The Big Eyes, Big Minds, Singapore International Children’s Film Festival is accepting short films until March 15, 2026.

About the festival:
Big Eyes, Big Minds – Singapore International Children’s Film Festival is the first and only film festival in Singapore dedicated to kids ages 2 to 18. The festival screens diverse and imaginative films from around the world to educate, enrich and inspire kids. Big Eyes, Big Minds also runs a sister film festival in St. Louis, Missouri.

Eligibility:
– Submitted films will also be considered for Big Eyes, Big Minds – International Children’s Film Festival of St. Louis.
– Films should be completed no earlier than 2023.
– Films should be in English or subtitled in English.
– Submissions to the Young Filmmaker category should be followed by an email to hoots(at)bigeyesbigminds.com with an image of a photo identification showing the director’s date of birth.
– Filmmakers must have the rights and clearances for all content, including music.
– Films with graphic violence, sexual themes, or profane language will not be selected.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadline:

– Notification Date: April 30, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/bebm (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 15th Singapore International Children’s Film Festival will take place from May 24 – June 6, 2026 in Singapore.

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To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.