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Clang Rose Film Festival

New Jersey, United States

Festival overview

About Clang Rose Film Festival

Physical film festival in New Jersey, United States with submission categories including WEDDING FILM: Celebrating Love & Joy and REEL LOVE: Content Creator Spotlight.

Festival is a celebration of love, human connection, and the art of storytelling in all its forms. While we proudly honor the creativity and craftsmanship of wedding filmmakers, our festival is open to a wider range of films that capture the beauty of love, relationships, and the human experience.

As the first festival to equally recognize the work of wedding professionals alongside filmmakers of all genres, we invite creators from diverse backgrounds to showcase their visions, from intimate love stories to narratives that explore the bonds that unite us all. Our mission is to provide a platform that highlights the brilliance of wedding cinematography while also celebrating the universal themes of connection, joy, and emotion through film.

Whether your film tells the story of a wedding or another meaningful human experience, you will find your work elevated on the grand screen of a prestigious cinema house, surrounded by an engaged audience of couples, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts. At the Clang Rose Film Festival, we go beyond just recognition—we create opportunities for filmmakers to connect, collaborate, and inspire.

For wedding filmmakers, this means connecting with potential clients and couples seeking to capture their special day, while non-wedding filmmakers have the chance to share their unique narratives with a wider audience. Join us in celebrating the artistry and innovation that defines love and human connection in cinema, and be part of a festival that embraces the diversity of storytelling in every form.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Apr 17, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Feb 16, 2027
Notification Date
Feb 26, 2027
Festival Starts
Apr 10, 2027
Festival Ends
Apr 10, 2027
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. We do not accept submissions through any alternative channels.

  2. We highly recommend that you submit your films to as many award categories as you see fit.

  3. There are no restrictions on the quantity of films you can enter in any particular category.

  4. Eligibility In order to qualify for consideration in any of the awards categories, your film must adhere to the following criteria: Your film may portray a wedding from any point in time, but it must have been captured between January 1st, 2020, and December 31st, 2025.

  5. Finalists Selection At the end of the submission period, the Clang Rose team will designate the finalists for each category.

  6. The winners are then selected either by a panel of judges or by the filmmaker community (Filmmaker of the Year, Film of the Year).

  7. Submission Deadline The deadline for submitting all entries is no later than February 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.

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  9. Winner’s Selection Following the determination of finalists, our panel of judges will select the winners in various categories including Destination Wedding, Full-Length Wedding, 7 Minutes Highlight, Same-day Edit Engagement, Video Social Media Clips (TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook Reels) Comedy (Bloopers & Ou

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

WEDDING FILM: Celebrating Love & Joy

This category is open to International and US-based filmmakers who have created films that capture the beauty, emotion, and love of weddings. Whether presenting a concise 3-7 minute highlight, a comprehensive long-form wedding video, a destination wedding, or a same-day edit (SDE), we embrace a diverse range of films that exude the joy and beauty inherent in weddings. Entries can be in any language, as long as English subtitles are provided if the original language is not English. The films should align with the festival’s overarching theme of "Valuing the importance of the sanctity of marriage," promoting a positive and joyful atmosphere. Filmmakers submitting to this category must ensure that they have the necessary rights to exhibit the film and that all music and other copyrighted material used in the film has been properly cleared.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 7 minutes
Category

REEL LOVE: Content Creator Spotlight

This category is for content creators, mobile filmmakers, and digital storytellers who capture love stories, weddings, and human connections. Whether it's a short film, social media reel, vlog, or cinematic piece shot on a mobile device or compact digital camera, we welcome creative and engaging submissions. Clang Rose Film Festival celebrates storytelling in all forms, and this category highlights the evolving landscape of digital filmmaking. If you create compelling love stories through short-form content, this is your opportunity to showcase your work. your work.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 3 minutes
Category

NARRATIVE FILM

Open to all scripted and fictional films that beautifully capture and celebrate the essence of love, the joy of marriage, weddings, and the dynamics of relationships. We encourage filmmakers to explore the diverse facets of these themes through compelling storytelling, character development, and cinematic excellence. Filmmakers submitting to this category must ensure that they have the necessary rights to exhibit the film and that all music and other copyrighted material used in the film has been properly cleared. The festival reserves the right to use clips, images, and other promotional material from submitted films for festival-related promotions, including but not limited to trailers, posters, and social media.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 140 minutes
Category

COMEDY

We welcome comedy film submissions that celebrate the joy of love and marriage, capturing the heartwarming and humorous moments that make weddings unforgettable. From hilarious bloopers and unexpected vows mishaps to joyful dance moves and lighthearted social media reels, we’re looking for stories that spread laughter, positivity, and love. Whether it’s playful interactions, comedic storytelling, or real-life wedding fun, we’re excited to showcase films that bring smiles and celebrate the beauty of human connection through humor.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 45 minutes
Category

DOCUMENTARY

Any documentary film that explores the diverse stories and experiences within the realm of weddings. Whether it's a captivating glimpse into a day in the life of a wedding planner, the artistic journey of a flower decorator, the behind-the-scenes narrative of a wedding photographer, or the enchanting tale of a destination wedding, we're eager to showcase the rich fabric of stories related to the art of matrimony.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 45 minutes
Category

MUSIC VIDEO

This category is all about music videos that go beyond the usual and really capture the feelings of love and commitment. We're looking for songs that celebrate weddings and inspire people. It could be about lasting love, the journey together, or the deep emotions that come with marriage. The focus is on videos that show the pure happiness and endless love that come with being married. So, if your music video brings out the joy and love in the story of marriage, this category is for you!

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 5 minutes
Category

ANIMATION

We invite submissions of animated creations that uniquely and enchantingly celebrate the beauty of love, weddings, and marriage. This category is open to all animated films, spanning various styles and techniques, that bring to life the magic and joy inherent in the themes of love and matrimony. From the excitement of weddings to the lasting joy of marriage, We're looking for animations that everyone can enjoy and promote a family-friendly environment.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 45 minutes
Category

AI VIDEO: Powered by Love, Elevated by Innovation

This category is dedicated to films and videos that explore the beauty of love, human connection, and celebration through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. At Clang Rose Film Festival, we believe that even the most cutting-edge technology can serve a deeply human purpose—capturing emotion, preserving memory, and telling love stories in new and imaginative ways. Whether you use AI for animation, scripting, voiceovers, visual effects, or editing, we invite you to create something that remains true to the heart of Clang Rose: weddings, relationships, family, tradition, and the joy of human bonds.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early
Category

ADVOCACY & IMPACT FILMS

Honoring films that inspire empowerment, compassion, human connection, and positive change through meaningful storytelling and visionary voices.

Current FeeUSD 35.00Early