Film Competitions

• Feature Film
• Short Film
• Documentary
• Animation
• Digital / Experimental Film

Screenplay Competition

• Feature-Length Screenplay
• Short Film Screenplay
• Series / Digital Platform Screenplay
The screenplay competition is open to projects that are in development or not yet produced and is evaluated based on creative originality.

Music Competition

• Film Score
• Original Composition
• Instrumental Music
• Digital / Experimental Music
The music competition includes original works produced either for film or as independent compositions.

Global Cinema & Creative Diversity

HIFF is open to filmmakers, screenwriters, and musicians from all over the world, including:
• America
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Middle East
• Latin America
The festival particularly supports:
• Independent and first-time creators
• Women artists
• Underrepresented communities
• Innovative, experimental, and digital formats