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your short film
or your mini-series
the theme: "The beauty"

Closing of participations on 15/01/2026 15h00
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Best International Film Award

A spotlight for filmmakers

Free to enter and open to everyone, the Nikon Film Festival is a major event that encourages video creation and promotes the emergence of new talents through a unique concept.

The challenge: submit one or several 2 min 20 sec short films related to "The beauty" before January 15th 2026, nothing more.

Nikon Film Festival also offers you the opportunity to enjoy unique experiences through several public screenings, an Award Ceremony at Le Grand Rex in Paris and be invited to other prestigious events such as Cannes Film Festival.

Participate

Best International Film Award

The Best International Film Award is open to all and supported by Nikon Europe.
An English version and/or an English subtitled version of the short-film must be submitted to be eligible for this Prize.

To win: a video kit NIKON Z6III + NIKKOR 24-70mm f/4
worth a total of 3629 € (recommended retail price)

Timeline

January 15th, 2026

Closing of participations
How to participate?

January 30th, 2026

Publication of films and opening of votes

March 26th, 2026

Announcement of the 50 finalists
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March 26th, 2026

Closing of votes (Public price)

April 16th, 2026

Winners announcement at Grand Rex

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