The Wrap Film Festival is a prominent film festival in the modern filmmaking industry. In our 14th edition, taking place on March 22, 2026. We are dedicated to showcasing films from the most talented filmmakers across various genres. Our program is packed with award-winning films from every corner of the globe. What began as a celebration of our love for film has grown into a comprehensive, value-packed celebration of cinematic artistry, surrounded by other incredibly talented and passionate filmmakers!

Our competition has been a launching pad for some of the most remarkable young filmmakers of our time, showcasing Palm d'Or winners, Oscar nominees, EFA winners, and many other distinguished creators who began their journeys as part of our selected filmmakers in past editions.

The Golden Wrap Award honors outstanding achievements in emerging filmmaking, spotlighting fresh trends and placing a strong emphasis on originality, visual language innovation, aesthetics, and craftsmanship in cinematic imagery.

Meet the Jury:
Vickie Tanner
Maxwell Wang
Jack Adrian

Awards & Prizes

The Golden Wrap Award is given to directors in the main categories

for

🏆 Best Feature Film
🏆 Best Feature Documentaty
🏆 Best Short Film
🏆 Best Short Documentary
🏆 Best Super Short Film
🏆 Best Student Film
🏆 Best Music Video
🏆 Best Animation Film

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Director Short Film, Director Short Doc, Director Feature Film, Director Feature Doc, Director Student Film, Director Super Short Film, Director Music Video, Director Animation Film, Best Indie Short Film, Best Indie Feature Film, Best Director Indie Film (Short/Feature), Best Young Filmmaker, Best Male Director, Best Female Director, Best Drama, Best Director Drama Film, Best Comedy, Best Director Comedy Film, Best Animation For Kids, Best Scifi/Fantasy Film, Best Director Scifi/Fantasy Film, Best Horror/Thriller Film, Best Director Horror/Thriller Film, Best Experimental Film, Best Director Experimental Film, Best Web Series – Only Pilot, Best TV Series, Best Director TV Series, Best LGBTQ Film, Best Director LGTBQ Film, Best Western, Best Director Western Film, Best Action, Best Director Action Film, Best Human Rights, Best Inspirational Film, Best Director Inspirational Film, Best Crime/War Film, Best Director Crime/War Film, Best Commercial, Best Director Commercial Film, Best Trailer, Best European Short Film, Best American Short Film, Best Asian Short Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editor, Best Producer, Best Sound Design, Best VFX, Best AI-Generated Film, Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best TV Pilot Screenplay, Best Drama Screenplay, Best Comedy Screenplay, Best Horror Screenplay, Best Scifi Screenplay

Rules & Terms

*Rules & Regulations

By submitting your film, please note the following:
- All films must include English subtitles if not in English.

- You agree to allow the festival to use parts of your film (including trailer, teaser, film poster, and stills) for promotional purposes.

- Submitted projects must be the entrant’s original work and must not infringe upon any copyrights or other rights of third parties. Contestants are responsible for securing all necessary copyright permissions, including for music, sound, and images featured in their films.

- Entry fees are non-refundable. Fee waivers are not available.
Multiple entries are allowed per filmmaker, and each entry may be submitted to multiple categories.

- The festival may promote select films by sharing trailers, teasers, posters, or production stills.

- The organizers reserve the right to withhold some or all prizes at their discretion.
By submitting your project, you consent to receive marketing emails from our partner festivals.

We do not accept:
- Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations.

- Films that depict or include any cruelty to animals.

Please ensure that your submission complies with these guidelines. Submissions that violate these rules may be disqualified.
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  • Chuck Gordon

    Thank you to the Wrap Film Festival team for awarding my sci-fi/action adventure script, Alpha Chase, as Best Sci-Fi Screenplay! It is truly an honor and I hope to submit to your competition again in the future.

    April 2026
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  • Leyla Coll-O'Reilly

    Thanks for having us Wrap Film Fest! It was wonderful to win Grand Prix for Four Seconds Flat

    April 2026
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  • Pam Price

    Thank you very much to the Wrap Film Festival for honoring my Musical/Comedy "BABY BOOMERS CAN DANCE" with a "Winner for Best Comedy Award" from your prestigious contest. Happy dancing! All the Best. Pam Price, IMDb Pro at "Pamela Price (V), Writer; Animation Department; Composer".

    March 2026
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  • Alek Garcia

    ¡A truly great festival experience! The Wrap Film Festival shows a genuine commitment to independent cinema and emerging voices. The communication was smooth and professional, and the team made us feel welcomed and appreciated throughout the process.

    Honored to have been part of the selection and grateful for the recognition. Highly recommended for filmmakers looking for a supportive and well-curated festival.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind words - we truly appreciate it!! We’re glad you had a positive experience with the festival. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

  • Amy Louise Pemberton

    Such a wonderful event, thanks so much to you all! :) x

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    We’re really glad you enjoyed it! :)