๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
The International Competition is a selection of works amongst the best films around the world, carefully curated by the programmers to showcase arthouse films that tell compelling stories.
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To be eligible for consideration to the International Competition:
๐ญ. You must fully comply with the present Rules & Regulations
๐ฎ. All films must retain a Belgian premiere status prior to September 4, 2026, excluding โwork-in-progressโ screenings at which an incomplete version of the film was previously screened. This means that the film shall not be available in Belgium in any way and on any media prior to and throughout the festival (festival and theatrical screenings, TV broadcast available to the Belgian audience, home video commercial distribution, any digital broadcastโฆ)
๐ฏ. Fiction films, documentaries and animations are eligible for this section
๐ฐ. All films must be submitted via a password-protected link and must be subtitled in English or French if the language spoken is other than English or French
๐ฑ. All films must be at least 60 minutes in length
๐ฒ. All films have to be produced (or the 1st public exhibition) after March 31, 2025
๐ณ. All films must be submitted before June 10, 2026
๐ด. Print and subtitles :
a. For films spoken in another language than English: all films must be available in DCP format including English subtitles, as well as Dutch and French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of Dutch and French subtitles if not available, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file, a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language and a translated version in English are required.
b. For English-spoken films: all films must be available in DCP format including Dutch or French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of other subtitles, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file and a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language are required.
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆโ ๐ช๐๐๐ (๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก)
The Directorsโ Week will focus on emerging directors with a bold and distinctive style and point of view, to celebrate the creativity and the future of European cinema.
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To be eligible for consideration to the Directorsโ Week Competition:
๐ญ. You must fully comply with the present Rules & Regulations
๐ฎ. Only films produced in Europe can apply to the Directorsโ Week.
๐ฏ. All films must retain a Belgian premiere status prior to September 4, 2026, excluding โwork-in-progressโ screenings at which an incomplete version of the film was previously screened. This means that the film shall not be available in Belgium in any way and on any media prior to and throughout the festival (festival and theatrical screenings, TV broadcast available to the Belgian audience, home video commercial distribution, any digital broadcastโฆ)
๐ฐ. Fiction films, documentaries and animations are eligible for this section.
๐ฑ. All films must be submitted via a password-protected link and must be subtitled in English or French if the language spoken is other than English or French.
๐ฒ. All films must be at least 60 minutes in length.
๐ณ. All films have to be produced (or the 1st public exhibition) after March 31, 2025
๐ด. All films must be submitted before June 10, 2026
๐ต. Print and subtitles:
a. For films spoken in another language than English: all films must be available in DCP 2K format including English subtitles, as well as Dutch and French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of Dutch and French subtitles if not available, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file, a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language and a translated version in English are required.
b. For English-spoken films: all films must be available in DCP 2K format including Dutch or French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of other subtitles, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file and a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language are required.
๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
The National Competition presents a selection of the best Belgian film production of the year. It aims to highlight the quality and diversity of Belgian talents.
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To be eligible for consideration to the National Competition:
๐ญ. You must fully comply with the present Rules & Regulations
๐ฎ. Only films matching one of the criteria listed below can apply to the National Competition :
- Films must be produced in Belgium
OR
- The directorโs nationality or country of residence must be Belgium
OR
- The society of production of the film has to be located in Belgium
๐ฏ. All films must retain a Belgian premiere status prior to September 4, 2026, excluding โwork-in-progressโ screenings at which an incomplete version of the film was previously screened. This means that the film shall not be available in Belgium in any way and on any media prior to and throughout the festival (festival and theatrical screenings, TV broadcast available to the Belgian audience, home video commercial distribution, any digital broadcastโฆ)
๐ฐ. Fiction films, documentaries and animations are eligible for this section
๐ฑ. All films must be submitted via a password-protected link and must be subtitled in English, French or Dutch if the language spoken is other than English, French or Dutch
๐ฒ. All films must be at least 60 minutes in length
๐ณ. All films have to be produced (or the 1st public exhibition) after March 31, 2025
๐ด. All films must be submitted before June 10, 2026
๐ต. Print and subtitles:
a. For films spoken in another language than English: all films must be available in DCP 2K format including English subtitles, as well as Dutch and French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of Dutch and French subtitles if not available, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file, a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language and a translated version in English are required.
b. For English-spoken films: all films must be available in DCP 2K format including Dutch or French subtitles if available. For the purpose of translation and the creation of other subtitles, all available materials such as .srt subtitle file and a list of the filmโs dialogs in their original language are required.
๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฆ (for all competitions)
๐ญ. A selection committee, chosen by the organization committee, will be appointed to view all submissions for pre-selection. Only selected films will be allowed to participate to the competition. The selection of films will be announced no later than June 30, 2026.
๐ฎ. The organization committee will not provide any comments or feedback regarding the submitted films and has no obligation to provide any information about the selection process regarding the project specifically or the general submissions beyond the information set forth in the present Rules and Regulations.
๐ฏ. The organization committee will settle all cases not covered in these regulations in accordance with the Belgian law. The organization committee is the only one allowed to deal with the persons most closely concerned in case of litigation. Submitting a film to our competitions implies the acceptance of these regulations. In case any legal dispute would occur, the Belgian Legislation will have force of law.
๐ฐ. Registration : For the Directorsโ Week & the International Competition :
- Opening date: December 3, 2025
- Before January 15, 2026 registration costs 30โฌ
- From January 16 to February 28, 2026 it costs 40โฌ
- From March 1st to April 20, 2026 it costs 50โฌ
- From April 21 to May 20 , 2026 it costs 60โฌ
- From May 21 to June 10, 2026 it costs 75โฌ
Registration is free in national competition.
๐ฑ. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐' ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐: Invitation: selected films directors or the main actor(s) will receive an invitation for the Festival in Brussels for 2 nights. This invitation may not be used by a third party.
๐ฒ. The organizers will publish an illustrated catalogue of the complete festival program. The festival also publishes its program (with synopsis, credits and stills) on the festival website. By submitting your film you give the authorization to the organization committee to use this information and material in its publications.
๐ณ. Selected films promotional materials (stills, posters, trailers, social media campaigns, press releases, etc.) are under the sole liability of the filmmakers (film directors and producers) and the Festival bears no responsibility for their content and distribution.
๐ด. All selected films may be excerpted (limited to 3 minutes of the length) for publicity purposes on TV or via the Internet. Extracts of the selected films may be broadcast on TV channels and on the internet in the context of divulging information regarding the Festival. The Festivalโs press agents are likely to hand over photos from the selected films to the media, for regional, national and international communication purposes.
๐ต. The winners, their producers and distributors are obliged to include a mention of their selection for the Festival or the full name of the prize, together with the Festival logo, on all advertising and promotional material (poster, credits, film announcement, press kit, website). The Festival undertakes to supply the Festival laurels. The laurels will be sent to the winners at the end of the festival.
๐ญ๐ฌ. Copies of selected films must be sent before August 20, 2026. The practical details will be communicated later to the selected participants. If copies haven't arrived before this date, their screening will not take place. The Festival will take in charge the shipping costs (round trip) of the selected films. The choice of the transport company must be determined in advance with the festival.
If films have to be sent from another festival, the transport to Brussels will be at our expense. If films has to return to another festival, it will be the responsibility of this one.
๐ญ๐ญ. The Festival will not be held responsible in case of damaged reception or non-reception of the submitted material, no matter what means of transmission is used and the reason for the problem. The Festival will insure the physical support for the selected films only during the Festival and on the premises of the Festival. In case of damage, no claim will be taken into account fifteen (15) days after the return of the print to the sender. Should a print be damaged or lost, the Festivalโs responsibility can be engaged up to 200 Euros.
๐ญ๐ฎ. Once the film is registered, it canโt be removed. This registration implies the unconditional acceptance of the regulation.
