 
– All documentary, animation, fiction films, created by professionals and enthusiasts not earlier than January 1, 2018 are welcome to participate in the contest. 
– Our jury screens the films PRIVATELY (meaning: it's not a public screening!). Only officially selected films we'll screen at our annual event. Where one film from each category will be awarded. 
– All films which are selected for the competition or Festival, will be informed only by emails & listed on festival web site.
– No inquiries or arguments will be entertained regarding non selected films. The decision off festival selection committee will be final. 
– TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival will communicate all details through email communications only, so please give authorizes email and respond to emails asap. No phone call inquires. 

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  • Mitja Legat

    Great experience with the Travel Film team and very honored to win the Best Outdoor Sports Short with "First Day of Winter", would definitely recommend!

    March 2026
  • A film is essentially a journey, and finding the right audience is its final destination. Winning at the Travel Film Festival with Komorebi felt exactly like that: arriving at the perfect place. This isn’t just a festival that screens movies; it’s a crossroads for storytellers who capture the soul and essence of the world. The recognition here means the world to me. A brilliantly curated event run by a team that truly understands the art of visual exploration. Thank you for this profound honor!

    February 2026
  • MICHAEL DILLON

    Thank you so much with honouring my film "The Great White Whale" with this year's Grand Prize. All of us filmmakers are grateful that your unique Festival exists and we appreciate the hard work that you all do to run it so well. Thank you all so much.

    February 2026
  • Alfonso García Franco

    Good Comunicación. A pleasure yo have participate and win the Outdoor Sports Short award.

    March 2025
  • Kevin Clerc

    Winning the Moscow Travel Film Festival was an incredibly rewarding moment ! A big thank you to the festival for this recognition and for encouraging creators like me to share our view of the world 🌎

    March 2024