Dear Asian filmmakers, the Camden International Film Festival (USA) is accepting documentary films until May 11, 2026.

About the festival:
Founded in 2005 and recognized as one of the top documentary film festivals in the world, the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) gathers boundary pushing storytellers and industry leaders from around the world for a four day celebration of non-fiction cinema.

CIFF is an experience as unique as the films we exhibit. Hosted on the rugged coast of Maine, the Festival Weekend is packed with a hearty roster of filmmaker Q&As, interactive installations and networking sessions – with plenty of opportunity for surprise and discovery. At CIFF, the emphasis is on building relationships – between filmmakers, industry, and audiences.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts shorts (under 40 minutes) and feature documentaries (over 60 minutes).
– Films and videos are submitted complete with English commentary and/or English dialogue or in the original version with English subtitles.
– The festival accepts work-in-progress films.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: August 14, 2026

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

We remind readers that the 22nd Camden International Film Festival will take place in cinemas and online from September 17 – 20, 2026 in Camden, USA.

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