HAFF 2026 Film Submission Guidelines
Early Bird Submission Deadline: 15th October, 2025
Film Submissions Are Now Open!
Film submissions are open for Hollywood Arab Film Festival's Fifth Edition happening in April 2026
Accepting film submissions for the following categories:
- Narrative Feature Films
- Short Films
- Student Films
- Honorary International Competition
Here are the requirements to complete your film submission:
- Complete your entry on FilmFreeway.
- Provide a digital screener via a Vimeo link.
- Films must have been completed in 2025 or 2026.
- If selected, films must be available for projection in DCP.
- All non-English-language films must have English subtitles.
- Submissions must be uploaded and submitted no later than the late deadline date on January 15th, 2026 to qualify for the respective entry.
For inquiries feel free to reach out to us via our social media channels or via email on:
IMPORTANT DATES
Early Bird Deadline: 15th October, 2025
Regular Deadline: 15th December, 2025
Late Deadline: 15th January, 2026
Notification date: 15th March, 2026
Event Date: 17th - 21st April, 2026