Arctic Film Festival

Welcome to the Arctic Film Festival, the world’s northernmost celebration of independent filmmaking! From the same team that brought you the successful Oslo Film Festival, Arctic Film Festival aims to recreate the familiar cozy atmosphere and rigorous programming in Longyearbyen, 650 miles from the North Pole. It's dark for four months of the year and light for another four months, but we’ll be welcoming adventurous filmmakers from all around the world to Kulturhuset in Svalbard while the sun still rises above the horizon. We’re preparing a programme that includes both outdoor activities in the daylight, and quality international screenings in the evening. Our festival provides not only a diverse cinematic experience for audiences and filmmakers alike, but also an opportunity to reflect on the future of our planet as well as our role within it. Our main goal with Arctic Film Festival is to increase the audience reach and engagement of select independent filmmakers who challenge and reflect on global scale problems. This is a unique opportunity to screen your work in one of the most outstanding venues and locations in the world! In addition to live screenings, we offer: ❄ Networking events ❄ Filmmaker roundtable ❄ A worldwide network of filmmakers and collaborators ❄ A guided tour exploring the magnificent natural surroundings of Svalbard We accept films of all genres and lengths, released in or after 2019, but we prioritise works that push the boundaries of human endeavour. We’re excited to review and showcase adventure films, social impact documentaries, and films with a focus on human rights. ❄ For our special focus on social impact films, we have created a discounted category celebrating work that promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity is interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. Read more about the SDGs → https://bit.ly/2T1asec ← ❄❄❄ Arctic Film Festival is organised by HF Productions, an international production company that runs several film festivals around the world. A collective of filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals with a common goal: to support and promote independent filmmaking at every step of the way. You can also find us on Wikipedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Film_Festival