Visualis Film Festival is a review competition of films received evaluation by the Selection Committee.

The Festival’s aim is to support cinematographers and to contribute to the development and promotion of film industries and audience involvement in film evaluation.

The film festival focuses on a variety of themes and genres.

Part of the funds will cover organizational expenses and some money will be sent to charitable funds for sick children.

The Festival prizes are awarded in the following categories:

— Best Feature Film;

— Best Documentary Film;

— Best Film about travel and tourism;

— Best Short Film;

— Best Animated Film;

— Best Music Video;

— Best Love Story Film;

— Best Photo/Poster;

Semifinalists receive laurels to promote their films, videos and posters.

Participants receive laurels, an electronic certificate of participation and a 30% discount on one of the partner film festivals.

Winners receive trophies, prizes, gifts, electronic diplomas, laurels and a 50% discount on one of the partner film festivals.

Article 1.

International Film Festival Visualis (henceforth “The Festival”) is a review competition of films received evaluation by the Selection Committee.

Article 2.

The Festival’s aim is to support cinematographers and to contribute to the development and promotion of film industries and audience involvement in film evaluation.

Article 3.

The Festival is organized by Catharsis Film Company and takes place in libraries and cinema clubs. The Festival is held annually, starting in 2019.

Article 4.

The program of the Festival and the screening schedule is determined by the Director of the Festival Programs.

Article 5.

The Festival prizes are awarded in the following categories:

— Best Feature Film;

— Best Documentary Film;

— Best Short Film;

— Best Children’s Film;

— Best Animated Film;

— Best Music Video;

— Best Love Story Film;

— Best Photo/Poster;

The winners receive valuable prizes from sponsors and partners, laurels and diplomas.

Article 6.

The Festival accepts full-length films (any genres and themes) at least 60 min in length, short-length films (any genres and themes) up to 40 min. A film can be of any year of production, a premiere is not required. The Festival includes films produced in any country.

We also accept films which have already been released on the Internet. We understand that cinematographers should advance their work.

A request for participation may be sent via the platform filmfreeway.com after paying a fee indicated on the website. The fee depends on the category and the deadline. The fee does not guarantee a work to be included in the official selection and cannot be refunded.

All rights (including music and literature base) must be cleared. The filmmakers are fully responsible for the observance of rights.

Article 7.

The final decision on the inclusion of the film in the Festival competition program is made by the Selection Committee which reserves the right not to explain the reason for the refusal and not to give any comment.

Article 8.

The authors of selected films must send the following information to the e-mail address of the Festival not later than 5 days before the Festival begins:

Link for film downloading 2 GB max. (mp4)
Name of the film
Director’s name
Synopsis
Poster or film frame
Article 9.

Films of the competition or any other program may be shown within the Festival no more than 3 (three) times without the written permission of the film owner or his authorized representative.

Article 10.

Films of the competition program are evaluated by the audience came to the film screening. The winners are determined by the method of calculation the votes in each category.

Article 11.

The Festival does not accept films containing information which distribution is prohibited by the legislation, or containing obscene language. Films that have previously been refused a distribution certificate are also not accepted.

Article 12.

Participation in the Festival implies agreement with the Rules and Regulations set out herein.

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  • Arjav Vyas

    I'm incredibly grateful to the Visualis Film Festival for recognizing my tourism commercial "Greener Zanzibar" as the winning entry. It's a true honor to have my work selected among so many talented filmmakers. This festival is a fantastic platform for showcasing visual storytelling, and I'm humbled to be a part of it. Thank you for this amazing experience!

    October 2024
  • Jamie Langlands

    Good communication and very low submission fees. I’m glad I entered my film into this festival

    October 2024
  • Kazakhfilm animation

    хорошая оперативная работа команды, нам очень нравится

    October 2023
  • martin del carpio

    Thanks for all the support through the selection for my work.

    October 2023
  • Alice Liu

    It's my honor to be part of the Festival. It's also my first film shown in Russian. Hope the audience like it.

    October 2023