We are located in Rotterdam.

The main principles of our festival:

### Openness to All The festival should be accessible to creators of all levels: from professionals to newcomers. We believe that every story deserves to be heard, regardless of budget, experience, or technical capabilities. There are no restrictions on genres, formats, or film length.

### Focus on Ideas, Not Budget We value sincerity and originality over technical perfection. Films shot on a phone, experimental works, or intimate sketches can be just as important as big-budget projects. What matters most is that the film makes you think, inspires, or challenges the viewer.

### Inclusivity and Diversity The festival is open to all cultures, languages, and perspectives. We welcome films that tell the stories of different communities, raise social issues, or offer a fresh take on familiar themes. We believe that cinema is a bridge between people.

### Experimentation and Innovation We encourage bold experiments: new formats, interactive cinema, VR projects, collaborations between filmmakers and artists. The festival becomes a platform for exploring new forms of cinematic language.

Cinema Without Borders. Ideas Without Limits.

Awards & Prizes

All the selected projects will get official laurel and will be listed on our official website.
Every season we will be selecting the winners and honorable mentions in each category.
All the winners and honorable mentions will get special official laurels and Named Certificate in High-Quality digital format, will be listed on our website and will be able to compete for the yearly winners.

Rules & Terms

- All Entries must be in English or with English subtitles.
- We may display promotional material from submitted films during the festival or on our website.
- Multiple entries are accepted: each filmmaker is allowed to submit more than one entry, and each entry may be submitted to more than one category.
- No premiere requirements. Films available online may compete in the festival as well.
- All films submitted must have been completed on or after January 1, 2016.

We do not accept:
-Extremist or propaganda content
-Films with hate messages
39 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • AEG G

    Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your festival. I am deeply honored that my script, Trust Me, has been recognised in the Official Selection for Best Unproduced Screenplay. This acknowledgment means so much to me, and I am truly grateful for your support and encouragement.

    June 2026
    Helpful
  • Michael O'Rourke

    As a young festival you're off to a smashing start. Thank you for the invite to submit 'A Tale of Two Cities in 4 episodes;' and of course the Selected recognition. Far, far better script I have ever done.

    June 2026
    Helpful
  • StudioX School of Animation and Vfx

    We are truly thankful for your support and recognition of our project.
    It is a great encouragement to all of us who worked on the film.

    May 2026
    Helpful
  • Francesco & Nataly Majo & Cadavid

    Grateful to the Tulip International Film Festival for selecting our experimental film Myths&Harp.
    Honored to be part of this inspiring cinematic platform.

    April 2026
    Helpful
  • Mike Madigan

    Thank you very much for the festival screening opportunity and for allowing our project to reach more audiences, very much appreciated!

    March 2026
    Helpful