Submit Your Film

Complete all sections below to submit your film for consideration at DANA Film Festival 2027.

Submission fees — all 16 categories

Category	Early Bird	Regular	Late	Extended
Feature FilmHighest	299	449	559	739
Documentary FeatureHighest	299	449	559	739
Animation FeatureHighest	299	449	559	739
Dana Arabic PanoramaHighest	299	449	559	739
Web SeriesHighest	299	449	559	739
Short FilmMid	129	229	299	409
Documentary ShortMid	129	229	299	409
Animation ShortMid	129	229	299	409
First Time Film MakerMid	129	229	299	409
Social Impact FilmMid	129	229	299	409
Mobile Phone FilmMid	129	229	299	409
Women Filmmakers CompetitionMid	129	229	299	409
Music VideoMid	129	229	299	409
Experimental FilmMid	129	229	299	409
AI FilmMid	129	229	299	409
Student FilmStudent	99	149	189	229

All fees are in AED and inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Student entries may be asked to provide proof of enrolment at any stage. Entries that cannot provide it will be disqualified, including after selection, without refund.

Submit directly through our portal

Filmmakers anywhere in the world can submit directly through the form below — payment is processed securely in AED (UAE Dirhams). Prefer a platform you already use? You can also submit through one of our partner platforms — your entry counts exactly the same either way.

Step 1: Film

Film details & category

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Film Information

Basic film details and submission category

Film Information

Provide complete details about your film. All information will appear in festival materials.

!Festival *

!Category *

!Film Title *

Subject

!Country of Origin *

!Country of Filming *

!Email *

!Runtime (Minutes) *

!Language *

!Year of Production *

Completion Date

Shooting Format

Shooting Camera

First-time Filmmaker

Yes

Student Project

Yes

Film Type

!Genre *

!Synopsis (One Line) *

!Synopsis (Long) *

Prefer to submit through a platform you already use?

You're welcome to submit directly above — payment is in AED via Stripe. If you'd rather use a platform you already have an account with, choose any one below; there's no need to submit more than once.