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Prix Philoxenia

Ile de France, France

Festival overview

About Prix Philoxenia

Physical film festival in Ile de France, France with submission categories including Middle School Category (Ages 12–15) Free registration and information at: and High School Category (Ages 15–18) Free registration and information at:.

Prix Philoxenia – The Short Film Competition on Hospitality What if a simple short film could change the way we see others? Whether social, cultural, intergenerational, sporting, religious, or linked to migration, hospitality lies at the heart of the stories that bring us together.

Open to both first-time and experienced filmmakers, the competition is accessible to everyone: a simple smartphone is all you need to take part. If you have a story to tell and want to share your vision of the world, join the Philoxenia adventure.

Free registration and information at

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Jul 18, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Dec 17, 2026
Notification Date
Feb 18, 2027
Festival Ends
Mar 19, 2027
Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Cash Prizes: 6,000€
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

  1. Rules and Conditions of Participation The Prix Philoxenia is open to all young people aged 12 to 24, whether they participate individually, as part of a team, or through a school or educational institution.

  2. Registration is completely free.

  3. To take part, participants simply need to create an original short film of 1 to 5 minutes (including credits) on the theme of hospitality in all its dimensions: welcoming others, solidarity, inclusion, living together, intercultural exchange, disability, migration, sport, family… Let your creativity flow: fiction, documentary, animation, music video, or experimental formats are all welcome.

  4. Your film must be conceived, filmed, and edited by the young participants.

  5. The use of artificial intelligence tools is permitted, provided that it is declared and remains in support of your creative approach.

  6. A smartphone, camera, or any other filming equipment is sufficient: above all, it is the strength of your story, your perspective, and your creativity that will make the difference.

  7. Films will be judged on the quality of their message, their originality, and their direction, rather than on the technical resources used.

  8. Before submitting your film, please

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Middle School Category (Ages 12–15) Free registration and information at:

Prix Philoxenia – The Short Film Competition on Hospitality What if a simple short film could change the way we see others? The Prix Philoxenia invites young people aged 12 to 24 to share their vision of hospitality through a 1-to-5-minute film: welcoming others, reaching out, overcoming differences, and creating connections. Whether social, cultural, intergenerational, sporting, religious, or linked to migration, hospitality lies at the heart of the stories that bring us together. Open to both first-time and experienced filmmakers, the competition is accessible to everyone: a simple smartphone is all you need to take part. Entries can be submitted individually, as a group, or as part of a school or educational institution project. Six awards (Jury and Audience Awards across three categories: Middle School, High School, and 18–24-year-olds) will recognize the most inspiring films at the

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 5 minutes
Category

High School Category (Ages 15–18) Free registration and information at:

Prix Philoxenia – The Short Film Competition on Hospitality What if a simple short film could change the way we see others? The Prix Philoxenia invites young people aged 12 to 24 to share their vision of hospitality through a 1-to-5-minute film: welcoming others, reaching out, overcoming differences, and creating connections. Whether social, cultural, intergenerational, sporting, religious, or linked to migration, hospitality lies at the heart of the stories that bring us together. Open to both first-time and experienced filmmakers, the competition is accessible to everyone: a simple smartphone is all you need to take part. Entries can be submitted individually, as a group, or as part of a school or educational institution project. Six awards (Jury and Audience Awards across three categories: Middle School, High School, and 18–24-year-olds) will recognize the most inspiring films at the

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 5 minutes
Category

18–24 Category (Young Adults) Free registration and information at:

Prix Philoxenia – The Short Film Competition on Hospitality What if a simple short film could change the way we see others? The Prix Philoxenia invites young people aged 12 to 24 to share their vision of hospitality through a 1-to-5-minute film: welcoming others, reaching out, overcoming differences, and creating connections. Whether social, cultural, intergenerational, sporting, religious, or linked to migration, hospitality lies at the heart of the stories that bring us together. Open to both first-time and experienced filmmakers, the competition is accessible to everyone: a simple smartphone is all you need to take part. Entries can be submitted individually, as a group, or as part of a school or educational institution project. Six awards (Jury and Audience Awards across three categories: Middle School, High School, and 18–24-year-olds) will recognize the most inspiring films at the

Current Fee—