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Introduction to the film festival

Film Festival Highlights
The Septimius Awards is a prestigious award ceremony with Oscar winning attendees. Our event showcases Feature Films, Documentaries, Shorts, Animations, Television Series and Screenplays. Our goal is to grant Awards to the best nominees in each category at our yearly festival. The Septimius Awards is a strong supporter of new talent and innovative projects. What makes the Septimius Awards unique is our approach to networking, we  connect filmmakers to our international network of professionals. Connecting filmmakers with our extensive network of producers, distributors and other industry professionals. Furthermore Septimius Awards has a wide range of attendees which include Emmy, BAFTA and Oscar winners. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your films. ➨ Emmy, BAFTA and Oscar Winning Attendees. ➨ Award Ceremony is broadcasted on Television. ➨ IMDB Listed Event. ➨ Prizes & Awards. ➨ The Red Carpet and Press Interviews. ➨ Industry Panels. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your films.

Awards

Prizes, Laurels and Certificates TV Interviews Red Carpet Limousines International Press BEST ACTOR BEST ACTRESS BEST FEATURE FILM BEST SHORT FILM BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY BEST ANIMATION FILM BEST SERIES BEST MUSIC VIDEO BEST DIRECTOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY BEST SCREENPLAY

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love VR/3D Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited Children Humanistic Animals Food Women Education City Campus Sports Gay Old man Environment Home Political Workplace Special people
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 MOV MPEG

1) Short films: maximum 60 minutes. Feature films: 61 + minutes.

2) One film can be entered in multiple categories to increase chances of winning.

3) All Non-English films must be subtitled in English.

4) We never publicly share screenings, all screenings are viewed privately. Only our judges will see your movie.

5) All winners will receive a trophy.

6) Only attending nominees are considered for the Septimius Awards.

7) Submitter grant Septimius Awards to right to show short highlights of their projects during the award ceremony and stills of the projects will be published in the Septimius Book. Entry fees are non-refundable.

8) The decision of jury members will be final and accepted by all no inquiries or arguments will be entertained. The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.

9) Submitter is aware that the Septimius Awards is being filmed and that you grant Septimius Awards the right for the event footage, such as red carpet interviews and the award ceremony to published on TV and the Internet.

10) Selected films can be screened once on Dutch television.

11) The applicant agrees to have read and accepted the rules & regulations for participation in the Septimius Awards.The applicant confirms that they have the requisite authority or has obtained the requisite authority from the producer/right holder to enter this film in the Septimius Awards .

12) We can withdraw at any time the selection or the award if these rules are not respected.

13) We generally do not grant waivers.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    1

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Trophy
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-10-01
    Submission start time

  • 2025-04-25
    Regular Deadline

  • 2025-07-01
    Late Deadline

  • 2025-07-25
    Extended Deadline

  • 2025-09-24
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-09-24
    Submission end time

  • 2025-08-20
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-08-20
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-09-03
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-09-04
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Best Short Documentary
    Video length ：1 - 59
    You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Feature （Film）
    Video length ：60 - 250
    60 minutes or more. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Short （Film）
    Video length ：0 - 60
    Maximum length of 60 minutes. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Actor Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Actress Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Actress Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Series
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Can be TV or Online Series. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Actor Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Producer Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Cinematography Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Director Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Animation（Feature）
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Music Video
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Feature Documentary
    Video length ：60 - 300
    You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Cinematography Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Producer Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Director Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Screenplay
    Video length ：1 - 500
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Animation Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Soundtrack Short
    Video length ：0 - 60
    Any length short or feature. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Soundtrack（feature）
    Video length ：61 - 200
    Any length short or feature. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Makeup & Hairstyling Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Costume Design Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best VR & Special Effects Feature
    Video length ：60 - 250
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Makeup & Hairstyling Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best Costume Design Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Best VR & Special Effects Short
    Video length ：0 - 59
    Any length. Any genre. You can submit in multiple categories to increase the chances of winning.

    2025/04/25
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/01
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/07/25
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/09/24
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available

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