09/05/2026
🎬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, the official Open Call and exhibition platform of Montañosa Film Festival 2027, is now accepting film submissions from filmmakers in the Philippines and around the world.
As part of the Montañosa Film Festival’s two-year cycle, Screenwaves focuses on the exhibition and celebration of completed film works, providing a platform for independent cinema, emerging voices, and regional storytelling.
For this edition, filmmakers are invited to submit films under the theme: “Currents of Connection”. These will be stories that explore human relationships, collaboration, shared vision, and connections across cultures and communities.
The festival is open to entries under the following categories:
• Narrative Films
• Documentary Films
• Mobile Films
• Montañosa Films (Cordillera)
• Experimental / Hybrid Film
Filmmakers may submit multiple entries. Films must be completed between January 1, 2025 to December 15, 2026, and should be suitable for public exhibition.
Selected films will compete for major prizes, category awards, jury recognitions, and the Best Festival Film award. Finalists will also become part of the official 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 exhibition lineup through physical, satellite, and online screenings.
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Submit your film and be part of the next wave of independent storytelling.
For the complete competition mechanics, eligibility guidelines, submission requirements, festival timeline, and official registration process, click the link below:
https://forms.gle/2D1wDaxZyoRfu4AV9
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖ñ𝙤𝙨𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 (𝙈𝙁𝙁) is an international film and cultural platform based in 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨.
Established during the pandemic, MFF has evolved into a dynamic movement championing storytelling, cultural exchange, creative mentorship, and regional representation, particularly amplifying voices from the 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖 and across the Philippines.
Through its programs in film exhibition, grants, laboratories, and industry engagement, the festival connects filmmakers, communities, and global audiences, ensuring that stories are not only created, but meaningfully shared.
