Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam

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👉 The submission period for the competition of the Festival 2026 is from Februari 1st until May 1st 2026.
👉 Submitting for Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 is free.
👉 New entries can be submitted via FilmFreeway only.
👉 Submit only one film per submission and specify the categories you would like to participate in for that film.
👉 You have to specify at least one category when submitting. Note: Your entry will automatically compete for either Best Film / Best Short Film (< 30 min) and the Audience Award.
👉 You are welcome to submit series, but please submit each episode separately.
👉 VR films are also welcome at WFFR as part of the immersive media installation in the festival foyer.
👉 Films in languages other than English or Dutch are welcome but must be subtitled or dubbed into English.
👉 If Dutch or English subtitles are available, we kindly ask that they be provided and clearly indicated when submitting your film.
👉 Films must have a minimum length of 5 minutes.
👉 All eligible submissions will be reviewed by our selection committee that decides which movies will be selected for screening and nominated for our Flamingo Awards.
👉 An annually changing jury of five members will decide which films will be awarded in the different categories.

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Filmmakers or representatives of selected films receive:
👉 The ability to market your film with the WFFR official selection logo and, if nominated for an award, an award logo.
👉 Attend all industry related events for free, including the Flamingo Award Ceremony and networking drinks.
👉 The opportunity to connect with distributors and buyers.
👉 Two complimentary hotel nights during the festival in Rotterdam for selected films > 30 min and one night for films < 30 min.
👉 A by WFFR organized Q&A afterwards the screening of your film and in some cases an extended post-screening discussion led by an experienced moderator.
👉 1,000 euros when winning the Grand Prix
👉 Meet lots of other film professionals and have a great time!

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👉 Entries must have a central focus on non-domesticated wildlife species, natural habitats, conservation or the environment and be completed on or after January 1st, 2024.
👉 By submitting the film, entrants grant consent to screen the film by WFFR during the festival, without any right to royalties or screening fees.
👉 WFFR will screen all selected films in Rotterdam during the festival and stream the film online. The streaming will be geoblocked and restricted to visitors based in the Netherlands only. Only a selection of films will be screened at WFFR's satellite editions in Wageningen, Tilburg and at WFFR Local.
👉 WFFR is allowed to subtitle the film in Dutch. If requested, filmmaker shall provide WFFR with the transcript(s) of the film.
👉 The production must be submitted to WFFR by the producer or distributor of the film or their authorised representative. By submitting the film you guarantee that all production/distribution partners agreed to the submission and this rules and terms, and that you have obtained all clearances for screening. You certify that the work is original and that there exists no disputes regarding ownership with the film.
👉 WFFR is allowed to use the film, stills, trailer and information provided for (promotional) WFFR related activities prior to or after the festival.
👉 No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after it has been selected for screening. WFFR has the right to alter the length and date of the festival, cancel Award categories and cancel or reschedule the festival without any liability towards the entrants.
👉 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WFFR, its judges, sponsors and partners, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses, including legal expenses arising out of or in connection with any and all claims, or third party claims, arising out of the submission to and exhibition of your film and corresponding material at WFFR, including the online festival. The competition and these terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands and the court of Rotterdam, Netherlands shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any disputes arising therefrom.