European World Film Festival Opens Call for Entries with New Awards

Bordeaux, France, January 10, 2025 — The European World Film Festival has officially launched its annual call for entries. Running through April 10, 2025, the festival invites filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their creativity and talent. This year’s festival introduces an expanded lineup of awards, including new categories for web series and “Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress,” broadening the scope of eligible works and perspectives.
Diverse Awards Covering the Entire Film Industry
The European World Film Festival is dedicated to recognizing excellence in film artistry, technology, and performance. This year’s awards are more comprehensive than ever, divided into five categories: Directing and Films, Acting and Performance, Writing and Technical, Emerging and Future, and Audience and Special Awards. Key awards include:
Directing and Films
- Best Director
- Best International Film
- Best European Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Documentary
- Best Animated Film
- Best Innovative Film
- Best Experimental Film
- Best Streaming Film
- Best Short Series
- Best Web Series
Acting and Performance
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Performance
- Global Audience Favorite Actor (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Actress (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Supporting Actor (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Supporting Actress (Audience Choice)
Writing and Technical
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Original Score
- Best Sound Design
- Best Visual Effects
Emerging and Future
- Best Emerging Director
- Best Emerging Filmmaker
Audience and Special Awards
- Audience Choice Award
- Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress (Audience Choice)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Global Perspectives Award
- Jury Prize
Focus on Global Creativity and Emerging Streaming Trends
This year, the festival debuts categories such as “Best Short Series,” “Best Web Series,” and “Best Streaming Film” to reflect the rise of innovative storytelling formats in the streaming era. The introduction of the “Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress” awards, determined by audience votes, bridges the gap between filmmakers and their audiences, combining professional recognition with popular appeal.
A Global Invitation to Filmmakers
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Film Festival Jury, Mr. Guan Huan, stated:
“The European World Film Festival aims to provide a platform for filmmakers worldwide to share their creativity and showcase their talents. The addition of new award categories this year not only reflects evolving industry trends but also offers opportunities for diverse works to gain recognition.”
The call for entries will close on April 10, 2025, with all selected films to be screened during the festival. For submission guidelines and detailed award information, visit the festival’s official website or follow its social media channels.
Mark your calendars for May 2025, as the European World Film Festival promises to be a celebration of creativity and inspiration!
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