Lebanese Film Harvest is a fresh, independent film festival dedicated to celebrating the voices of emerging and student filmmakers from Lebanon and beyond. Rooted in Beirut but reaching communities across the country, this festival is more than just a screening platform — it’s a movement to nurture, support, and reinvest in new cinematic talent.

We believe that every story deserves to be seen and every filmmaker deserves the chance to create. That’s why part of the festival’s revenue is reinvested directly into student and indie productions, helping cover essential production costs like on-set meals, equipment, and locations.

But Lebanese Film Harvest doesn’t stop at the city limits — after the main event in Beirut, a selection of winning and highlighted films travels to rural areas across Lebanon, bringing independent cinema to towns and villages that rarely have access to such screenings.

🎥 What We Offer:
✔ Screenings at a central Beirut venue
✔ Traveling mini-festival to rural Lebanon
✔ Special categories for student films, debut works, and experimental cinema
✔ Awards in multiple categories, including “Best Student Film” and “Audience Choice”
✔ Workshops, panels, and networking opportunities for participating filmmakers
✔ A unique commitment to reinvest in the next generation of Lebanese cinema creators

We welcome short and feature films from all genres — fiction, documentary, animation, experimental — especially works that reflect authentic voices, bold visions, and fresh storytelling.

Rules & Terms

1. Eligibility
- Open to independent and student filmmakers from Lebanon and around the world.
- Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.
- Submissions are accepted in all genres: narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, and hybrid forms.
- Films in languages other than Arabic or English must include English subtitles.

2. Categories
- Student Film (must be produced during academic studies; proof may be required)
- Independent Short Film (under 30 minutes)
- Documentary Film (under 30 minutes)
- Experimental/Art Film (under 30 minutes)
- Animation (under 30 minutes)

3. Submission Guidelines
- All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway only.
- A secure online screener link (Vimeo, YouTube, or FilmFreeway upload) is required.
- Each film must be accompanied by a brief synopsis, director’s bio, high-resolution stills, poster and trailer.
- Multiple entries are allowed; a separate submission is required for each film.
- Works-in-progress are not accepted unless approved by the festival team in advance.

4. Selection & Notification
- Films will be reviewed by the programming team and jury panel.
- Selected filmmakers will be notified via email at a later date.
- The festival reserves the right to select films for all relevant categories and screening programs.
- The decision of the selection committee is final and non-negotiable.

5. Screening Rights
- By submitting, filmmakers grant Lebanese Film Harvest the right to screen their film during the festival and its traveling editions across Lebanon.
- The festival may use excerpts, trailers, and stills for promotional purposes (website, social media, press) with no additional compensation.
- Screening copies must be delivered in HD digital format (MP4 or DCP if required).

6. Awards & Reinvestment
- Winning films may receive awards, prizes, or production support.
- Selected student films may be eligible for reinvestment funds, production aid, or on-set resources provided by the festival.
- Awards and reinvestment decisions are at the sole discretion of the jury and festival committee.

7. Liability
- The festival is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or misdirected submissions.
- The filmmaker holds all rights and clearances for the film’s content, including music, footage, and likeness rights.

8. General Terms
- Submission fees are non-refundable.
- By submitting, participants accept all terms and conditions outlined in these Rules & Terms.
- The festival reserves the right to make changes to programming, scheduling, or venue without prior notice.