"BRIDGES" International Film Festival

The Festival Plus, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts, is pleased to announce its annual event, a culturally significant film festival that aims to strengthen friendly relations and promote greater understanding between people through the power of cinema.
The festival will be held in St. Petersburg each year and will feature a diverse range of films from around the world. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view films from the competition program, engage in discussions, share their thoughts, and ask questions of the directors.
Bridges International Film Festival offers directors the chance to showcase their work to a wider audience and receive valuable feedback from viewers. By participating in the festival, directors can gain valuable insight into how their films are received by different audiences and make necessary adjustments to improve their work.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE PASSED THE COMPETITIVE SELECTION RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE AND LAURELS OF THE OFFICIAL SELECTION.
THE WINNERS IN THE NOMINATIONS RECEIVE LAURELS AND AN INTERNATIONAL WINNER'S DIPLOMA.
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST NATURE FILM
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST ANIMATED FILM
BEST MOVIES FOR KIDS
BEST CHILDREN'S FILM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO/CLIP
BEST TV SERIES
BEST HORROR
THE BEST INTERNET / NEW MEDIA
BEST COMIC BOOK
BEST SCREENPLAY
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

The autonomous non-profit organization in the field of arts development, "Festival Plus", is pleased to present the annual international film festival "Bridges". This is another major project aimed at increasing the number of international film festivals in Russia and enhancing the country's global profile.

The festival's competitive program will feature a selection of films from around the world, providing viewers with a unique opportunity to see a diverse range of creative works. Attendees can engage in discussions, share their opinions, and interact with the directors and other participants.
For filmmakers, the Bridges Festival offers a platform to showcase their work to a global audience and receive valuable feedback from critics and viewers. It's an excellent opportunity to gain recognition, learn from peers, and contribute to the vibrant film community.
Join us at the Bridges Film Festival and be a part of this exciting event. Let's celebrate the power of cinema and its ability to connect people from all walks of life.
01.04.2024

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Dates & Deadlines

April 5, 2024
Opening Date
April 8, 2024
Earlybird Deadline
April 29, 2024
Deadline 1
May 20, 2024
Deadline 2
June 10, 2024
Deadline 3
July 1, 2024
Deadline 4
July 22, 2024
Deadline 5
August 12, 2024
Deadline 6
September 2, 2024
Deadline 7
September 23, 2024
Late Deadline
October 14, 2024
Extended Deadline
April 1, 2025
Notification Date
May 7 – 9, 2025
Event Date

Categories & Fees

FEATURE FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 60 to 180 minutes Genre – any feature film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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DOCUMENTARY FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 180 minutes Genre – any documentary
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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SHORT FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 60 minutes Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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FILM ABOUT NATURE
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 180 minutes Genre - nature, animals, plants, etc.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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EXPERIMENTAL FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 120 minutes Genre - experimental, avant-garde
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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STUDENT FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 120 minutes Student, diploma, term papers. Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $15
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $35
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $45
Submit Now
ANIMATED FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 180 minutes Genre - anime, animation, animation.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $15
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $40
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $35
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
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MOVIES FOR CHILDREN
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 180 minutes Genre - children's, fairy tale, with the participation of children in the main role.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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CHILDREN'S FILM
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 180 minutes Films - made by children, children's film schools, clubs, etc. Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $15
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $20
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $15
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $15
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $30
- Student: $300
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
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SERIES
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 90 minutes To be shown: the first, pilot or any one series Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
Submit Now
HORROR
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 120 minutes Genre - horror.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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WEB / NEW MEDIA
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 60 minutes Genre - Internet TV series, movie shot on the phone, mini movie, etc.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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COMIC BOOK
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 A hand-drawn story, a story in pictures Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $25
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $25
Submit Now
SCREENPLAY
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Genre - any
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $45
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OTHER
Production date - no later than January 1, 2020 Duration - from 1 to 90 minutes If you have not found a category corresponding to your film or work– write to us by E-mail: bridgesfilmfestival@festivalplus.info We will review your applications and possibly add a nomination
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Deadline 1
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Deadline 2
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
- Deadline 3
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $35
- Deadline 4
- Standard: $50
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $40
- Deadline 5
- Standard: $55
- Student: $45
- Gold Members: $45
- Deadline 6
- Standard: $60
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Deadline 7
- Standard: $65
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $55
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $50
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