Requirements

• Length: Films/videos may be no longer than 20 minutes. We do not accept feature-length films.
• Genres: VAEFF welcomes all genres including visual narrative, animation, music video, fashion film, documentary, dance, and more.
  

Notification of Acceptance

September 7, 2026

Refund Policy

Submission fee is non-refundable.

FESTIVAL DATES

VAEFF 2026 will run from November 13 to 15 at the iconic Cinema Village in NYC.

FAQ

• Do you accept multiple submissions?
  Yes, we do accept multiple submissions. We do not offer fee discounts for multiple submissions at this time.

• Do you offer submission fee waivers?
  Organizing a festival in NYC involves significant costs, and the submission fees play a vital role in supporting the curation and operational aspects of the event. We receive a large volume of requests for waivers and discounts. While we truly wish we could accommodate these requests, unfortunately, we are unable to offer waivers or discounts at this time.

If you have any other questions, please contact to contact@videoart.net