Film Fest Gent

Film Fest Gent

Also known as: International Film Festival of Flanders-Ghent, Internationaal Filmgebeuren van Vlaanderen-Ghent, Ghent's First International Film Event
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Film music is a central thread at Film Fest Gent in Ghent, Belgium. Its international feature competition awards both the best film and the use of music or sound design, while the World Soundtrack Awards and concerts focus on composition for the screen. The festival dates back to a 1974 film event at Studio Skoop and the Capitool, and adopts its present name in 2013. Its programme combines international cinema, Belgian premieres, international and Belgian student shorts, restored classics and screenings with newly composed live scores. Industry activities cover film and film music. The 53rd edition runs from 7 to 18 October 2026.

Country

Belgium

Focus

Animation, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Music

Categories

Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Short, Student

Awards and prizes

The international feature jury presents the Grand Prix for Best Film and the Georges Delerue Award for Best Soundtrack or Sound Design. Other competitions include the Best International Short Film Award, the Prize for Best Belgian Student Short and the Explore Award. Audience prizes include the North Sea Port Audience Award and the Canvas Audience Award. The festival also presents the Joseph Plateau Honorary Award and the World Soundtrack Awards.

Festival rules

The programme considers films for their Belgian premiere. The International Short Film Competition accepts works of up to 30 minutes; a separate competition is open to final works from recognised Belgian film schools. Film submissions are handled through a MyFFG film-professional account. The general submission deadline for the 2026 edition is 1 July 2026, and the Belgian student short deadline is 4 September 2026.

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