CinemaVan-amphibia travels the world and shows film programs, organizing open airs and screenings at cultural centers and galleries, film clubs, and small communities.

Cinema is not an art that can be perceived only in the cave of movie halls. Forms of on-screen expression can be flexible, democratic, and appropriate to the dynamics of the cinematic idiom transformation.

This film festival is not awarding event. There are too many red-carpet film festivals with paparazzi and lushery. Big choice! But we can offer more than big film festivals are not able to afford. The smell of fresh grass, starring sky above the screen... But the main is our tribe of artists and long life travelers which you can join!

We are seeking films for so-called Urban Cinema Vision program. Films of this section are screened around urban locations: walls, bridges, billboards etc.
Requirements:
- The length no more than 4 min.
- Acute themes
- Strong visualization
- Minimum dialogues
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We add the category "Short films" for filmmakers who want to join our community, show the film in nature place, and if the film does not fit to the Urban Cinema Vision concept. We establish a small submission fee to sustain the community along the roads.

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  • Jonty Toosey

    Vagrant selected my film for their program and I was thrilled that they were inspired to screen my film this year. I was particularly touched by a personal message sent to me by Alex Martyniuk, one of the festival organisers. He clearly took time to watch and understand my story in detail and it impressed me that he could find the time to write me in person. Making Sangam was incredibly hard work and receiving this message felt bigger than winning an award. Thank you Vagrant festival, keep championing independent cinema and helping us find new audiences.

    September 2024
  • gaele sobott

    We are thrilled that our animated poem, Spectres has been included in the 2022 Vagrant Film Festival. Love the grassroots, democratic nature of the screenings and the fact that the festival travels to all kinds of places. Also, appreciate how efficient the organisers are at communicating information about the progress of the festival.

    June 2022
  • Nigel Braddock

    Very happy being selected for this wonderful little festival. I love the idea of films being taken to small communities. Keep up the great work!

    June 2022
  • A very unique and artistic festival, a pity not to be there, thanks for the selection of 'self portrait'!.

    June 2021
  • Excellent organization and very friendly and warm team. 

    June 2021