Hej! Welcome to Bergman's country. We have it all, serene countryside, Strangers meeting on a train to self rediscovery, strawberries that grow wild in the ever expanding fields. Sweden and Swedish film makers have made their mark on world cinema from the Sjöstrom's silent era to politically charged 60's when Mai Zetterling's THE WAR GAME got a BAFTA nomination and also got a silver lion.

We at SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, are excited to announce that we are here to reintroduce Sweden as the go to destination for celebration of European and world cinema. We would like to join us as we embark on this journey filled with ambition and nostalgia.

Awards & Prizes

All entries are promoted for free through our social media and websiteunless submitter prefers not to. For this purpose, we recommend that projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway, including synopsis, and downloadable poster and trailer.

All selected entries receive Official Selection Laurel. Winners will receive Official Certificate, Laurel.

OFFICIAL SELECTION (Eligibility List): Qualifies to be considered under the competition category for monthly awards.

FINALIST (FIRST ROUND OF SELECTION) : Shortlisted films from official selection to be considered under the competition category for monthly SIFF awards.

WINNER (SELECTED FOR SCREENING) : All the monthly winners will be screened initially on our website.

SCREENING IN SWEDEN : Our judges will handpick the films from our monthly winners to screen before a live audience. The Live screening will take time. The final selection of films is entirely decided by our Jury pannel. Our First Physical screening will take place in October 2021at a beautiful little town in Sweden. Dates is TBD.

Rules & Terms

1. Make a film. We accept and screen SHORTS and FEATURES of any genre. Length of films screened are from 10 seconds to 3 hours!

2. The films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).

3. We also accept submissions that have premiered elsewhere and that may have distribution agreements already in place.

4. All films for consideration must be submitted online through FilmFreeway.com

5. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.

6.By submitting your project to SIFF you confirm that you own the rights of the work submitted. Participants films must follow copyright laws for music, footage or any other form of material used in their films. The Festival won't take any responsibility.

7.All selected films and winners will receive the laurels by email.

8.All the winners of each category will receive an award certificate by email.

9. We provide No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.

10. All Selected Filmmakers must attend the Live Screening event at Bio Kaskad, Sweden.

11. The festival reserves the right to cancel the screening of any particular film if the Film has no representation on the day of Screening at the venue.

12. Lastly, we will promote your film across globally. It's very important that you follow us on social media to get the attention.

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  • Tim Nyquist

    I was so moved by the Swedish International Film Festival's selection of my screenplay for their competition. I'd been overly self conscious and nervous about sharing my story, but their response and feedback was so supportive and I couldn't be more appreciative. My ancestors emigrated to the United States from Sweden and this has felt like reaching back to my past and finding healing. Thank you so much for the experience.

    May 2026
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  • Franco Ceredi

    “A wonderful and deeply rewarding experience. The Swedish International Film Festival stands out for its care, kindness, and genuine attention toward filmmakers. Receiving the Best International Feature Film award for Call Me Joe has been an enormous honor and an incredibly emotional moment for our team.
    The communication was excellent, the support constant, and the festival atmosphere reflects a sincere passion for independent cinema. SIFF truly values every project, giving space and visibility to personal and original voices.
    I am immensely grateful for this recognition and highly recommend the festival to all filmmakers seeking a positive, welcoming, and enthusiastic experience.
    Franco Ceredi

    May 2026
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  • Yu-kyung Kang

    I’m deeply honored to share that THE LAST EDEN received Best AI Film at the Sweden International Film Festival.

    This award feels especially meaningful to me, not only because I was told I am the first Korean filmmaker to receive this recognition, but also because the festival’s words on why the film was selected felt as if they had looked directly into my own production notes.

    They understood the intention behind the film with such precision — not simply as an AI work, but as cinema.

    A few days ago, the trophy finally arrived, making the experience feel even more real.

    I sincerely hope the Sweden International Film Festival continues to grow as a powerful international platform for bold, original, and future-facing cinema. And I feel grateful to have been part of its journey.

    Thank you, SIFF.

    May 2026
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  • Md Arman Ali

    I had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Swedish International Film Festival. As an indie filmmaker, finding a festival that truly values and respects independent storytelling can be challenging, but SIFF exceeded all my expectations.
    The communication from the festival team throughout the entire process was prompt, clear, and highly professional. I am deeply honored and thrilled that my documentary feature, 'Shades of Sadness,' was selected and announced as a Winner!
    This recognition means the world to our team and gives a massive boost to our film's journey.
    Thank you to the entire jury and organizing team!

    May 2026
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  • Didrik Tessier

    So honored to have The Promise awarded Best First Time Filmmaker at Swedish International Film Festival and included in their monthly online screening.

    The festival’s model with continuous selections and potential live screenings in Sweden creates ongoing exposure beyond a single announcement. Everything ran smoothly, and it felt like the team genuinely cared about the films they select.

    This festival is a solid platform for filmmakers looking to build visibility and reach an international audience. Many thanks from me and the team! 🙌🤩🙏

    April 2026
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