The World Food Forum (WFF) proudly presents its Fourth Annual Film Festival and asks international filmmakers to submit their short films. This renowned short film competition, known for its impact on the food industry, features five categories, including the new ‘Best Focus on Innovation.’

Young filmmakers are encouraged to submit inspiring stories that address agrifood system challenges and promote positive change. Winners receive cash prizes and have their films showcased at the WFF flagship event in Rome. Join us in highlighting the theme “Good food for all, today and tomorrow.”

Calling all young filmmakers: submit your short film to inspire change in agrifood systems. The WFF seeks stories that raise awareness, promote innovation, honor those in the food industry, and align with the year’s theme: “Good food for all, today and tomorrow.”

The festival’s winners will receive cash prizes and have their films showcased at the WFF flagship event in Rome from October 14-18, 2024. Submit your film now and be part of the movement!

The objective of the Competition:

• Raise awareness and interest in agrifood system issues, such as food security, healthy diets, sustainable agriculture, and more.
• Promote innovative solutions for agrifood system challenges.
• Celebrate individuals contributing to healthy food accessibility.
• Spotlight the 2024 WFF theme: “Good food for all, today and tomorrow.”

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: July 17, 2024
• Notification Date: August 1, 2024
• Event Dates: October 14-18, 2024
• Funding Type: Cash prizes
• Organizer: World Food Forum (WFF)
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Young filmmakers
• Focus Area: Food security, nutrition, gastronomy, agrifood systems transformation
• Number of Opportunity: 5 Prizes
• Host Country: Italy (Rome)

Benefits and Prizes

Winning filmmakers receive cash prizes and have their films showcased during the WFF flagship event in Rome, providing visibility and networking opportunities.

Judged in 5 categories:

• Best Fiction Movie: $1000
• Best Documentary: $1000
• Best Focus on Agrifood Systems: $1000
• Best Cinematography: $1000
• Best Focus on Innovation: $1000

Festival Categories

The WFF 2024 Film Festival comprises five categories as follows:

• Best Fiction Movie
• Best Documentary
• Best Focus On Agrifood Systems
• Best Cinematography
• Best Focus On Innovation

Eligibility Criteria

The following is the film criteria:

• Films should be 5 to 30 minutes long, focusing on agrifood systems.
• Films must be final, edited products suitable for online streaming, shot with smartphones accepted.
• Entrants must own all rights to the film.
• The films must be original productions of existing productions for the competition.
• The film must be in English or the original language, with mandatory English subtitles.
• Through FilmFreeway WFF Film Competition website, in 720p H264 mp4 format.
• Entrants must read and agree to the detailed terms and conditions, including copyright and privacy policies.
• Participation is free.

How to Apply?

Submit films through the FilmFreeway WFF Film Competition website in the specified format. Ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

Submit Now

Further details and full terms and conditions are available on the official WFF’s website.

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