Film Competition 2026

Deadline for entries: January 10, 2026

International Jury will award financial and other prizes in the following categories:

Grand Prix – Best Film Overall (1.000 €)
Slovak Literary Fund Award for a Slovak filmmaker

Special mentions in the categories:
ROCK, EARTH, WATER, AIR and Jury Award

The jury may decide not to award one or more prizes if justified.

In case you have any doubts or encounter any issues, please contact us at:

Ľubica Fenclová
lubica@horyamesto.sk
+421 949 626 870

Rules & Terms

1. We welcome documentary, fiction, animated and/or experimental features dealing with the mountain sports, mountain culture and environmental issues.
2. There is no duration limit.
3. Films in foreign languages other than Slovak or Czech and/or films without Slovak or Czech subtitles must be accompanied by English subtitles/transcript.
4. Films should not have an older production year than 2024.
5. We accept films produced in 2025 and 2024. Films that were already screened online or on TV will be accepted only if they are not freely available online at the time of entry.
6. Call for entries is open from November 10th, 2025 until January 10th, 2026 exclusively via FilmFreeway online entry system. Entries sent by e-mail or mail will not be accepted. By submitting your entry, you consent to processing of your personal data (name, e-mail address and phone number) and storing them in our database. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
7. The selection committee will select films for the film competition. Filmmakers will be informed about the status of their entry by January 31st, 2026.