SPLICE Film Fest

SPLICE Film Fest is a selective international short film and video art festival based in the New York Metro / Tri-State Area showcasing bold, original, and underrepresented voices in independent filmmaking.

• Experimental / Abstract

• Animation

• Documentary

• Narrative

• Comedy

• Music Videos

• Video Art

• Generative AI

• Mixed Media

• Performance Art

• AR / Mixed Reality / Creative Coding

• Social Justice Films

• LGBTIQQ Stories

• And everything in between

SPLICE is especially interested in filmmakers and artists whose voices, identities, or subject matter are often underrepresented in traditional film spaces. We are committed to building an inclusive, welcoming, and artist-driven festival community for creators and audiences alike.

We welcome submissions from student, amateur, emerging, and professional filmmakers. Films are judged on creativity, originality, artistic vision, and storytelling — not budget.

SPLICE Film Fest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Additional venue and screening details will be announced soon.

• Films must be between 1 and 10 minutes in length

• All non-English films must include English subtitles

• Multiple submissions are allowed, but each entry requires a separate submission fee

• Student submissions must provide proof of current student status

• Films must be submitted digitally through FilmFreeway

• Entrants must own or have permission to use all music, images, and content included in the film

• By submitting, filmmakers grant SPLICE Film Fest permission to use trailers, stills, posters, and excerpts for promotional purposes

• Submission fees are non-refundable

• We do not accept films containing hate speech or abusive or derogatory content targeting individuals or groups

Official Selection laurels will be awarded to films selected into the festival.

Awards categories include:
• Best Animation Film
• Best Documentary Film
• Best Experimental Film
• Best Narrative Film
• Best Comedy Film
• Best Music Video
• Best Video Art Film
• Best Generative AI Film
• Best Social Justice Film
• Best LGBTIQQ Film
• Best AR/Mixed Reality/Creative Coding
• Student category awards in all major divisions
• Honorable Mention awards selected by the jury

Selected winners may also be invited to participate in future “SPLICE Film Fest Presents The Winners” showcase screenings.

Instagram + YouTube: @splicefilmfest

Submit Your Film on FilmFreeway