This film festival isn't just about watching movies. Features, Documentaries and 19th Annual Film Brothers Festival of Shorts, coupled with international food, visual arts, music, and industry networking events bring a unique and enriching multi-sensory experience for all.

Global Reach: Films from around the world are showcased, providing a window into diverse cultures and perspectives. Local filmmakers are showcased too.

The Wilmington International Film Festival brings filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and national/local businesses together for a celebration of film, food and live music!

Awards & Prizes

BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
BEST SHORT
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT OR FEATURE
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
BRANDYWINE AWARD (DE, PA, NJ, MD STATES)
AUDIENCE CHOICE (SHORT OR FEATURE)

Rules & Terms

Please note the following guidelines for submitting your film to WIFF:

- The submission fee is non-refundable.
- More than one entry may be submitted.
- Each entry must be accompanied by its own online entry and entry fee.
- Films screened at other film festivals are ok to submit.
- Music videos or commercials are not eligible.
- The filmmaker is responsible for shipping materials and eMarketing materials to WIFF, if the film is selected.
- Films produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles.
- Not all invited films officially selected will be eligible for competition.
- The selection committees' and juries' decisions are final.
- Entrants must assume all responsibility for clearing films through U.S. and/or foreign customs officials.
- WIFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or festival scheduling.

****Exception for BRANDYWINE AWARD
To be considered for the BRANDYWINE Award, filmmakers, writers, or (producer and/or director) must have DE/PA/NJ/MD residence OR more than 50% of the film must have been filmed in one of those regions.