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your short film
the theme: "The beauty"

Closing of participations on 15/01/2026 15h00
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BENELUX AWARDS

A spotlight for filmmakers

Free to enter and open to everyone, the Nikon Film Festival Benelux video creation and promotes the emergence of new talents through a unique concept.

The challenge: submit one or several 2 min 20 sec short films related to "The beauty" before January 15th 2026, nothing more.

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BENELUX AWARDS

Participants of the Nikon Film Festival Benelux have a chance to win the prestigious awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best DOP — each accompanied by an amazing prize package.

BEST PICTURE
- Nikon ZR cinema camera kit with 24-70mm f/4 lens worth €2949 (recommended retail price)
- One year of technical support from Nikon
- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival
- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris


BEST DIRECTOR
- Nikon Z5II kit with 24-70mm f/4 lens worth €2499 (recommended retail price)
- One year of technical support from Nikon
- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival
- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris


BEST DOP
- One year Nikon gear rental via Gearbooker.com with a maximum value of €2000
- One year of technical support from Nikon
- Nomination for the Best International Film Award at the Nikon Film Festival
- Travel and hotel accommodation for two people to attend the Nikon Film Festival award ceremony at the Grand Rex Cinema in Paris


Timeline

January 15th, 2026

Closing of participations
How to participate?

January 30th, 2026

Publication of films

March 12th, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT BENELUX WINNERS AT LHC, UTRECHT (NL)

April 16th, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT FRANCE & INTERNATIONAL WINNERS AT GRAND REX, PARIS (FR)

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