Tier 3
INDIE FESTIVAL
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Submission deadline
- 1 May 2027
- Entry fee
- Free to submit
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Last verified 2 October 2026
About INDIE FESTIVAL
Created in Belo Horizonte in 2001, the INDIE festival celebrates cinema as an art form and a community gathering. It defends street cinemas while hosting screenings at major local venues like Cine Belas Artes and Centro Cultural Unimed-BH Minas. The event features over thirty
INDIE FESTIVAL submission FAQ
When is the INDIE FESTIVAL submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for INDIE FESTIVAL is around 1 May 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
How much does it cost to submit to INDIE FESTIVAL?
INDIE FESTIVAL is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
Does INDIE FESTIVAL require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. INDIE FESTIVAL accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is INDIE FESTIVAL held?
INDIE FESTIVAL takes place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Is INDIE FESTIVAL a scam, or is it legitimate?
INDIE FESTIVAL is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is INDIE FESTIVAL right for your film?
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