Our festival accepts films and screenplays of all genres. We are a festival that cares about independent filmmakers and not about the size of your budget. The vision of our festival is to incorporate artists and businesses, highlight filmmakers, and create an immersive and connective experience for the community.

Our Categories:
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Experimental Feature Film
Best Animation
Best Short Documentary Film
Best Feature Documentary Film
Best Music Video
Best Dance Video
Best Microfilm
Best Short Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Television Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Script Unproduced
Best Feature Film Director
Best Short Film Director
Best Director Debut
Best Student Film
Best Producer
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Director of Photography
Best Editing
Best Composer
Best Costume
Best Visual Effects
Best Scenography
Best Drone Video
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Dark Comedy
Best Black&White Film
Best No-Dialogue Film
Best Romance
Best Fantasy
Best Sci-Fi
Best Action
Best Horror
Best LGBTQ+
Best Thriller
Best Historical Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best War Film
Best BLM Film
Best No-budget Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Sport Film
Best Symbolic Film
Best ECO Film
Best Erotic Film
Best Web-Series
Best TV Pilot
Best Original Song
Best Poster
Best Trailer
Best Photography

Awards & Prizes

Full-fledged Winners and Honorable Mentions: All winners of the selection rounds are considered full-fledged festival Winners and Honorable Mentions. They're eligible to receive the official laurels, and electronic certificates that commemorate their achievement.

Rules & Terms

1.Films can be of any genre and come from anywhere in the world as the festival is an international competition.
2. We can use trailer/teaser/film poster/stills for promotional purpose (but do not release, under any form or circumstances, the full film)
3. All Entries must be in English or with English subtitles
4. Entry fees are non-refundable

https://beyondthescreenfestival.com/rules/
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  • AEG G

    Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your festival. I am deeply honored that my script, Trust Me, has been recognised in the Official Selection for Best Unproduced Screenplay. This acknowledgment means so much to me, and I am truly grateful for your support and encouragement.

    June 2026
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  • Soegimitro BOOM

    Thank you, Beyond The Screen Festival, for awarding PEPE – BE YOURSELF as Best AI Film.
    We are honored to represent Indonesia on the international stage and grateful for your support of AI-driven storytelling.
    Wishing the festival continued success and growth in the years ahead.

    June 2026
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  • Sandra Cropsey

    Great Festival! Would love to have attended. Thank you for your support for screenwriters!

    June 2026
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  • Pam Price

    Thank you very much for choosing my Animation-Style Music Video "BABY BOOMER RAP" as an Official Selection. The Music Video is embedded in my Feature Length Musical Comedy "BABY BOOMERS CAN DANCE". Please see my IMDb Pro Profile at "Pamela Price (V), Writer; Animation Department; Composer". Best. Pam Price. Happy Dancing!!

    June 2026
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  • GERARDO GOUVERNEUR

    Many thanks to the BEYOND THE SCREEN FESTIVAL for including the Venezuelan short film ANYTHING FOR HER in the “Official Selection.” The entire film crew is very proud. Participating in this festival has been an excellent experience, as it is very well organized and shows great respect for filmmakers.

    June 2026
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