The North Sea Film Fest gives stage to daring artistic films, it aims to become one of the leading festivals for Arthouse films in the Netherlands.

We are open to a broad range of work: animation, experimental, narrative, documentary, in principal anything humanmade. AI generated shorts are not considered for selection.

The festival takes place in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Just a two minute walk away from the North Sea is our beautiful venue: 'de Muze' , with over a 100 available seats, and a proper cinemascreen.

To kick things of, early bird tickets are FREE, to give an opportunity to various artists to show their work.

Rules & Terms

Length: a maximum of 30 minutes.

Production must have ended after December 31st, 2023.

All languages are accepted, but English subtitles are required with non-English spoken films.

Entry fee is nonrefundable.

More than one entry may be submitted. Each must be submitted separately.

The selection committee's decisions are final.

NSFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in event scheduling or programming.

Entrants agree to indemnify and hold us, including our employees, our officers, and our partners and affiliates harmless against all claims arising out of entry or participation in the North Sea Film Fest.

By submitting your film to the North Sea Film Fest you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to all the aforementioned festival rules and guidelines.