Open Call · 2026
Submit your film.
All FeIFF 2026 submissions are handled through FilmFreeway — the global standard for festival entries. Choose the category that fits your film, then submit in minutes.
Festival
July 02 – 04, 2026
Location
New Jersey, USA
Categories
8 awards
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Official Categories
- 01Best Tamil International Short FilmUnder 40 minutes
- 02Best Tamil North American Feature Film Producer40 – 180 minutes
- 03Best Tamil North American Short FilmUnder 40 minutes
- 04Best International Tamil DocumentaryUnder 180 minutes
- 05Tamil Micro Short — North AmericaUnder 17 · Under 5 minutes
- 06Tamil Micro Short — North AmericaAge 17 – 21 · Under 5 minutes
- 07Tamil Films on NeurodiversityUnder 180 minutes
- 08Best International Unreleased Feature Film40 – 180 minutes
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How to Submit
- 1Visit FilmFreewayOpen our official festival page on FilmFreeway — the link below takes you straight there.
- 2Choose your categorySelect the category that best fits your film's runtime, region, and theme.
- 3Upload & pay the entry feeUpload your screener (or share a private link), complete the entry form, and pay securely on FilmFreeway.
- 4Wait for our committeeOur selection committee will review every entry. Selected filmmakers will be contacted via the email you provide.
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Questions? Email feiff@fetna.org
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