Forma
Television
film
contest
Open to all, apply now
Forma
Television
film
contest
Open to all, apply now
Forma
Television
film
contest
Open to all, apply now
Forma Open Call Film Festival turns the lens toward the city—its movement, sound, architecture, and the human stories that unfold within it. From fragments of daily life to abstract urban visions, we’re seeking short works that capture the raw energy and layered realities of city existence. This is a space for bold, inventive perspectives that push beyond clichés and reshape how we see the streets around us.
This year, creators worldwide are invited to submit videos between 15 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds for a chance to be screened at the Forma Pop Up and voted on by both online and live audiences. Twenty standout films will be selected by the Forma Team, with three winners announced on November 23, 2025—each receiving 1 SOL and international visibility across our platforms.
Forma Open Call Film Festival turns the lens toward the city—its movement, sound, architecture, and the human stories that unfold within it. From fragments of daily life to abstract urban visions, we’re seeking short works that capture the raw energy and layered realities of city existence. This is a space for bold, inventive perspectives that push beyond clichés and reshape how we see the streets around us.
This year, creators worldwide are invited to submit videos between 15 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds for a chance to be screened at the Forma Pop Up and voted on by both online and live audiences. Twenty standout films will be selected by the Forma Team, with three winners announced on November 23, 2025—each receiving 1 SOL and international visibility across our platforms.
Festival Rules
Festival Rules
Festival Rules
Forma Open Call Film Festival invites filmmakers, artists, and storytellers to submit short works that capture the pulse of the city. From fleeting street impressions to layered urban narratives, we seek films that reflect on urban life in all its forms.
Call for Entries
We are accepting short videos with the following specifications:
Theme: City
Length: 15 seconds minimum, 1 minute 30 seconds maximum
Format: .mp4
Language: Non-English videos must include English subtitles
Deadline: November 5, 2025
All submissions will be reviewed by the Forma Team. The 20 best videos will be selected and showcased for open online voting as well as live screening during the Forma Pop Up.
Awards
Prizes: Top three videos each receive 1 SOL
Winners Announced: November 23, 2025, after online and live audience voting
Rules and Eligibility
Theme
Submissions must engage with the theme “city.”Length & Format
Videos must run between 15 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds, and be submitted in .mp4 format.Language
Non-English films must include English subtitles.Submission Deadline
All entries must be received by November 5, 2025.Selection & Voting
20 videos selected by the Forma Team will proceed to online voting and pop-up screening.
Final winners are decided by combined public voting results.
Prizes
Each of the three winners will receive 1 SOL.Rights & Permissions
The applicant must hold full copyright ownership of all video elements (footage, images, sound).
Exception: applicants who do not hold music rights may still submit if they clearly indicate this in their application.
By submitting, applicants grant Forma the right to screen their video during the festival, and to share excerpts or the full work on Forma’s social media channels with proper credit to the artist.
Technology & AI
Mixed-media works combining AI with real footage are allowed. Purely AI-generated videos are not eligible.Multiple Submissions
Filmmakers may submit unlimited entries, provided each adheres to the rules.Liability
Forma is not responsible for technical failures, misattributed rights, or disputes over ownership.
Forma Open Call Film Festival invites filmmakers, artists, and storytellers to submit short works that capture the pulse of the city. From fleeting street impressions to layered urban narratives, we seek films that reflect on urban life in all its forms.
Call for Entries
We are accepting short videos with the following specifications:
Theme: City
Length: 15 seconds minimum, 1 minute 30 seconds maximum
Format: .mp4
Language: Non-English videos must include English subtitles
Deadline: November 5, 2025
All submissions will be reviewed by the Forma Team. The 20 best videos will be selected and showcased for open online voting as well as live screening during the Forma Pop Up.
Awards
Prizes: Top three videos each receive 1 SOL
Winners Announced: November 23, 2025, after online and live audience voting
Rules and Eligibility
Theme
Submissions must engage with the theme “city.”Length & Format
Videos must run between 15 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds, and be submitted in .mp4 format.Language
Non-English films must include English subtitles.Submission Deadline
All entries must be received by November 5, 2025.Selection & Voting
20 videos selected by the Forma Team will proceed to online voting and pop-up screening.
Final winners are decided by combined public voting results.
Prizes
Each of the three winners will receive 1 SOL.Rights & Permissions
The applicant must hold full copyright ownership of all video elements (footage, images, sound).
Exception: applicants who do not hold music rights may still submit if they clearly indicate this in their application.
By submitting, applicants grant Forma the right to screen their video during the festival, and to share excerpts or the full work on Forma’s social media channels with proper credit to the artist.
Technology & AI
Mixed-media works combining AI with real footage are allowed. Purely AI-generated videos are not eligible.Multiple Submissions
Filmmakers may submit unlimited entries, provided each adheres to the rules.Liability
Forma is not responsible for technical failures, misattributed rights, or disputes over ownership.
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