A gallery for distinctive cinema; a call for experimental, creative, and innovative films that, through originality, narrative complexity, and a unique visual language, expand the boundaries of cinematic expression
Festival Name: Film Art Gallery
Location: Vienna, Austria
Date: September 9, 2026
Edition: 5th edition
Organiser: Film Art Gallery
About the Festival:Film Art Gallery is an annual online festival inspired by the concept of an art gallery for cinematic works. Positioned at the intersection of art and innovation, the festival seeks films distinguished by originality, complexity, and unique narrative layers, setting them apart from conventional works. The festival gives special attention to works that employ unconventional filmmaking methods and exceptionally creative cinematic expression, in search of the unique quality that makes a film extraordinary.
Awards:Each submission is carefully reviewed by three independent evaluators. These evaluators select works worthy of an official nomination approved by IMDb. Films that do not receive an official nomination may still be recognized and honoured as semi-finalists or quarter-finalists.
Accepted genres:Experimental, Animation and others
Running time:Short films: under 20 minutes / Feature films: over 45 minutes
Language and subtitles:Films made in English do not require subtitles. All films made in languages other than English must include English subtitles. Screenplays are accepted only in English.
Entry fee: USD 55–95
Submission deadline:September 4, 2026
