The Antinatalist Film Festival is a historic, first of its kind event, founded by Antinatalism International, (ANI) an organization dedicated to the advancement of the philosophy of Antinatalism!

Antinatalism International, (ANI) is the world’s first explicitly anti-procreative international organization. Founded in the summer of 2020 by a committed group of 6 Antinatalists thinkers, ANI was established to help facilitate the entrance of Antinatalist philosophy into the mainstream consciousness of society. Art, particularly video making, has been an important tool for Antinatalist activism, and we felt it was high time to showcase some of that talent in our community, as well as get others involved who might be from a different mindset, but perhaps find the subject matter artistically inspiring and want to respond creatively!

Wikipedia defines Antinatalism, (or Anti-natalism.) as, 'a philosophical position and social movement that assigns a negative value to birth.' It's an idea that's been with humanity since very early recorded history, but it's only really since the 2006 publication of philosopher David Benatar's book, Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence, that Anti-procreative people have started to collect and truly communicate about this idea with each other. Antinatalism International is the natural evolution of this trend!

Due to circumstances regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021's Antinatalist Film Festival will be entirely hosted online on the Antinatalism International website. We hope however to be able to host future years of the festival as in person events!

We are so excited to see your Antinatalism inspired films!

*Film festival logo by LifeSucks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCli91fEAsC8hZ7rexRzq9HQ

Awards & Prizes

Proud to announce that there will be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize for the festival!
1st Prize: A hand-sculpted trophy by festival organizer Amanda 'Oldphan' Sukenick!
2nd Prize: A goody bag of assorted Antinatalist swag & stuff!
3nd Prize: A goody bag of assorted Antinatalist STUFF!
"Inmendhams Challenge": $500! (See sidebar for more information!)

Rules & Terms

The first edition of The Antinatalist Film Festival will take place online, between December 1st - December 31st, 2021, on the Antinatalism International website.

Film Submission Rules:
- All films must comply with the following conditions to be submitted:
- All film/video submissions must deal with the subject of anti-Procreation in some way.
- You may submit features, documentaries, animated pieces, music videos, artistic videos of all kinds, as well as filmed debate videos, etc - if you have any questions about something you would like to submit please contact us anytime at antinatalnews@gamil.com
- Submissions in all languages are welcome! (Contact us if you need subtitles, that MIGHT be possible!)
- Films can be of any age or date of completion.
- Submission entries are free!
- Only the entrants whose films were selected will be notified, as we are not able to inform individual applicants about the rejection nor its reason.

*Films & videos submitted that include material in a nebulous copywriter position, may not be eligible for acceptance into the festival, and even if accepted, will not be eligible for any prize. However, if that material is really something special, may have alternative options to get that type of work more seen! Write to antinatalnews@gmail.com with any questions!

Official Selections:
1. Official selections will be made by a jury of Antinatalists - more information regarding the jury panel coming soon!
2. Offical selections will be announced on November 1st, 2021
3. There will be several winners and prizes, see above for details!
4. All official selections will be screened on the Antinatalism International website between December 1st - December 31st!

Submission
1. Films may be submitted electronically via FilmFreeway only. 
(Contact us at antinatalisminternational.com is this is not possible for you!)
2. The final submission deadline is November 1st, 2021. 

3. The person submitting the film gives their permission to screen the film during the Festival and during other events promoting the festival arranged by the organizer with no screening fees. 
We reserve the right to use a portion of any submitted material for the purpose of advertising for the festival.
4. The Festival reserves the right to invite a film that was not submitted to the Festival.

Film copies:

1. The film copies (Once selected) should be sent electronically via an online link. We can not process solid-state tapes of film reels.
2. Contact us if you are seeking subtitles, we might be able to help!

Submitting a film to The Antinatalist Film Festival is equivalent to the acceptance of the conditions set out in the above Rules & Terms.
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  • Sumit Mazumdar

    Truly a one of its kind flim festival.
    Really enjoyed all the entries and the whole process.
    Beautifully coordinated by the ANI team.
    I wish more and more flim festival will encourage such topics.
    Hope to see more such beautiful entries by the talented and creative flim makers.

    Hope it would someday take place in a physical location ,so that all ethically conscious people of the community can meet up.

    Glad to be a part of this festival.
    Will participate again next year.
    Thankyou for the opportunity.

    January 2022
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