Submit your project to the Kraken
The Kraken International Film Festival (KIFF) is an International Seasonal and Annual competition with an annual live screening in the heart of Milan, Italy.
Milan stands out as one of the world's most enchanting cities, and our goal is to champion films, providing filmmakers with an additional boost in their careers.
The Kraken aims not only to reward filmmakers' works with a certification made by industry professionals, but also offers a monetary prize, a feature not common to all festivals. You may win up to 2000$ in different cash prizes!
Under 50 minutes: narrative (fiction) short films. Any film genre. With this category you are eligible for the cash prize and every other prize.
Over 50 minutes: any film genre (fiction). With this category you are eligible for the cash prize and all the other categories.
Screenplays under 50 pages, any genre. With this category you are eligible for the cash prize.
United Kingdom
Kraken Film Festival Award Winner
“We really want to thank the Kraken Film Festival so much for awarding us $1000 cash.”
Director Ken McMullen
Kraken Film Festival Award Winners
“From the very first moment, Sharon Grace Badia and Valerio De Prosperi made us feel welcomed, respected, and truly valued as filmmakers.
The level of organization, the passion behind every detail, and the genuine support for independent cinema were simply outstanding.”
Producers and writers Mehregan Parsa & Sam Shojaei
From China
Kraken Film Festival Award Winner
“I want to thank the Kraken Film Festival so much for this $500 cash prize. It is such a big encouragement for me. I had so much fun at the event in Milan.”
Director Qin Jie