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This category is open to International and US base filmmakers who have created films that capture the beauty, emotion, and love of weddings. Whether presenting a concise 3-7 minute highlight, a comprehensive long-form wedding video, a destination wedding, or a same-day edit (SDE), we embrace a diverse range of films that exude the joy and beauty inherent in weddings. Entries can be in any language, as long as English subtitles are provided if the original language is not English. The films should align with the festival’s overarching theme of "Valuing the importance of the sanctity of marriage," promoting a positive and joyful atmosphere. Filmmakers submitting to this category must ensure that they have the necessary rights to exhibit the film and that all music and other copyrighted material used in the film has been properly cleared. The festival reserves the right to use clips, images, and other promotional material from submitted films for festival-related promotions, including but not limited to trailers, posters, and social media.
Any documentary film that explores the diverse stories and experiences within the wedding industry. Whether it's a captivating glimpse into a day in the life of a wedding planner, the artistic journey of a flower decorator, the behind-the-scenes narrative of a wedding photographer, or the enchanting tale of a destination wedding, we're eager to showcase the rich fabric of stories related to the art of matrimony.
This category feature films that use humor to inspire positivity and spread joy. It can include comedies that celebrate the power of laughter to heal, connect, and uplift.
This category is all about music videos that go beyond the usual and really capture the feelings of love and commitment. We're looking for songs that celebrate weddings and inspire people. It could be about lasting love, the journey together, or the deep emotions that come with marriage. The focus is on videos that show the pure happiness and endless love that come with being married. So, if your music video brings out the joy and love in the story of marriage, this category is for you!
Open to all scripted and fictional films that beautifully capture and celebrate the essence of love, the joy of marriage, weddings, and the dynamics of relationships. Your film must be more than 60 minutes long. We encourage filmmakers to explore the diverse facets of these themes through compelling storytelling, character development, and cinematic excellence.
We invite submissions of animated creations that uniquely and enchantingly celebrate the beauty of love, weddings, and marriage. This category is open to all animated films, spanning various styles and techniques, that bring to life the magic and joy inherent in the themes of love and matrimony. From the excitement of weddings to the lasting joy of marriage, We're looking for animations that everyone can enjoy and promote a family-friendly environment.
