Program application is open until 31.3.2026
Saimaa Film Festival is currently accepting submissions. Our acquisitions team reviews submitted films throughout the year on a rolling basis. To begin the acquisition review process, please fill out the form below.
We accept fiction, documentary and animation films in all lengths.
The submitted films must not be older than 2 years.
Submission period: 16 September 2025 – 31 March 2026
Submission fees
Full lenght:
31€ (until 31 January 2026)
35€ (1 February - 31 March 2026)
Short films:
21€ (until 31 January 2026)
25€ (1 February - 31 March 2026)
Payee: Mustan ja Valkoisen Teatteri / The Theatre of Black and White
Our Bank Account is: IBAN: FI26 1038 3000 3099 04, BIC: NDEAFIHH
Could you please use the reference number (viitenumero): 4239
After payment, please send us the payment receipt, your name and the name of the film to saimaafilmfestival ( at) gmail.com.
The festival will take place in South Karelia (Finland) August 2026.
More information: saimaafilmfestival (at) gmail.com