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Lusial International Film Festival (1)

Deadlines

30 Jun 2025
Call for entries

20 Jul 2025
Early deadline

18 Aug 2025
Standard deadline

20 Sep 2025
Late deadline

30 Oct 2025
Extended deadline

3
mths

30 Dec 2025
Notification date

05 Dec 2025
05 Dec 2025

Address

Lusial , 974, Doha, Lusial , Qatar

Festival description

Short film festival >5' 30'<

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films >5' 30'<

Any language

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Festival description (Edition: 1)

Festival start: 05 December 2025 Festival end: 05 December 2025

Set in the heart of Qatar’s modern cultural hub, the Lusail International Film Festival (LIFF) is a global celebration of cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange. The festival brings together filmmakers, artists, and industry leaders from around the world to showcase groundbreaking films, foster dialogue, and explore diverse storytelling traditions.

Hosted annually in Lusail City an icon of innovation and architectural excellence. LIFF features an inspiring lineup of international and regional premieres, masterclasses, industry panels, and red-carpet events.

The festival highlights voices from the Arab world while embracing global cinema that challenges, inspires, and entertains.

LIFF is more than just a film festival it is a platform for emerging talent, a meeting point for visionaries, and a cultural bridge connecting Qatar to the world.

Prizes and qualifications

LIFF 2025 – Official Awards List

MADE IN QATAR AWARDS

Best Qatari Film

Best Qatari Director

Best Qatari Screenplay

Best Qatari Producer

Best Student Film – Qatar

Emerging Qatari Talent Award

Best Cinematography in a Qatari Film

Qatar Cultural Identity Award

MAIN COMPETITION

Best Narrative Film

Best Director

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Screenplay

Best Short Script

Best Editing

Best Sound Designing

Best Documentary

Best Student Film

Best Experimental Film

Best Educational Film

Best Feature Script

Best Trailer / Teaser

SPECIAL AWARDS
Audience Choice Award (online voting)

Jury Special Mention

LIFF Rising Star Award

Cultural Impact Award

Rules

Rules & Terms – Lusail International Film Festival (LIFF)

Eligibility:

Submissions are open to filmmakers of all nationalities. All films are accepted as long as they belong to one of our official main categories

Categories:

Films may be submitted to one or more of the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Student Film, Experimental, Educational, Feature Script, Short Script, Trailer/Teaser, and Qatari Film.

Made in Qatar – Eligibility Requirement:

To qualify for the Made in Qatar category, the film must either be shot in the State of Qatar or involve at least one key Qatari crew member (such as director, writer, producer, or cinematographer).

Language:

Films not in English or Arabic must include English subtitles.

Premiere Status:

Premiere status is not required, but priority may be given to films that have not been widely released online.

Duration:

Short films must not exceed 30 minutes. Feature-length scripts must be over 60 pages.

Rights & Permissions:

By submitting, the filmmaker confirms they have full rights to the material and grant the festival permission to exhibit the film.

Selection Process:

All submissions will be reviewed by an official jury. Selections are final and will be announced via email and social media.

Awards:

Winners will be announced at the closing of the festival and will receive official digital certificates and recognition across our platforms.

Best Qatari Film

Short Films >2' 100'<

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Qatari Director

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Qatari Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Qatari Producer

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Student Film – Qatar

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Emerging Qatari Talent Award

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Cinematography in a Qatari Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Qatar Cultural Identity Award

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Narrative Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best International Director

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Actor

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Supporting Actor

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Editing

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Documentary

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Student Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Educational Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Feature Script

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Best Trailer / Teaser

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Jury Special Mention

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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Cultural Impact Award

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 20 Jul 25

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 18 Aug 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 20 Sep 25

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 30 Oct 25

Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25

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