The submission period is closed for the 18th VERZIÓ INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL.
Thank you very much for your applications! 

The final decision will be made by 30 September 2021. 

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

18th VERZIÓ INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
9-21 NOVEMBER 2021
ONLINE & IN 6 CITIES (Budapest, Kecskemét, Pécs, Szeged, Debrecen, Szombathely)

VERZIÓ International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival is the most established documentary film festival in Hungary. It has been organized every year in November since 2004. 

VERZIÓ showcases documentary films on human rights and social issues to a broad and diverse audience year after year, and with different types of events from discussions to industry events, it provides a forum to discuss current social issues.

CATEGORIES
Submit your film to one of the following categories through the linked application forms.
The winners of each section will be awarded with a monetary prize. 

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
showcasing a variety of outstanding creative documentaries on urgent human rights issues

STUDENT & DEBUT COMPETITION
a selection of the best debut & diploma films addressing human rights issues

HUNGARIAN COMPETITION
a selection of recent creative documentaries produced or co-produced in Hungary

CONDITIONS
-No entry fee for applications.
-One film can be submitted to only one category.
-Applicants may submit more than one film.
-There is no restriction on the production date.
-Re-submission of previously submitted films will not be accepted.
-Preview copies must be submitted either in English or with English subtitles. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 May 2021

The program will be finalized in September 2021. Applicants will be notified of the results via email. If you have any questions, please write an email to info@verzio.org and we will get back to you shortly.

Feel free to download this call in PDF and spread the word.