The 16th VAEFF Opens Its Call for the Broadest Range of Video Art, Experimental Films, and Fashion Films
Festival Name: Video Art & Experimental Film Festival (VAEFF)
Location: New York, USA
Festival Dates: November 13–15, 2026
Edition: 16th
Organizer: VAEFF
About the Festival:
Now in its 16th edition, the Video Art & Experimental Film Festival (VAEFF) showcases some of the world’s most innovative, daring, and thought-provoking video art and experimental films to audiences in New York City. The festival champions a diverse range of works that challenge conventional boundaries of art and cinema, providing a platform for bold artistic expression and creative experimentation.
Accepted Genres:Experimental Film/ Video Art / Documentary / Visual Narrative / Animation / Music Video / Fashion Film / Other artistic formats and interdisciplinary works
Maximum Running Time: Under 20 minutes
Production Date: Films completed on or after January 1, 2024
Language and Subtitles: Films not in English must include English subtitles.
Entry Fee: $80
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
Additional Information:
- Applicants must own all rights to the submitted work or hold all necessary legal rights and permissions required to submit the film.
- By submitting a film, the applicant agrees that excerpts from the work—including trailers, teasers, and film posters—may be used by the festival for promotional and publicity purposes.
