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Singapore · Online & in-person screenings

Global
Visionaries
Film Fest

An annual celebration of world cinema - online screenings that carry the richness, diversity and boundless creativity of global filmmaking to an international audience.

Submissions
Open
Categories
35
Filmmaker rating
4.9 / 58 reviews
Recognition
IMDb Listed
Format
Online + Live
Best Narrative Feature Best Short Film Best Documentary Best Screenplay Best Animation Best Music Video Best Student Film Best AI Film Best LGBTQ+ Film Best Experimental
The Festival

Cinema as a universal language, staged in Singapore.

Set against a city renowned for both cultural heritage and modern artistic innovation, Global Visionaries Film Fest brings together filmmakers, cinephiles and industry professionals from every continent.

We are committed to the transformative power of film - a medium with the capacity to inspire, entertain and unite. Every selected work is screened, championed and given a permanent home on our official showcase.

Festival Director
Tam G
Co-ordinator
Deb G
Competition

Categories & Fees

Main Category
Best Narrative Feature
$29$26 gold
Main Category
Best Feature Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Short Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Documentary
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Animation Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Drama Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Comedy Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Thriller
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Horror Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Action / Adventure
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Experimental Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Silent Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best LGBTQ+ Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best AI Film
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Student Film
$36$32 gold
Main Category
Best First Time Filmmaker
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Web Series Pilot
$40$36 gold
Main Category
Best Music Video
$36$32 gold
Main Category
Best Original Music
$36$32 gold
Main Category
Best Audio Film
$36$32 gold
Main Category
Best Podcast
$36$32 gold
Screenwriting
Best Feature Screenplay
$36$32 gold
Screenwriting
Best Short Screenplay
$36$32 gold
Screenwriting
Best Unproduced Screenplay
$36$32 gold
Open
Best Trailer
$36$32 gold
Open
Best Photographer
$15$13 gold
Sub Category
Best Director
$40$36 gold
Sub Category
Best Producer
$40$36 gold
Sub Category
Best Actor / Actress
$40$36 gold
Sub Category
Best Cinematographer
$40$36 gold
Sub Category
Best Editor
$40$36 gold
Sub Category
Best AI Music Video
$36$32 gold
Service
Expert Review
$70$63 gold
Service
Press Kit
$70$63 gold

Any language from anywhere in the world, with English subtitles - reduced student rate - enter as many categories as you like. Read the full rules

Awards & Recognition

What every selected filmmaker receives

Recognition is tiered across Honourable Mention, Semi-Finalist, Finalist and Winner - so achievement is celebrated at every stage of the festival.

Finalist laurel

Finalist Laurel

Awarded to every Finalist, delivered print-ready for posters and press kits.

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Winner laurel

Winner Laurel

Plus certificates for Honourable Mentions, Semi-Finalists, Finalists and Winners.

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Official festival logo

Official Festival Logo

Transparent PNG for credits, posters and end cards. Please keep clear space around the mark.

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Showcase & Promotion

A permanent page on our online showcase, plus designed promotional posters and social features.

Filmmaker Services

Feedback that travels with your film.

Beyond competition, we offer paid services written by our reviewing panel - publishable on our website and usable directly in your press materials.

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Expert Review

A written critical review from our panel - quotable in your press kit and published on the festival site.

$70$63 gold

Press Kit

A complete festival-ready press kit: synopsis, stills, review pull-quotes, laurels and interview copy.

$70$63 gold

Script Analysis

Structural and character notes on feature, short or unproduced screenplays, returned in writing.

$36$32 gold

Filmmaker Interview

A featured interview on our journal, shared across festival channels and archived permanently.

Includedwith review
Eligibility

Rules & Terms

01 Enter at least one Main Category +
To be eligible for competition your film must be entered into at least one Main Category. You may enter as many additional categories as you wish; sub-categories require a main-category entry.
02 Theme, genre and language +
There are no restrictions on theme, genre or author. We welcome films in any language from anywhere in the world - if your film is not in English, it must carry English subtitles.
03 Student entries +
Student fees apply to filmmakers under 18. Proof of student status, such as a copy of a student card included in the project, is mandatory.
04 Promotional permission +
By submitting, you grant us permission to use parts of your film - trailers, teasers and posters - for promotional purposes. A short synopsis and a digital still are required for all entries except music videos.
05 Entry fees +
Entry fees are non-refundable. Each entry requires its own fee, and you may submit as many entries as you like.
06 Judging +
Every film is reviewed by at least two independent panels of judges. Vimeo view trackers are not a reliable indicator of judging activity.
07 Reviews and press +
Reviews and interviews are featured on the festival website and may be used freely in your press kit.
08 Rights and originality +
Filmmakers must hold all necessary clearances for exhibition and certify the originality of their work, with no outstanding ownership disputes.

Your film belongs on a world stage.

Every entry is reviewed by at least two independent jury panels, and every selection is screened, laurelled and archived.