The Vegan Film Festival VegArtAct is an international film festival in Athens, Greece, organised annually by the VegArtAct team of the FemArtAct social cooperative, around the World Vegan Day, on November 1st.

Our mission is to promote vegan filmmaking and veganism, to join cinema with activism in support of animal rights and in solidarity with the global animal liberation movement.

Our vision is a better world for all living beings.

The festival conducts film screenings at the Greek Film Archive attended by live audiences, and offers Q&A sessions for the filmmakers who attend in person, giving the opportunity for live discussions and interesting interactions with the audience.

Join us in advocating for veganism and animal liberation worldwide!

(Photos & videos by Yorgos Nikou: https://femartact.gr/?p=3125)

1. Individual films can be entered into several categories and filmmakers may submit more than one film.

2. The festival reserves the right to make the final decision on the category of any film entered.

3. The festival reserves the right to not present an award, and its decisions will be final.

4. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony.

1. All forms of films that promote veganism, animal rights and animal liberation are eligible for submission by professional or amateur filmmakers.

2. Films can be of any duration.

3. Films should be produced in the last 5 years.

4. Films in any language other than English should have English subtitles.

5. Screening fees will not be paid by the Festival.

6. The Entrant grants the Festival and assigns the right to copy and version the entry in its entirety to facilitate technical operations of the Festival, in and through any and all media formats now known or hereafter devised.

7. The Entrant grants the Festival and assigns the right to use up to five minutes from the entry and accompanying photos submitted to the Festival for promotional purposes of the Festival and its activities in or through any and all media formats now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, the Internet throughout the universe.

8. By submitting a film, the applicant represents that he or she has obtained consent from any and all owners, creators, writers, producers and/or other authorized representatives of the film whose consent is required to submit the film to the Festival and screen the film at the Festival, and has read, understood and agreed to the Terms.

9. All participants release the Festival, sponsors and their affiliates, partners and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action for third party claims (including intellectual property claims), personal injury and/or damage, theft, or loss suffered in connection with this Festival or the use or acceptance of the prize or any portion thereof.

10. If the Festival is made aware of any concerns that a film does not constitute the original work of the applicant, then the Festival has the right to contact the applicant and ask for evidence of the contrary. After careful consideration of said evidence, the Festival’s decision to allow the film to remain in the official selection or not is in its sole discretion and is final.

11. The Festival may invite certain films and filmmakers, at its sole and absolute discretion.

12. The Entrant acknowledges and agrees that all matters will be decided by Festival organizers or the Festival jury at their sole discretion.

13. The Rules and Terms & Conditions are subject to Greek law and any dispute that is not resolved by consultation between the parties shall be referred to the courts of Athens, Greece.

14. PARTICIPATION IN THE VEGAN FILM FESTIVAL VegArtAct IMPLIES UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide at least three (3) high resolution images from the film to be reproduced, published and/or exhibited for promotional purposes as they pertain to the Vegan Film Festival VegArtAct. To help us promote your film, we will also require 1 trailer for public viewing that will be used on various platforms.

INDEMNITY
The Entrant agrees to indemnify Vegan Film Festival VegArtAct, their respective successors, assigns, licensees, and their respective officers, directors, members, agents and employees and hold them harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable legal fees) and penalties arising out of, resulting from, based upon or incurred because of a breach by the Entrant of any statement, representation or warranty made by the Entrant in this entry form.

GRANT OF RIGHTS AND WAIVER
By entering the film competition, the Entrant represents and warrants that: a) The Entrant hereby grants Vegan Film Festival VegArtAct the rights to use the film as outlined in this entry form. b) It owns all right, title and interest, including the copyright and all intellectual property rights, in and to the film being submitted to the Festival and has the right to distribute, exhibit and promote the film in or through all media formats now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, the Internet throughout the universe. c) All music licenses (including, without limitation, all synchronization, mechanical and master - use licenses, as applicable) have been obtained and all payments have been made that are required for the public performance of the music incorporated in the film. d) No material in the film being submitted by the Entrant to the Festival is libelous or is slanderous or defamatory or violates any right of privacy or publicity of any person, and the full use of the rights in such film will not violate any rights, including copyright or moral rights, of any person, firm or corporation. e) To the extent that the Film Producer may now or in the future be entitled to any so-called moral, author’s or similar rights in the film pursuant to the Copyright Act (Greece) or otherwise, the Producer hereby irrevocably waives and relinquishes all such rights in favor of the Festival and its assignees and licensees to the fullest extent permitted by law. f) By entering the Vegan Film Festival VegArtAct, the entrant acknowledges and agrees to all entry Rules and Terms.

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  • Ray Cruzzola

    We weren't able to attend but felt very comfortable with how they were running the festival!

    November 2025
  • The inaugural Vegan Film Festival in Athens marked a groundbreaking moment for both Greek and international cinema, blending art, ethics, and activism in a truly inspiring way. Hosted in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere, the festival brought together filmmakers and an audience who share a vision for a more conscious and compassionate world. The Athens Vegan Film Festival succeeded not just as a showcase of films, but as a movement . A gathering of voices imagining a different future through the art of storytelling.

    November 2025
  • Francesco Bori

    Every event has to have a first time, and this bar is set high!
    The team are passionate, welcoming and facilitating of international representation - the selection choices are very apt and diverse. Films are reviewed by a jury of serious, experienced activists, and the festival has a live audience who also vote. This is an inclusive, friendly celebration for all those who are working toward animal liberation and ahimsa. A pleasure to have partaken. Thanks for your love, and work.

    November 2025
  • Yama Rauff

    Huge gratitude to VegArtAct Vegan Film Festival, a festival run by truly beautiful people who care deeply for all earthlings. Their communication and support were exceptional, and we're honored to receive the Best Feature Film award. A festival with real heart and integrity. Highly recommend. 🌱✨

    November 2025