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Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Call for Entries

The seventh editon of The Netherlands' main wildlife film festival is open for entries!

The 7th W ildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (WFFR) will take place from 26 – 31 October 2021. The festival focuses on the screening of wildlife, environment, sustainability, climate change and conservation documentaries. The competition is free of fees. Entries must be submitted before 1 May 2021.

The 2021 festival takes place in beautiful Rotterdam, The Netherlands and will feature some of the best wildlife films from all over the world. We will be screening all of our Official Selections in the heart of Rotterdam at Cinerama Movie Theater. The festival programme offers 100+ public screenings and events. During the festival there is plenty of time for filmmakers to meet each other and the audience. WFFR welcomed in 2019 more than 12,000 visitors.

WFFR welcomes independent filmmakers, new or established broadcasters, film and television production companies/distributors from anywhere in the world to participate in our strong competition.

In 2021 WFFR will recognise outstanding achievements in t welve Flamingo Award categories. Winners will be announced during the Flamingo Award Ceremony on Saturday 30 October 2021.

Submit your film here!

Agenda:

Saturday 1 May 2021: Official submission deadline
Mid August 2021: Announcement of the selected films and Flamingo Award nominees
Tuesday 26 October – Sunday 31 October 2021: Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam, held in one of Europe’s most exhilarating cities.

Filmmakers of selected films receive:

Complimentary hotel lodging during the festivaldays (for two people)
The ability to market your film with the WFFR official selection logo and, if nominated for an award, an award logo.
Two festival passes with free access to all screenings
Free admission (for two people) to all festival related events, including Opening Night Reception, workshops, drinks and the Flamingo Award Ceremony.
Opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the audience each time your film is screened.
Nominated filmmakers or filmmakers participating in our daily Talks program receive a compensation of their travel expenses.