Call for entries

LAMPA is for Everyone

In 2025, the selection of entries for the LAMPA festival took place from March 18 to June 6.

The International Film Festival of short social cinema, videos and advertising “LAMPA” hold from September 12 to 14, 2025 in Perm.

THE COMPETITIVE SELECTION IS HELD IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

• «Short socially oriented documentary film» — a full-fledged short film with a socially significant storyline. The basis of film is shooting real events and people. The maximum duration for the competition work is 30 minutes.
• Short socially oriented feature film» — a full-fledged short film with a certain meaning, storyline and characters. At the heart of the film is a plot of a socially significant orientation. The maximum duration for the competition work is 30 minutes.
• «Short socially animated film» — a short film on a socially significant topic, made with the means of animation. The maximum duration for the competition work is 20 minutes.
• «Social video» — a short video drawing reflecting the ideas of social service, volunteering, charity in the original and artistic form. The film should be concise, have a clear interpretation, the optimal combination of image and text. The video can be filmed using any device. The maximum duration for the competition work is 5 minutes.
• «Social music video clip» — short film or video fragment of social orientation, accompanying the musical composition. The use of a musical composition (a fragment of a musical composition) must be agreed with the copyright holder and not violate the copyright of third parties. The maximum duration for the competition work is 5 minutes.
• «Social Advertising» — a non-commercial advertisement aimed at changing social behaviors and drawing attention to socially significant phenomena and problems. The maximum duration for the competition work is 2 minutes.

SPECIAL NOMINATIONS OF THE FILM FESTIVAL

• «The Road to Home» — special nomination will accept entries from filmmakers whose films address the issues of refugees and stateless persons, as well as assistance to people forced to leave their homes. The nomination also covers the topics of inclusion, family, and separation with the close ones. The organizers will also accept entries that comply with the festival regulations, from directors with forced displacement backgrounds.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 30 minutes.
• «Special Focus» — a special nomination for young directors aged 10 to 18 years old.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 30 minutes.
• «LAMPA Grand Prix» — special nomination for the Best Short Film at the XII International Film Festival of Socially Oriented Short Films, Videos, and Social Advertising LAMPA.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 30 minutes.
• «Impact Feature Film» – a category at the XII International Festival of Socially Oriented Short Films, Videos, and Social Advertising «LAMPA», dedicated to showcasing the relevance of socially transformative feature films. This category accepts entries that address critical social issues and contribute to positive societal change.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 120 minutes.
• «Impact Series» – a special category at the XII International Festival of Socially Oriented Short Films, Videos, and Social Advertising «LAMPA», focused on highlighting the importance of socially transformative series with original scripts. Submissions should feature stories and characters that tackle social issues and inspire change for the better.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 45 minutes per episode.

REGULATIONS OF THE XII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SOCIALLY ORIENTED SHORT FILMS, VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL ADVERTISING «LAMPA»

Contact Information

Directorate of the International Film Festival «LAMPA»
+7 (495) 568-00-01
competition25@lampa.film
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