Global Nonviolent Film Festival is the most important and renown non-violent film festival in the world since 2012.

Narrative, documentary, docudrama, animation and experimental films, as well as music videos are welcomed in every genre as long as they do not showcase extreme or graphic acts of violence that are gratuitous. Films depicting current or historical events of a violent nature such as wars are accepted. Films depicting traumatic events are accepted.

The awards are decided by an international Jury.

All the films and music videos that are selected at the Festival, are guaranteed a worldwide distribution contract proposal from Global Cinema Online, a pay-per-view streaming channel for films that do not contain gratuitous violence and that is available worldwide at GlobalCinema.online.

The films submitted must be in English language or have English subtitles.



▪ All the films selected are showcased during the 12-day event on GlobalCinema.online that is the exclusive host of the Festival;

▪ Each selected film is introduced - with commentary and trailer - in the Daily Video Presentations provided throughout the 12-day event. The Video Presentations remain available on the Festival's streaming channel after the event ends in order to provide long-term promotion to the participating films.



▪ DARIA!, FilmDaily and IndieActivity magazines are media partners and provide daily coverage during the event. DARIA! also features interviews and articles about all the selected films and filmmakers; the magazine is available on-line and it is read by industry professionals and the general public since 2005 at DariaMagazine.com

▪ The Festival is recognized by the IMDB and all the awards are listed and linked to the respective films’ and filmmakers’ profiles.



The Festival accepts submissions in the following categories:



▪ Feature Live Action Film (40 minutes or more)

▪ Feature Animation Film (40 minutes or more)

▪ Feature Documentary (40 minutes or more)

▪ Feature Docudrama (40 minutes or more)

▪ Feature Experimental (40 minutes or more)

▪ Short Live Action Film (max. 39 minutes)

▪ Short Documentary (max. 39 minutes)

▪ Short Animation Film (max. 39 minutes)

▪ Short Docudrama (max. 39 minutes)

▪ Short Experimental (max. 39 minutes)

▪ Video Music (max. 10 minutes: if longer, it must be submitted in one of the feature or short categories that best applies to the content of the video-film)

AWARDS

The awards are decided by an international Jury.

 Awards are given in every category as follows:


▪ Best Film;
▪ Best Actor/Actress;
▪ Best Director;
▪ Best Cinematography;
▪ Best Production Design;
▪ Best Screenplay;
▪ Best Music.



Special Awards may be given by the Festival's organizers, such as:

▪ Outstanding Achievement

It recognizes the work of a first-time director or actor whose direction or performance is notable.


▪ Honorary Award

It recognizes the ongoing work and career contributions of an individual within the entertainment, business and/or humanitarian fields.



▪ Lifetime Achievement Award

It recognizes a performer who, during his/her lifetime, has made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of the performing arts.



PRIZES



▪ DISTRIBUTION CONTRACT (WORLDWIDE)

All films selected at the Festival receive a distribution contract proposal from Global Cinema Online - a unique pay-per-view streaming channel for nonviolent films available worldwide at GlobalCinema.online. The revenue is split 60/40 (60% goes to the filmmaker).



▪ LAURELS

Each selected film receives the Official Selection Laurel. Each awarded film receives its Award Laurel.



▪ AWARD CERTIFICATE

Each awarded film receives an Award Certificate in colour and signed by the Festival’s director and artistic consultant.



▪ VIDEO PRESENTATION (DAILY)

Each selected film is introduced - with commentary and trailer - in the Daily Video Presentations provided throughout the 12-day event. The Video Presentations remain available on the Festival's Streaming Channel after the event ends in order to provide long-term promotion to the participating films.



▪ VIDEO PRESENTATION (AWARDS)

Each awarded film is announced and introduced with it’s trailer in the Awards Presentation Show that is broadcast on the last day of the event. The Awards Presentation Show remains available on the channel indefinitely for long-term promotion of the awarded films.



▪ MAGAZINE ARTICLE

DARIA!, FilmDaily and IndieActivity magazines are media partners and provide daily coverage during the event. DARIA! also features interviews and articles about all the selected films and filmmakers; the magazine is available on-line and it is read by industry professionals and the general public since 2005 at DariaMagazine.com

▪ NEWSLETTER FEATURE (+20,000 subscribers)
During the Festival, all selected films are featured in the daily e-Newsletters that are sent to +20,000 subscribers which include the top film and media executives, heads of Hollywood Studios, and distributors.


▪ IMDB AWARD LISTING

The Festival is recognized by the IMDB and all the awards are listed and linked to the respective films’ and filmmakers’ profiles.

DIGITAL VIDEO FILE

Global Nonviolent Film Festival is an on-line event that is broadcast entirely and exclusively on GlobalCinema.online, a streaming channel for non-violent films.

▪ If your film is selected, you must provide your film as a Digital video file. The film's Digital video file must be high quality and ready for screening (do not send films/files "for viewing purposes only").

If the film is not available for download via FilmFreeway, you will have to send to the Festival a downloadable link to the Digital video file:

(1) Send film using commercial Upload Site (Dropbox, YouSendIt, We Transfer, etc.) to info@nonviolentfilmfestival.com;

OR

(2) Send film using private Hosting Site (e.g. Vimeo, etc.) to info@nonviolentfilmfestival.com - must be open for DOWNLOAD - be sure to activate this option.

▪ If your film is selected, the online screening at the Festival will be made using the Digital video file you have provided as described above. If the Digital video file you have provided is not ready for screening as described above, your submission will be deemed uncompleted and it will not be considered. No refund of the submission fee will be provided.

For more information, you may contact the Festival at info@nonviolentfilmfestival.com

▪ Entrants are responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, royalties, release forms, clearances, permits necessary to present their work. Global Nonviolent Film Festival is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work.

▪ The Festival does not pay screening fees.

▪ The Festival reserves the right to use any promotional materials related to the selected films and provided by the filmmakers (such as stills, posters, trailers, etc.) for marketing, publishing and broadcast purposes of the Festival in perpetuity.

▪ Entrants agree to indemnify the Festival and hold them and their employees, owners, affiliates, and partners harmless from all claims and liability associated with their participation or entry to the Festival. Global Nonviolent Film Festival is privately owned and organized by Global Film Studio Inc., a Canadian company federally incorporated.

Upon Submission, the Entrant(s) agrees to the following:

AUTHORIZATION

I have read and accept the rules and regulations for participation in the Global Nonviolent Film Festival that is an ONLINE festival. I agree that my film will be screened on the Festival’s Streaming Channel from September 26 and October 14*. (The Festival ends on October 7 however, the films remain available until October 14 in order to give additional time to the viewers to watch them after the Awards are given).

I understand that the film will not be allowed for download by the viewers. Once the screening period ends, the full film file will be removed from the Streaming Channel and, in its place, there will be the trailer of my film which will remain available indefinitely.

I am legally authorized to enter this film in the Festival and, if any additional material is required by the Festival, I will provide it.

I agree to the use of any promotional materials of the film (including trailers, stills from the film, synopsis etc.), by Global Nonviolent Film Festival, for any marketing and promotional purposes of the Festival, in the Daily Video Presentations of the Festival, and for publishing in the magazine DARIA!.

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  • Claudia Noble-Areff

    Participating in Global Nonviolent Film Festival was an absolute pleasure! This festival sets a shining example of what a well-curated, filmmaker-friendly online festival should be.

    From the moment we submitted our film to the final screening, every step was seamless. The festival organizers displayed a deep passion for cinema and a genuine commitment to supporting filmmakers. Their communication was prompt and clear, and they provided a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.

    What truly stood out was the exceptional selection of films showcased. Festival director, Daria Trifu, and Artistic Consultant, Bruno Pischiutta, both have an eye for talent, and the diverse range of films screened was a testament to their dedication to celebrating the art of filmmaking.

    It's evident that the Global Nonviolent Film Festival team goes the extra mile to create a dynamic and enriching experience for all involved.

    In short, Global Nonviolent Film Festival is a shining gem in the festival circuit. We're incredibly grateful to have been part of this wonderful event and look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with them.

    Claudia Noble-Areff

    October 2023
  • James Chalmers

    What a wonderful idea to have a film festival for filmmakers who enjoy making films about subjects that have nothing to do with violence. Entered for the first time in 2023 and I'll be back next year. I do struggle with many aspects of working on line - however I got there in the end aided by a great deal of help and support.

    October 2023
  • Alireza Beigi

    Thank you for considering me as a member of the Non-Violence Festival family and I am proud to have won an award in this festival and I hope that we will have a world without violence against children and women.

    October 2023
  • Great Film Festival as always, It was good to see more content coming from Japan and Asia. Thank you all for recognizing us and we will definately be back for the next one.

    October 2023
  • NIKITA HATTANGADY

    This is a lovely film festival. People from all over the world can watch the films at their leisure. Creating a festival that promotes non-violence is a trendsetting and very necessary concept and I fully support the festival. Highly recommend to filmmakers to participate. We are honored that our film was chosen to be in this festival.

    October 2023