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Overcome Film Festival 2026

20 September 2026

City

Online

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Website

http://www.overcomefilmfestival.modifiergroup.com/

Edition

Final submission deadline

2026-09-20

Submission/Registration Fee

Yes

Festival Description:

The Overcome Film Festival is the premier international event for all storytellers, filmmakers, developers, and artists to tell the world their stories of survival and triumph over adversity. The official program will include Features and Short films, music, and games in the categories of live-action, animation, narrative, non-narrative, experimental, and audiovisual poetry with multiple Award categories.

The festival aims to provide a platform for survivors to share their life experiences, give them a voice, and offer hope to others, regardless of their background. This season's video game competition section is open to games in all related genres, including single-player, multiplayer, and mobile titles across all major platforms. All games submitted should align with the theme of the event.

2026 Overcome Film Festival Call for Entries

The OVERCOME Film Festival will be presented in the competitive categories described below:
1. Short films; up to 30 minutes
2. Feature-length films; up to 150 minutes
3. Poetry audio narrative films; up to 150 minutes

Only feature films, short films, and narrative audio poetry videos that were completed thirty-six (36) months prior to the OVERCOME Film Festival submission deadline can participate in the OVERCOME Film Festival.

Festival Regulations
Submit via FilmFreeway
Deadline: May 20, 2026 - Earlybird Deadline / July 30, 2026 - Regular Deadline / August 30, 2026 - Late Deadline / September 20, 2026 - Extended Deadline