Artis—Naples launches call for entries to 2026 Naples International Film Festival

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — Artis—Naples is calling on filmmakers to submit their work for the 2026 Naples International Film Festival (NIFF).

The festival announced that submissions are now open for its 18th annual event, scheduled for October 22-25 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Mercato.

Filmmakers can enter their work in five categories, and cash prizes totaling more than $15,000 will be awarded across 12 competition categories.

Submissions are open through FilmFreeway. The early-bird deadline is May 15. The regular deadline is June 18, and the final deadline is July 8.

A full list of submission guidelines is available here.