Cinemoon are a Non-Profit Organisation with Annual Premiere Events held in London, United Kingdom.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Cinemoon Film Festival was founded to celebrate those who make films to cheer other people up or to fall in love. Great laughter and romance should be celebrated in the cinema on the big screen. Held annually in London, our festival focuses on romance, comedy, and spiritual films, while also offering space for exceptional works from other genres in separate showcase sections.

We believe hard work deserves its spotlight. Whether your film is fresh, older, or already online, you are welcome here.

Just be honest with us about its release status. (e.g if your film is already streaming online but it is exceptional, we will still consider it)

By the way, this is Cine-moon, not Phone-y-moon, hence No vertical films. No AI-generated slop and No Brain-rot. Real cinema only!

AWARDS & CATEGORIES

MAIN CATEGORIES

Best Short (<15 Minutes)

Best Semi-Feature (15-55 Minutes)

Best Feature (55+ Minutes)

SUBCATEGORIES
(Must apply separately)

Best Comedy

Best Romance

Best Director

Best Actor/Actress

Best Editing

Best VFX

Best Original Score

Best Cinematographer

Best Original Score

Best Screenplay

CERTIFICATES & RECOGNITION

All Nominees, Official Selections, and Award Winners receive official laurels.

Award winners receive festival certificates and trophies.

Winning and notable films may be spotlighted on our website and social platforms.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

-Films must be in English or have English subtitles.

-No vertical-format films.

-No AI-generated movies or AI-assembled “slop” projects.

-Works-in-progress are not accepted.

-Multiple entries allowed; each requires its own submission fee.

-Entry fees are non-refundable.

-Premiere status not required

-Older films are considered (Must declare if published online)

Please note:

-Technical issues with screeners are the filmmaker’s responsibility — non-functional links or missing subtitles may result in rejection without refund.

-Films already widely available online may have reduced selection chances—unless your film is simply too good to ignore.

SCREENINGS

Official Selections screen live in London.

Under exceptional circumstances, the festival may host online screenings (opt-out available).

The festival reserves the right to change dates or venue if necessary.

RIGHTS & LEGAL TERMS

By submitting, you confirm:

-You are authorised to submit the film and grant screening rights.

-Your work does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or personal rights.

-Cinemoon Film Festival is indemnified against claims related to copyright or legal disputes.

USE OF MATERIAL

You grant Cinemoon the right to use:

-Up to 10% of your film

-Stills, posters, and trailers

For festival marketing, publicity, and programming purposes.

You grant the festival the right to screen the film during the live event and, if applicable, during official online screenings (opt-out available).

Cinemoon will never upload or release your full film online.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

-We reserve the right to update our guidelines at any time.

-Technical or incomplete submissions may be rejected.

-The judges’ decisions are final.

-Selected productions receive two complimentary festival passes.