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Introduction to the film festival

I.MA.F.F. is a highly respected and well-known independent film festival that takes place annually. The submitted films here get seen by a global audience from America,Asia,Europe,Australia and Africa. We give you the guarantee - Your film will get the maximum exposure it deserves. Are you one who wants to get endorsement,distribution or maximum publicity for your film? Are you a film director who would like to get contracted by big film production companies? Are you an actor or actress who would love the same or you simply want to get distribution for your film, do you want to funders for your next project? or you want to spice-up an already existing film to make it perfect for the industry - we're here for you. With us a CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION IS mandatory to all our participants regardless of whether a participant is an award nominee or not.Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

PHYSICAL AWARDS Audience Award Best Director Best Actor Best Editor Best Cinematography Best Animation Best Comedy Best Documentary Best Drama Best Fantasy Best Horror Best Low Budget Best International Best Music Video Best Sci-Fi Best Student

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
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles. Filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials. By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience at the I.M.A.F.F Screening Nominations: All films are nominated for every category. Official Selection: Films selected for screening will be notified via email. If you received a Nomination email. Award Winners: Chosen from both the Nominations and the Official Selection. We may promote clips from your film on social media, based on the press kits you provide us with. We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through sfilmmaker online platforms.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    5

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2025-01-08
    Submission start time

  • 2025-08-01
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-10-08
    Regular Deadline

  • 2025-11-30
    Late Deadline

  • 2025-11-30
    Submission end time

  • 2025-12-13
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-12-13
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-12-14
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-12-15
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • SHORT FILM
    Video length ：15 - 30
    Short movies of any genre,movies between 15-30 minutes

    2025/08/01
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    2025/10/08
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • FEATURE films
    Video length ：45 - 120
    Feature movies any genre between 45-120 mins

    2025/08/01
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2025/10/08
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • SONGS / MUSIC VIDEO
    Video length ：0 - 30
    SONGS / MUSIC VIDEO

    2025/08/01
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2025/10/08
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • WEB / NEW MEDIA
    Video length ：0 - 30
    WEB / NEW MEDIA

    2025/08/01
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/10/08
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    2025/11/30
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival

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