Mriya International Film Festival

We are pleased to welcome filmmakers to submit their work to the Mriya International Film Festival. Please review the following guidelines before submitting your film.

Competition Program Details

The competition program is dedicated exclusively to short films, with a maximum duration of 40 minutes.
Submissions can include films from any year of production.
If selected, a DCP file of the film will be required for screening.

Copyright Ownership

Submitters must hold full copyright ownership or have the legal right to submit the film.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Films that are entirely generated using artificial intelligence are not eligible for submission.
However, the use of AI as a creative tool or as part of the filmmaking process (for example for visual elements, sound, or editing decisions) is permitted.

Resubmission Policy

Films submitted in previous years are eligible for resubmission.

Awards

The Mriya International Film Festival does not have a jury.
All awards are determined exclusively through audience voting.

Entry Fees

All entry fees are non-refundable. Due to the high volume of late submissions, films submitted on the final deadline day may receive less consideration than earlier submissions.

Promotional Use

By submitting your work, you grant the festival the right to use short excerpts from the film for promotional purposes on our website and social media platforms.

Grant of Exhibition Rights

Submitting your film grants the festival the right to screen the film at the Mriya International Film Festival if it is selected for the program.

Submission Deadline

Submission deadlines are indicated on our FilmFreeway page and official website.

Language Requirements

Films with dialogue in English must include English subtitles.
Ukrainian films presented in Russian must include both Ukrainian and English subtitles.
Films submitted without subtitles (unless marked “subtitles in progress”) may be disqualified.

Ticketing & Accreditation Policy

All tickets and accreditations are non-refundable.

One accreditation is valid for one person only and cannot be shared or transferred.

Discount codes (waivers) are provided individually and we kindly ask not to share them. In case of misuse or use of a code that was not granted directly by the festival, we reserve the right to cancel the accreditation without notice.

Accreditation grants access to festival screenings subject to availability. We recommend arriving in advance, as seats cannot be guaranteed once the screening has reached full capacity.

The festival reserves the right to modify the programme, schedule, or venue if necessary.

We extend our gratitude for considering the Mriya International Film Festival as a platform to share your creative work. Your dedication to the art of storytelling is greatly valued.