The Overcome Film Festival is an international event that provides a platform for storytellers, filmmakers, musicians, and game developers to share stories of survival and triumph over adversity. The festival includes multiple award categories spanning live-action, animation, narrative, non-narrative, experimental, and audiovisual poetry. The festival also features the Overcome Game Awards, recognizing outstanding video game titles related to the festival’s theme.
Information & Application Details:
- Earlybird Deadline: May 20, 2025 – $15
- Regular Deadline: July 30, 2025 – $15
- Late Deadline: August 30, 2025 – $20
- Extended Deadline: September 20, 2025 – $25
- Event Dates: October 23-29, 2025
- Results Announcement: October 22, 2025
Eligibility:
- Open to filmmakers, musicians, and game developers worldwide.
- Submissions must be original, and applicants must hold full copyright.
- Offensive, illegal, or discriminatory content will not be accepted.
Theme:
Stories that highlight personal or collective experiences of overcoming adversity and celebrating resilience.
How to Apply:
- Submissions must be made via the provided online platforms.
- Entries must comply with the festival’s official rules.
- Selected films must include English subtitles.
Submission Requirements:
- Films (Features & Shorts), Music, and Video Games.
- Accepts single-player, multiplayer, e-sports, and mobile games.
- Entries must align with the festival’s theme of overcoming adversity.
Selection Process:
- Winners will be notified via email.
- Official selections will be announced and awarded certificates (no financial prizes).
- The winners’ names will be published online.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Official Selection films, music, and games will be recognized.
- Special category awards will be granted.
- No monetary prizes; winners receive certificates.
Contact & Resources:
- Organizer: Modifier Group
- Email: departments@modifiergroup.com
Website link:
https://overcomefilmfestival.modifiergroup.com/