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Genesis international film festival (GIFF) is a creative competition where everyone can show their talent and be judged by a highly professional jury.

GIFF was born out of the need to discover new talent among filmmakers - from filmmakers to CGIs.

29/10/2025

Al fresco
Directed by Ignacio Rodó

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short Film

Large room in a dream apartment. Unbeatable location. Ready to move in. Plenty of light.

22/10/2025

THIEF
Directed by Sofia Elistratova

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.RUSSIA. Best Short Film

An Ossetian teenager Atsamaz, who prefers friends to family, successfully steals his father’s car every night, but one day things go wrong.

14/10/2025

The Funeral Rehearsal
Directed by Ronald Zuidinga

GIFF’25
🏆Grand Prix winner
🏆People’s choice award winner

When Herman’s granddaughter forces him to rehearse his funeral, the man who’s been dodging death has no choice but to confront it — in front of the whole family.

07/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share moments that capture the warm, vibrant atmosphere of the festival—full houses, lively conversations, and new connections. Huge thanks to our wonderful guests, filmmakers, and partners for making it unforgettable. ✨

01/10/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Genesis International Film Festival (GIFF)! 🎬

This year set a new record: 1,689 submissions from 70+ countries—a vibrant showcase of short films, documentaries, and debuts. Thank you to every filmmaker who shared their vision; your craft keeps cinema moving forward. 🌍

Meet the winners & nominees 👇
https://genesisfilmfestival.com/winners

Congratulations to all laureates! 🏆✨

30/09/2025

The wait is almost over!

In just one week, we will announce the winners of the Genesis International Film Festival 2025. 🏆

Our jury has carefully reviewed all the incredible submissions, and soon we’ll be celebrating the best of the best together.

Stay tuned — the big reveal is coming very soon! 💫

03/09/2025

Dear filmmakers and colleagues,
Submissions for the competitive programs of the Genesis International Film Festival 2025 are now closed.
This season we received a record 1,689 submissions. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who submitted their films and materials.
If you were unable to submit this season, we invite you to participate next year. Dates and regulations will be announced on GIFF’s official channels.

08/08/2025

Dear friends!

The submission window for Genesis International Film Festival 2025 is heading into the final stretch—some categories have already closed. 🎉

Our jury has already begun screening every film submitted. This year we received a record number of entries, and each one is unique.

The selection results and the list of finalists will be announced after 15 September 2025. Stay tuned to our website for updates and be the first to learn the names of the winners.

Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity with us! 🎬

11/07/2025

Rosalie & César
Directed by Joan Borderie

GIFF’24
🏆GIFF.DEBUTS.Best Actor: Féodor Atkine

In a small Mediterranean island village, it’s the last day, of the last summer, of Rosalie, 18, at her father’s, César, 80. With her baccalaureate in hand, Rosalie will leave in a few hours to continue her studies in London.
But that day, Rosalie and César lose their dog, Neptune.
As they set off together in search of him, the tensions and the unspoken resurface.

02/07/2025

Snapshot
Directed by Lowie Sobry

GIFF’24
🏆GIFF.DEBUTS.Best Actress: Joanne Zimbler

Harper is trapped in a stagnant relationship and is desperately seeking an escape. However, the consequences of her actions soon come crashing down upon her. As her past catches up with her, Harper finds herself grappling with the repercussions of her choices, navigating a complex web of emotions and decisions.

24/06/2025

Pur Sang
Directed by Hugo Poisson

GIFF’24
🏆GIFF.DEBUTS. Best Debut - Sci-fi

In the near future, society is managed by strict sanitary rules.. Clara, 26, a former resistance figure and notorious criminal, is actively sought and hunted by the police. When she decides to break into the home of Amir, 55, a security guard at a state laboratory, it is to save Léa, her daughter of a few months.

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