Submit Your Film
Your Story. Our World.
Entering our 3rd Year, the Athens Film Festival has become a premier destination for world-class filmmaking. We host a high-stakes, competitive showcase for global voices, situated in a city home to the greatest audience in the world. This is where your vision finds its one-of-a-kind home.
Upcoming Deadline:
Earlybird: February 27, 2026
Festival Dates: August 27–30, 2026
The fastest way to enter the 2026 competition is via FilmFreeway:
Direct Submission
Submit Your Film Locally
While we recommend FilmFreeway, we accept direct entries through our site. Use the form below to submit your project details, screener links, or to request a fee waiver.
Fee Waivers
We believe in vision, not wallets. If a submission fee stands in the way of your ability to share your work—due to economic hardship, currency limitations, or global circumstances—please provide your project details below for a **confidential fee waiver**.