Call for Entries

Submit Your Film

Join filmmakers from around the world. Your story deserves to be seen on the global stage of DANA Film Festival 2027.

Submissions Open Now

Download Entry Forms

Select the appropriate entry form based on your submission category. Fill out the form, attach required materials, and submit via email.

🎬

Feature Films

Feature Fiction, Documentary Feature, Animation Feature, World Premiere, Indian Panorama, Critics Choice

🎞️

Short Films

Short Fiction, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Ad Film, Web Series, Mobile Film, Best Photograph

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Music & Creative

Music/Song/Album, Dialogue, Poster Design, Live Performance

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Screenplay Competition

International Screenplay/Story/Script Competition

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Co-Production Market

International Co-Production partnerships and collaborations

Submission Instructions

  • 1. Download and fill the appropriate entry form completely.
  • 2. Include your online screener link (Vimeo/YouTube/Google Drive) with password.
  • 3. Email the completed form with screener link to hello@danafilmfestival.com
  • 4. Attach poster, stills, and director photo as separate files.

How to Submit

1

Download Form

Download the appropriate entry form for your category

2

Fill Details

Complete all sections with accurate film information

3

Prepare Materials

Include screener link and all supporting documents

4

Submit

Email the completed form with screener link and attachments

Submission Deadlines

Early Bird

NOW OPEN
NOW - Sep 30, 2026AED 299

Regular

Standard
Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2026AED 499

Late

Late
Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2027AED 599

Final

Final
Mar 1 - Mar 10, 2027AED 999

Eligibility Requirements

Films must be completed after January 1, 2024
Feature films: minimum 60 minutes runtime
Short films: maximum 40 minutes runtime
Films must have English subtitles (if not in English)
World, International, or MENA premieres preferred
Screener must be high-quality (1080p minimum)

All submissions are reviewed by our programming team. Selected films will be notified by December 15, 2026.

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