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World Food Forum Youth Film Festival
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Publish Date 6/30/2026 Application Deadline 7/14/2026 Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The World Food Forum Youth Film Festival is a global short film competition organized by the World Food Forum as part of the Global Youth Action initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The competition aims to support filmmakers in sharing impactful stories about agrifood systems and raising awareness about issues such as food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food loss and waste, climate change, the role of women in food systems, and innovation in the food sector. The opportunity targets young filmmakers and creators interested in food and sustainability topics. Participants are invited to submit short fiction or documentary films that highlight challenges, solutions, and the people working toward a more sustainable and resilient food future.
Details
  • Organizer: World Food Forum, under the Global Youth Action initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • Participation type: Submission of a short fiction or documentary film.
  • Accepted film duration: Between 5 and 40 minutes.
  • Eligible production period: Films produced specifically for the competition or films produced between 2022 and 2026, provided that participants fully own the rights to the submitted work.
  • Event location: Winning films will be screened during the main World Food Forum event at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in October 2026.
  • Application fee: Free.
  • Application process: Submit the film through the FilmFreeway platform under one of the competition categories.

Competition categories for 2026:

  • Best Film on Food Heritage.
  • Best Film on Climate.
  • Best Film on Oceans.
  • Best Film on Women in Agrifood Systems.
  • Best Film on Food Processing.
  • Best Film on Health, Well-being and Nutrition.
  • Language requirements: No specific language requirement was mentioned. However, films must be accessible and understandable for the jury according to submission requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants can participate individually or as a group.
  • Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of submission.
  • Applicants must be the original creators of the film and own the copyright and rights to the submitted work.
  • For group submissions, the names and ages of all filmmakers involved must be provided.
  • Each participant may submit only one short film.
  • The film topic must be related to agrifood systems.
  • Employees of FAO and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible to participate.
  • Partners of the organizing entities and relatives of jury members are not eligible to participate.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Receive a cash prize of USD 500 for each winning film.
  • Winning films will be screened during the main World Food Forum event at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
  • Gain international visibility and recognition for filmmakers’ work.
  • Opportunity to connect with independent filmmakers, experts, and leaders working in food systems.
  • Possibility of having winning films used in World Food Forum communication and awareness activities.
  • Enhance visual storytelling skills and contribute to raising awareness about food and sustainability issues.