Eligibility

Films of Return is open to filmmakers, video artists, and multimedia creators worldwide. Submissions must align with the festival's themes, exploring environmental issues and the intersections of climate, society, and ecosystems. We accept films in the following categories: - Short Documentary - Short Experimental - Video Art - Short Fiction - Short Animation - Feature Films (limited selection) Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2021. While we prefer short films under 15 minutes, we may consider exceptional works up to 30 minutes. The festival also accepts feature-length films (over 40 minutes), though only a small number will be selected.

Number of Participants

The number of participants will depend on the amount and quality of the submissions. Filmmakers and video artists from any origin can apply.

Deadline

June 16th 2025, 3:00:00 GMT

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

July 5th 2025, 4:00:00 GMT

Duration

August 01, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Costs

• $8.00 application fee

Public Programs

Exhibition, Festival

Disciplines

Activists, Cinematography, Documentary, Film, Moving Image, Video Art

Program Description

A La Luz is excited to announce the open call for Films of Return, an online film and video art festival that will showcase works by filmmakers and video artists from across the globe who are addressing the urgency of the environmental breakdown our world is facing and its far-reaching consequences. We invite artists worldwide to submit films and video art works which shed light on the complex and urgent challenges of the climate emergency, inspiring action through creative exploration. The festival will run online from August 1 to September 30, 2025. Screenings at selected venues may happen as opportunities arise, though they cannot be guaranteed at this time. A La Luz will make efforts to facilitate these additional screenings.