White Nights Film Festival (Russia)

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In 2026, our festival celebrates its 10th anniversary!

The White Nights Film Festival is a prestigious film festival in Russia that brings together filmmakers from all over the world. It provides a platform for showcasing their work and promotes the art of cinema. The festival is accredited on IMDb, making it a reliable platform for both filmmakers and moviegoers.

The festival's goal is to promote emerging talent and diverse film genres. It features a wide range of films that represent different cultures and stories, allowing viewers to experience a variety of perspectives. Special attention is given to student films as they play a significant role in the future of the film industry. These films are featured at the festival at discounted rates, encouraging young filmmakers to share their stories with the world.All films that are showcased at the White Nights Festival receive awards and recognition for their excellence in filmmaking, encouraging filmmakers to continue creating high-quality content and pushing the boundaries of cinema. This goal of the festival provides a wide range of films for viewers to enjoy, adding an interactive element through the awards ceremony.
The festival plays a significant role in promoting cinema as an art form and providing a platform for talented filmmakers, promoting diversity and innovation in the industry. It also provides opportunities for young filmmakers to showcase their work and gain recognition.

BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
BEST FILM ABOUT NATURE
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEST ANIMATION FILM
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST HORROR FILM
BEST MUSIC FILM / CLIP
BEST WEB / NEW MEDIA
BEST SERIAL
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST CHILDREN'S FILM
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST COMICS
BEST SCENARIO
SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Agreement.
This agreement is between the "White Nights Film Festival" (WNFF) and the copyright holders of the films. It will take effect upon submission of an application. WNFF has no restrictions on film genres or styles, but the duration of each film should not exceed 150 minutes, and it must be at most two years old when it is screened at the festival. The film does not have to be a world premiere; all films selected must comply with Russian Federation laws and moral and ethical standards. All materials will be available online through partner websites or the festival's own website. A jury will select films based on their quality, not on whether or not the creators paid an entrance fee. Entrance fees are not refundable, but they don't guarantee a 100% screening of the film.Any materials submitted to WNFF will not be returned. WNFF has the right to use all promotional materials and film trailers for posting on its website and in media channels and social networks. Materials in Russian and English must be subtitled in either English or Russian. We recommend using films that have been officially selected and have Russian subtitles. Festival participants must submit a copy of their film in any digital format online. Films selected for the festival will need to pass government screening tests. Obtaining rental certificates is not required for non-profit screenings at the festival, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation. WNFF reserves the right to change the dates, times, venues and other details of this agreement without notice. WNFF is not obligated to inform film producers of changes. By submitting your application, you agree to receive emails with news, promotions, and other materials from WNFF. The new agreement will go into effect immediately upon publication of the festival's website and partner platforms.
By submitting an application, you electronically sign the agreement and agree to all terms and conditions outlined above. The festival is organized by Autonomous Non-Profit Organization for Arts Development "Festival Plus."
10.04.2025

Overall Rating

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Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

William O'Keefe

The White Nights Film Festival was a fantastic experience. The quality of the event was exceptional, with a well-curated selection of films and a professional, supportive atmosphere. The value of participating was outstanding, offering real recognition and meaningful exposure for filmmakers. Communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate how much care the festival puts into celebrating independent cinema and highly recommend it to other filmmakers. Cheers!

April 2025

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Mahmoud abu jazi

Thank you. We are delighted that your film was selected for the festival. We wish everyone success.

April 2025

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Dianna Diverno

Very nice cooperation with the festival in Saint Petersburg. Thank you for choosing my script "Revenge Blood For Blood" as part of the official selection of the festival. As I really like the theme that is in this novel and the script from 2011, I hope that this film will be filmed in the coming period. Thank you again

May 2024

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Response from festival:

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that your work has been selected to be a part of our festival.
Ivan Ab

Thanks for selecting “Alice in the real world”!!!

“White Nights” is a great festival!!!!

May 2024

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Response from festival:

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that your work has been selected to be a part of our festival.
William Thinnes

Congratulations to the Best Animated Film award!

May 2024

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Response from festival:

Thank you for your contribution to our festival. Your work was a great addition.

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Dates & Deadlines

April 14, 2025
Opening Date
April 15, 2025
Earlybird Deadline
May 6, 2025
Regular Deadline
May 27, 2025
Late Deadline
June 23, 2025
Extended Deadline
July 14, 2025
Intermediate Deadline
August 11, 2025
Standard Deadline
September 1, 2025
Preselected Deadline
September 22, 2025
Special Deadline
October 13, 2025
Extended Deadline
November 3, 2025
Decision Deadline
April 5, 2026
Notification Date
April 23 – 25, 2026
Event Date

Categories & Fees

FEATURE FILM
FEATURE FILM - ACCEPT ANY FILM LONGER THAN 60 MINUTES.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
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SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM - ACCEPT ALL SHORT FILMS LASTING LESS THAN 60 MINUTES.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
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DOCUMENTARY FILM
DOCUMENTARY FILM - WE ACCEPT ALL DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS LASTING NO MORE THAN 90 MINUTES. THE PRIORITY OF ALL THE FILMS ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF NATURE, TRAVEL, AND MORE.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
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ANIMATION FILM
ANIMATION FILM - ACCEPT ALL ANIMATED FILMS NO LONGER THAN 240 MINUTES.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $30
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
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SCREENPLAY
SCREENPLAY - ACCEPT ANY SCENARIO.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
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MUSICAL VIDEO/CLIP
MOVIES ABOUT MUSIC, VIDEOS AND EVERYTHING RELATED TO MUSIC.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
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EXPERIMENTAL FILM
ANY EXPERIMENTAL FILM
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $37.50
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SERIES
We accept Series in the competitive program. We show only one pilot series.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
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CHILDREN'S FILM
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
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NATURE FILM
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $37.50
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STUDENT FILM
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
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HORROR FILM
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
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WEB / NEW MEDIA
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
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COMICS
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Intermediate Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Standard Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Preselected Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Special Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Decision Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
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William O'Keefe

Mahmoud abu jazi

Dianna Diverno

Response from festival:

Ivan Ab

Response from festival:

William Thinnes

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