A spotlight for filmmakers

Free to enter and open to everyone, the Nikon Film Festival Benelux video creation and promotes the emergence of new talents through a unique concept.

The challenge: submit one or several 2 min 20 sec short films related to "Surprise" before January 15th 2027, nothing more.

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BENELUX AWARDS

Participants of the Nikon Film Festival Benelux have a chance to win the prestigious awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best DOP, Best Performance, and Best Editing — each accompanied by an amazing prize package.

BEST PICTURE
- Nikon ZR cinema camera kit with 24-70mm f/4 lens worth €2949 (recommended retail price)
- Participation to the Best International Film Award category at the Nikon Film Festival in France


BEST DIRECTOR
- Nikon ZR body worth €2349 (recommended retail price)
- Participation to the Best International Film Award category at the Nikon Film Festival in France


BEST DOP
- Nikon ZR body worth €2349 (recommended retail price)
- Participation to the Best International Film Award category at the Nikon Film Festival in France


BEST PERFORMANCE
- Nikon Z50II + 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR-kit worth €1249 (recommended retail price)
- Participation to the Best International Film Award category at the Nikon Film Festival in France


BEST EDITING
- Nikon Z50II + 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR-kit worth €1249 (recommended retail price)
- Participation to the Best International Film Award category at the Nikon Film Festival in France