Top Quark is a film festival where you can share your vision of the past, present, and future.

The perception of reality depends on the point of view and who the observer is. There is no single true reality – it is always subjective. Needless to say, there is no singular view on our future or past.

We are eager to see and listen to your version of the past, present, and especially the future. What is it going to be? A dark utopian future, a bright interstellar endless travelling, or simple down-to-earth life as it used to be before us?

Share your works with us, and we will provide a place for your story to be seen by the world.

Awards & Prizes

Submit your work to our judges and they will rate and select the best of the best in each category, nominating for:

Best Sci-Fi Animation
Best Sci-Fi AI Animation
Best Sci-Fi Music Video
Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Best Sci-Fi Feature Film
Best Science Documentary
Best Sci-Fi Video Game Trailer
Best Sci-Fi Short Story (Script)
Best Sci-Fi Novel (Feature Script)
Best Sci-Fi Special Effects
Best DARK QUARK Film
Best DARK QUARK Story
Audience Award (awarded by live audience after quarterly live screenings)

Rules & Terms

COMPLETION DATE:

Films and manuscripts have to be completed at the time of submission and belong to any period in range from 2000 to 2026 year. If you have older work, feel free to send it to us as well. Sometimes a real treasure is hidden in most unexpected places or even time line.

FILM LENGTH & GENRE:

• Films may be animated or live action
• Short Films must be no longer than 30 minutes
• Feature Films must be no longer than 100 minutes
• Films exceeding 100 minutes for feature films or 30 minutes for shorts may still be considered for festival awards, but will not be part of the programming
• Films and scripts have to be science fiction or fantasy genre. They could be placed i any dimension or universe, classic sci-fi, mockumentary, science research journals, futuristic comedies and even ghost stories will be welcomed here

SCRIPTS & STORIES:

Short stories and scripts must be no longer than 30 pages of A4 size.
All scripts and short stories have to be submitted to us in PDF format.
If the script is written by more than one author, all relevant names must be provided along with relevant consent of all co-authors.

OWNERSHIP OF THE WORK:

By submitting your work, you confirm that you a legal owner of all author rights associated with your work and may prove it if challenged. Make sure that you hold all relevant permissions, including public screening and music used in your film.
By submitting your work, you grant Top Quark Film Festival rights to use your work for public screening, promotion and advertisement in connection with festival activities.
Ideally, all manuscripts submitted, should have WGA or similar Copyright certificate, confirming authorship.

LANGUAGE:

Foreign language films must be made available with the original language soundtrack and English subtitles.
All short stories and scripts must be written in English.

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https://topquarkhub.com
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https://www.instagram.com/top.quark.fest
https://www.youtube.com/@TopQuarkFest
https://www.facebook.com/TopQuarkFilmFestival
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  • Adrien Lhoste

    Thank you for awarding Iridescence!

    May 2026
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  • DANIELE PIGNATELLI

    we are so proud to be selected and award winner with "Third° and World" in your amazing festival! best!

    April 2026
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  • Mike Stinnett

    Thank you for allowing my short film, Annie in Space, to be a part of your festival. I much appreciate your clear communication, support and encouragement. Highly recommend this festival to other film makers!

    April 2026
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  • nacho recio

    thanks a lot for screening 'epitaph to N/949' in your nice and special festival, hope to be again with another work.

    April 2026
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  • mu suppermu

    I'm excited to be a part of the festival's screening.

    April 2026
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