THE ARTISTS FORUM FESTIVAL OF THE MOVING IMAGE: 2025 (#theartistsforumfilmfest) is now accepting submissions.
Part of our on-going juried arts programming, our 10th annual international film festival is a juried competition, open to innovative filmmakers with unique perspectives seeking to gain exposure in the formidable New York City and international arts and media markets.
Its mission is to provide an accessible platform for filmmakers to present their best work for juried selection, increase artist communication and business contacts, provide career advancement opportunities, and publicly award the work and talents of creative artists.
Our 2025 Competition Theme is: ACCESS.
Click here for details on this year theme.
See our submission site for submission categories, and our Rules & Terms for eligibility.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Opening Date: MAY 6, 2025
Earlybird Deadline: JUNE 1, 2025
Regular Deadline: JUNE 30, 2025
Late Deadline: JULY 21, 2025
Extended Late Deadline: AUGUST 10, 2025
Notification Date: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
THE ARTISTS FORUM, now in its 26th year, is a New York City based non-profit arts service organization specializing in events, juried competitions, and media for artists. Its FESTIVAL OF THE MOVING IMAGE is the organization’s flagship program, and provides an unparalleled platform for emerging and mid-career filmmakers to share their stories with the world’s creative, media, and film communities.
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