Mobile Motion - International Smartphone Film Festival

"One of the most interesting and exciting events from around the world." ~ BBC World News

Winners receive $150 worth of Moondog Labs smartphone filmmaking kit!

MoMo provides a level playing field for filmmakers where talent, creativity and hard work counts more than budget and industry connections.

Believing that anybody with a thought-provoking concept or a touching story can make a great film, the festival will showcase new talent using a tool so simple and readily available that it’s often overlooked: the mobile phone.

The Festival lasts two days and is packed with thought provoking talks as well as screenings of the best films followed by the Award Ceremony. Our esteemed panel of judges will hand over the awards in various categories.

The event will be followed by an after show party which will be held in one of the coolest venues in Zurich.

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The winners will receive our hand crafted award trophy and mobile filmmaking equipment from our amazing partners.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Grand Jury Prize
Audience Choice
Young Talent
Best Swiss Film

Best Documentary / MoJo
Best Fiction
Best Music Video
Best Travel Video
Best Screenplay

The FILM MUST BE SHOT ENTIRELY ON A MOBILE DEVICE (smartphones, tablets, GoPro) in HD video.

DSLR, compact cameras or hybrid android cameras are NOT ACCEPTED.

Multiple mobile devices can be used, but NO NON MOBILE FOOTAGE may be included.

Foreign productions are welcome in ANY LANGUAGE, but subtitles in German or English are mandatory (films in English or German don't need subtitles).

Any software to edit video (on the smartphone or a computer) and audio as well as colour correction or special effects is allowed.

Use of additional equipment (professional or home made) is allowed, including (but not limited to) external microphone, lenses, lighting, tripod etc.

Copyrighted material is NOT accepted, unless there is a written permission to do so. (MoMo is not liable for any copyright material unlawfully used)

The film must be an original production. It may not infringe on the copyright, trademark or other rights of any individual.

Films must have full clearance for all content, including music.

We do accept films that have been published online before submitting.

It is allowed to enter multiple films.

No extreme violence or racist content is allowed.

Check our regulations here: https://momofilmfest.com/regulations/

Overall Rating

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Catherine Veilleux

Even if the festival didn't occur due to Covid 19, the communication and support was great! I will certainly apply with my next film.

April 2020

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Response from festival:

Thank you so much, Catherine. This means a lot. And sorry we weren't able to screen your film on the big screen. Hope to see more of your work soon!!
Tristan Pope

Easily the BEST film festival out there for mobile users. Amazing people who truly care about the genre!

November 2019

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Response from festival:

Thank you so much, Tristan!! You rock.
Kipp Tribble

Great communication, encouraging to their filmmakers and wonderful community they have built. We couldn't attend the event, but felt like we were there with the consistent updates and reports via social media and email. And one of the few festivals priced to be indie friendly! Highly recommend to all mobile filmmakers!

May 2019

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Response from festival:

Thank you very much, Kipp!! We love Char Man! Hope to see more of your work sometime.
Stefen Harris

MOMO is a great festival, good communication. I hope to return next year.

May 2019

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Response from festival:

Thank you Stefen! Would love to have you here, yes!
Marie-Stéphane Cattaneo

The screenings were fabulous: the quality of the films was really great and I was very proud that my film was part of such a good competition! The place where the festival is held is beautiful and the venues were full. I could have stayed for more days!!
Thank you Andrea and thank you Simon!

May 2019

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Response from festival:

Thank you very much, Marie-Stéphane! It was a huge pleasure to having you here! Love your work.