Call for entries

LAMPA is for Everyone

In 2026, the selection of entries for the LAMPA festival took place from Febuary 20 to June 5.

The International Film Festival of short social cinema, videos and advertising “LAMPA” will take place from October 9 to 11, 2026, 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. Films must be based on real events and people, and should show practical solutions and present ways for solving a social problem.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 25 minutes.
• Short socially oriented feature film» — a full-fledged short film with an inspiring message, storyline and characters. The central narrative must focus on a socially important issue.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 25 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 reflecting the ideas of social service, volunteering, charity in the original and artistic form. The film should be concise, have a clear interpretation and an 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» accepts entries addressing the issues of refugees and stateless persons, as well as featuring assistance to people forced to leave their homes. The nomination also covers the topics of inclusion, family, and separation with the close ones. Entries from directors with forced displacement backgrounds are also accepted, provided they comply with the Regulations.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 25 minutes.
• «Special Focus» accepts entries created by young directors aged 10 to 18 years old. This nomination is open to the following formats: short socially oriented film, social advertising, short socially animated film, and social music video clip.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 20 minutes.
• «Impact Series» aims to demonstrate the relevance of socially transformative series with original scripts. The nomination is open to entries with stories and characters that provide solutions to social problems and inspire to change the world for the better.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 45 minutes per episode.
• «What Matters Most» is open to super short feature films that not only address pressing social problems but also demonstrate ways to solve them and suggest solutions.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 7 minutes.
• «Vertical Cinema» accepts socially oriented feature films shot in a vertical orientation.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 10 minutes.
• «Feature-length impact film» aims to demonstrate the relevance of socially transformative feature-length cinema. This is an invitation-only nomination, submissions are not accepted. The Organising Committee selects and invites participants directly. The nomination covers entries that contribute to the solution of significant social problems and foster positive changes in society.
  The maximum duration for the competition work is 120 minutes.
• «LAMPA Grand Prix» is awarded to the best film in competition that conveys the core values of the Film Festival.

REGULATIONS OF THE XIII 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
competition26@lampa.film