March Festival Deadlines You Don’t Want to Miss!
- Alexander Hulic
- Mar 10
- 2 min read
For filmmakers, March is one of the busiest months of the year when it comes to festival submissions. Some of the world's most prestigious and unique festivals are closing their call for entries this month — and if you want your film to be part of these incredible lineups, now is the time to act!
Here are just a few of the standout festivals with March deadlines:
⭐️ Festival de Cannes – One of the most legendary film festivals on the planet. Just having your work considered is an honor.
🎥 How to submit: Directly through the official website.
⭐️ The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival – A celebration of films focused on mountains, adventure, environment, and culture.
🎥 How to submit: Via Festhome or through the festival’s official website
⭐️ BIKY (Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival) – A unique and inspiring space passionately supporting films made for and by young audiences.
🎥 How to submit: Through FilmFreeway website.
⭐️ Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – Central Europe's most prestigious film event, spotlighting outstanding cinema from around the world.
🎥 How to submit: Directly on the official website.
⭐️ Brooklyn Film Festival – A key destination for independent filmmakers looking to make waves in New York.
🎥 How to submit: Via FilmFreeway.
⭐️ Sci-Fi London – The ultimate festival for science fiction, fantasy, and genre-bending creators.
🎥 How to submit: Through FilmFreeway.
⭐️ Festival de Cannes – One of the most legendary film festivals on the planet. Just having your work considered is an honor.
🎥 How to submit: Directly through the official website.
⭐️ Odense International Film Festival – Denmark's oldest and most celebrated short film festival, and an Oscar-qualifying event.
🎥 How to submit: Via FilmFreeway.
Whether you’re working on a short film, feature, documentary, or animation, these festivals cover a range of genres and themes, offering opportunities for both emerging and established filmmakers.
📝 Pro tip: Double-check all requirements on each festival’s website, prepare your press kit, and don't wait until the last minute to submit!
March may be flying by, but there’s still time to give your film the spotlight it deserves.
Good luck, and see you on the festival circuit! 🚀
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